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Wasaga Beach, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
24,862 Population 1,122/sq mi density
$76,000 Median Income $44,120 per capita
$600,000 Home Value
$1,410 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 229 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$76,000 median income, 13.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $1,410/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Wasaga Beach, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,000
1% above
$44,120 per capita
Home Value
$600,000
113% above
Median Rent
$1,410/mo
21% above
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
35.0% high school+
Unemployment
13.9%
286% above
8.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
229 sunny days/yr

How Wasaga Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wasaga Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
101%
Home Value
213%
Rent
121%
Poverty
71%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
386%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wasaga Beach a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wasaga Beach residents earn a median household income of $76,000 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,120. The unemployment rate stands at 13.9% (286% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 771 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wasaga Beach is $600,000 , 113% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,410/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

9.2% of adults in Wasaga Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 35.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Wasaga Beach has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population24,862
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density1,122/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$76,000
Per Capita$44,120
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty8.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$848

Housing

C
Home Value$600,000
Rent$1,410
Ownership85.4%
Housing Units10,810
Rent Burden20.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days229/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
Elevation650 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+35.0%
Graduate+2.4%

Community

Commute32 min

Did You Know?

25.8% work from home.