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Whitby, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
138,501 Population 2,445/sq mi density
$123,000 Median Income $60,350 per capita
$850,000 Home Value
$1,430 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 242 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$123,000 median income, 12.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$850,000 home value, $1,430/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Whitby, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$123,000
64% above
$60,350 per capita
Home Value
$850,000
202% above
Median Rent
$1,430/mo
23% above
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
27.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
242% above
5.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
242 sunny days/yr

How Whitby Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
164%
Home Value
302%
Rent
123%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
342%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whitby a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whitby residents earn a median household income of $123,000 , which is 64% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,350. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 150 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whitby is $850,000 , 202% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,430/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

21.1% of adults in Whitby hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 27.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Whitby has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population138,501
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density2,445/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B+
Median Income$123,000
Per Capita$60,350
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty5.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161

Housing

C+
Home Value$850,000
Rent$1,430
Ownership82.1%
Housing Units46,460
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days242/yr
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation292 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+27.1%
Graduate+7.1%

Community

Commute34 min

Did You Know?

53.1% work from home.