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West Grey, ON

Ontario

West Grey is a small city in Ontario with a population of 13,131. Residents earn $77,500 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,131 Population 39/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $45,160 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$860 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 7.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $860/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,500
3% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.4%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $860
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.8%
117% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.9%
4% lower than US avg

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

People

Population13,131
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$45,160
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty11.9%
Commute31 min

Housing

B
Home Value$500,000
Rent$860
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units5,285
Rent Burden14.2%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+30.8%
Graduate+2.7%

Community

Commute31 min
Broadband94.0%

Is West Grey a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Grey 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. West Grey has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Grey is $77,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.9% 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 Grey is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

West Grey has a population of 13,131 with a density of 39 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%).

Population

13,131
Total Population
39
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
337.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

West Grey vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.9%
17% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg
Other Languages7.4%

Social Characteristics

West Grey vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Grey is $77,500, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: West Grey vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,500
3% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,160

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.8%
117% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.9%
4% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.7 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.5%

Walkability

The median home value in West Grey is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $860 (26% 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$860
26% below US avg
Rent Burden14.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.9%
Renter-Occupied14.1%
Housing Units5,285

Property Tax

In West Grey, 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: West Grey 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

9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.4%
72% below US avg
High School+30.8%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density39/sq mi
Total Area337.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.7 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.5%

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