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West Elgin, ON

Ontario

West Elgin is a small city in Ontario with a population of 5,060. Residents earn $75,500 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,060 Population 41/sq mi density
$75,500 Median Income $41,920 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$700 Median Rent 13.0% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$75,500 median income, 9.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $700/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,500
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.5%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $700
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.4%
161% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.2%
10% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,060
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density41/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$75,500
Per Capita$41,920
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty11.2%
Commute31 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$700
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,105
Rent Burden13.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation715 ft (218 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute31 min

Is West Elgin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Elgin receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. West Elgin has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Elgin is $75,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.4%, unemployment is notably high. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Elgin is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.

West Elgin has a population of 5,060 with a density of 41 people per square mile. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%).

Population

5,060
Total Population
41
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
124.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

West Elgin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.6%
13% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages10.2%

Social Characteristics

West Elgin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Elgin is $75,500, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: West Elgin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,500
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,920

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.4%
161% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.2%
10% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.2 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.8%

Walkability

The median home value in West Elgin is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$700
40% below US avg
Rent Burden13.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.3%
Renter-Occupied15.7%
Housing Units2,105

Property Tax

7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.5%
78% below US avg
High School+33.3%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density41/sq mi
Total Area124.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.2 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.8%

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