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Wellington North, ON

Ontario

Wellington North is a small city in Ontario with a population of 12,431. Residents earn $78,000 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,431 Population 61/sq mi density
$78,000 Median Income $43,200 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,030 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$78,000 median income, 6.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,030/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,000
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.9%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,030
11% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.1%
69% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.1%
2% lower than US avg

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

People

Population12,431
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,000
Per Capita$43,200
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty12.1%
Commute29 min

Housing

B
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,030
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,795
Rent Burden19.1%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,529 ft (466 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+31.4%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Wellington North a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wellington North receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Wellington North has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wellington North is $78,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wellington North is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

Wellington North has a population of 12,431 with a density of 61 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.4%), with 2% Asian.

Population

12,431
Total Population
61
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
203.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Wellington North vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only85.9%
9% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg
Other Languages13.6%

Social Characteristics

Wellington North vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wellington North is $78,000, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Wellington North vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,000
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.1%
2% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.7 min
Drive Alone83.2%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Wellington North is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,030 (11% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$500,000
77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,030
11% below US avg
Rent Burden19.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.9%
Renter-Occupied26.1%
Housing Units4,795

Property Tax

In Wellington North, 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: Wellington North 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

6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.9%
80% below US avg
High School+31.4%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density61/sq mi
Total Area203.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.7 min
Drive Alone83.2%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home24.0%

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