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West Lincoln, ON

Ontario

West Lincoln is a small city in Ontario with a population of 15,454. Residents earn $106,000 per year, which is 41% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,454 Population 103/sq mi density
$106,000 Median Income $52,800 per capita
$700,000 Home Value
$1,070 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$106,000 median income, 8.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$700,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,000
41% higher than US avg
Home Value $700,000
148% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.1%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,070
8% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

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

People

Population15,454
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$106,000
Per Capita$52,800
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty5.6%
Commute31 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$700,000
Rent$1,070
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units5,295
Rent Burden14.4%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation633 ft (193 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+32.6%
Graduate+2.7%

Community

Commute31 min
Broadband94.0%

Is West Lincoln a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Lincoln receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. West Lincoln has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Lincoln is $106,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places West Lincoln among higher-income communities. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Lincoln is $700,000, making it a premium housing market at 148% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

West Lincoln has a population of 15,454 with a density of 103 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.1%), with 2.2% Asian.

Population

15,454
Total Population
103
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
149.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

West Lincoln vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.1%
15% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg
Other Languages9.1%

Social Characteristics

West Lincoln vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Lincoln is $106,000, which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: West Lincoln vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,000
41% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.9 min
Drive Alone89.9%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home26.4%

Walkability

The median home value in West Lincoln is $700,000, 148% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$700,000
148% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below US avg
Rent Burden14.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.8%
Renter-Occupied10.2%
Housing Units5,295

Property Tax

In West Lincoln, 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 Lincoln 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

10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.1%
70% below US avg
High School+32.6%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density103/sq mi
Total Area149.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.9 min
Drive Alone89.9%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home26.4%

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