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Wainfleet, ON

Ontario

Wainfleet is a small city in Ontario with a population of 6,887. Residents earn $96,000 per year, which is 28% above the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,887 Population 82/sq mi density
$96,000 Median Income $50,160 per capita
$650,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 13.1% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$96,000 median income, 9.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$650,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $96,000
28% higher than US avg
Home Value $650,000
131% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.0%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.2%
156% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.1%
43% lower than US avg

How Wainfleet Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,887
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$96,000
Per Capita$50,160
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty7.1%
Commute30 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$650,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,615
Rent Burden13.1%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation584 ft (178 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+34.8%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute30 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Wainfleet a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wainfleet receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Wainfleet has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wainfleet is $96,000, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 9.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wainfleet is $650,000, making it a premium housing market at 131% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Wainfleet has a population of 6,887 with a density of 82 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).

Population

6,887
Total Population
82
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
84.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Wainfleet vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.3%
15% above US avg
Spanish2.5%
82% below US avg
Other Languages7.2%

Social Characteristics

Wainfleet vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wainfleet is $96,000, which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Wainfleet vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$96,000
28% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,160

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.2%
156% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.1%
43% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.1 min
Drive Alone92.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Wainfleet is $650,000, 131% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$650,000
131% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden13.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.5%
Renter-Occupied5.5%
Housing Units2,615

Property Tax

In Wainfleet, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wainfleet vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.0%
68% below US avg
High School+34.8%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density82/sq mi
Total Area84.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.1 min
Drive Alone92.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.6%

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