West Elgin, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.7 /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

47°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.6 / 5.0

7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

West Elgin, ON

At a Glance

Median Income

$75,500

0% below

$41,920 per capita

Home Value

$400,000

42% above

Median Rent

$700/mo

40% below

13.0% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

7.5%

78% below

33.3% high school+

Unemployment

9.4%

161% above

11.2% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

47°F

268 sunny days/yr

How West Elgin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income

100%

Home Value

142%

Rent

60%

Poverty

90%

Bachelor's

22%

Unemployment

261%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Elgin a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.7 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Elgin residents earn a median household income of $75,500 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,920. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 157 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Elgin is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $700/month, with 13.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.5% of adults in West Elgin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 33.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

West Elgin has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,060

Median Age48.8 yrs

Density41/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median Income$75,500

Per Capita$41,920

Unemployment9.4%

Poverty11.2%

Avg Weekly Wage$806

Housing

B+

Home Value$400,000

Rent$700

Ownership84.3%

Housing Units2,105

Rent Burden13.0%

Crime

C+

Property3,500/100K

Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F

Sunny Days268/yr

Rain37.8 in/yr

Elevation715 ft

Education

Bachelor's+7.5%

High School+33.3%

Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute31 min

Did You Know?

24.8% work from home.