West Nipissing, ON

Ontario

West Nipissing is a small city in Ontario with a population of 14,583. Residents earn $69,500 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,583 Population
$69,500 Median Income $44,080 per capita
$280,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 233 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$280,000 home value, $900/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,500
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $280,000
1% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.9%
175% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.2%
15% higher than US avg

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

People

Population14,583
Median Age51.2 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$69,500
Per Capita$44,080
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty14.2%
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$280,000
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units6,415
Rent Burden19.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQIN/A
Rain42.3 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation696 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+27.4%
Graduate+1.8%

Community

Commute28 min

Is West Nipissing a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Nipissing receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. West Nipissing has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Nipissing is $69,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.9%, unemployment is notably high. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Nipissing is $280,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

West Nipissing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches, including 75.0 inches of snow.

West Nipissing has a population of 14,583. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).

Population

14,583
Total Population
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

West Nipissing vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only38.1%
51% below US avg
Spanish56.1%
319% above US avg
Other Languages5.8%

Social Characteristics

West Nipissing vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Nipissing is $69,500, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: West Nipissing vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,500
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,080

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.9%
175% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.2%
15% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.5 min
Drive Alone84.9%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home20.3%

Walkability

The median home value in West Nipissing is $280,000, 1% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$280,000
1% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden19.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.2%
Renter-Occupied31.7%
Housing Units6,415

Property Tax

Health Metrics: West Nipissing vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: West Nipissing vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

West Nipissing has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.3 inches. The area enjoys 233 sunny days per year.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.3 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall75.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Coordinates46.3716°N, 79.9245°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.8%
77% below US avg
High School+27.4%
Graduate Degree+1.8%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.5 min
Drive Alone84.9%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home20.3%

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