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West Perth, ON

Ontario

West Perth is a small city in Ontario with a population of 9,038. Residents earn $92,000 per year, which is 22% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
9,038 Population 40/sq mi density
$92,000 Median Income $50,200 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 12.7% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$92,000 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $92,000
22% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.9%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.0%
39% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.4%
40% lower than US avg

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

People

Population9,038
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$92,000
Per Capita$50,200
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty7.4%
Commute24 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,430
Rent Burden12.7%

Health

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

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,119 ft (341 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+33.8%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute24 min
Broadband94.0%

Is West Perth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Perth receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. West Perth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Perth is $92,000, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Perth is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

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

West Perth has a population of 9,038 with a density of 40 people per square mile. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.9%), with 1.4% Asian.

Population

9,038
Total Population
40
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
223.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

West Perth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.5%
19% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg
Other Languages6.1%

Social Characteristics

West Perth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Perth is $92,000, which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: West Perth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$92,000
22% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,200

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.4%
40% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone86.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.4%

Walkability

The median home value in West Perth is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% 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$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden12.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.9%
Renter-Occupied21.3%
Housing Units3,430

Property Tax

In West Perth, 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 Perth 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

8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.9%
74% below US avg
High School+33.8%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density40/sq mi
Total Area223.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone86.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.4%

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