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Wawa, ON

Ontario

Wawa is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,705. Residents earn $80,000 per year, which is 6% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,705 Population 17/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $49,320 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
$670 Median Rent 9.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $670/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,000
6% higher than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.6%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $670
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.6%
167% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,705
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$49,320
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty10.0%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$670
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,215
Rent Burden9.5%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation955 ft (291 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+27.4%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute23 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Wawa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wawa receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Wawa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wawa is $80,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.6%, unemployment is notably high. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wawa is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Wawa has a population of 2,705 with a density of 17 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 (99.3%).

Population

2,705
Total Population
2021 Census
17
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
159.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Wawa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only75.6%
4% below US avg
Spanish17.0%
27% above US avg
Other Languages7.4%

Social Characteristics

Wawa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wawa is $80,000, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Wawa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,000
6% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,320

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.6%
167% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.4 min
Drive Alone76.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Wawa is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $670 (42% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$670
42% below US avg
Rent Burden9.5%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.8%
Renter-Occupied21.8%
Housing Units1,215

Property Tax

In Wawa, 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: Wawa 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

8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.6%
74% below US avg
High School+27.4%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density17/sq mi
Total Area159.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.4 min
Drive Alone76.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.9%

Nearby Cities

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