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Almonte, ON
Ontario · Ottawa-Gatineau Metro
Almonte is a small city in Ontario with a population of 5,039. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
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How Almonte Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Almonte a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Almonte receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Almonte offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Almonte is $82,573, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Almonte is $461,770, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Almonte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 278 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches, including 11.5 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Almonte vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Almonte vs U.S. Average
Income: Almonte vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $82,573 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,716 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $918 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 156 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $461,770 |
| 64% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,012 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 2,016 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Almonte vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Area | 298.0 sq mi (771.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2299°N, 76.1959°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 76 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in |
Almonte has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Total Area | 298.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
Schools in Almonte
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR Leger School - Almonte Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Naismith Memorial Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Holy Name of Mary Seperate School | — | — | — | — |
| R. Tait McKenzie Public School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Almonte
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC Radio One - Ottawa, ON (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio 1 Ottawa (CBO-FM) | information, news | UNKNOWN | |
| CFTX-FM 96.5 "BPM Sports" Gatineau, QC | bpm sports, sports | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Valley Heritage Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CHRI 99.1 Ottawa | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKOF "FM 104.7 Outaouais" Gatineau, QC | actualités, news | MP3 | |
| Ottawa KiSS 105.3 FM (CISSFM) | pop | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CKCU 93.1 FM | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première (Ottawa-Gatineau) Ottawa, ON | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CKCU FM 93.1 | alternative, college radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 106.1 CHEZ | mainstream rock, rock | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CJET-FM Country 92.3 | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Labgate Hitwave Rewind | old hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKDJ-FM 107.9 Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON (MP3 Stream) | campus radio, student radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKDJ "AIR-AM 1700" Algonquin College-Ottawa, ON | campus radio, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Valley Heritage Radio 98.7 CJHR | classic country, country | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJET-FM "City News 101.1" Smith Falls, ON | format change, news | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CKBY "92.3 Country" Smith Falls, ON | country | UNKNOWN |
Museums in Almonte
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archives Lanark | ||||
| Arnprior & District Museum | ||||
| Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum | ||||
| Diefenbunker | ||||
| Lanark & District Museum | ||||
| Lanark Museum | ||||
| Middleville & District Museum | ||||
| Mississippi Valley Textile Museum | ||||
| Pinhey's Point | ||||
| The R. Tait McKenzie Memorial Museum |
Libraries in Almonte
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnprior Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carleton Place Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lanark Highlands Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mississippi Mills Public Library - Almonte Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Mississippi Mills Public Library - Pakenham Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ottawa Public Library - Carp Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ottawa Public Library - Fitzroy Harbour Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Almonte
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Place Farmer's Market | |||||
| Carp Farmers Market | |||||
| Stittsville's Carp Road Flea Market |
Cafes in Almonte
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Almonte
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Almonte
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Almonte
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Almonte
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Almonte
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Almonte
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Almonte
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Brewing Co. | ||||
| Base Camp Brewing Company | ||||
| Braumeister Brewing Co. | ||||
| Cartwright Springs Brewery | ||||
| Dairy Distillery | ||||
| Farmgate Cider | ||||
| Ridge Rock Brewing Company | ||||
| Stalwart Brewing Company |
Ski Resorts Near Almonte
7 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calabogie Peaks | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mount Pakenham Ski Hill | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Camp Fortune | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Cascades Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommet Edelweiss | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Centre Vorlage | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Chilly | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Almonte
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | YOW | Large Airport |
| Ogdensburg International Airport | OGS | Medium Airport |
| Ottawa / Carp Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Ottawa / Gatineau Airport | YND | Medium Airport |
| Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport | YRO | Medium Airport |
| Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport | YSH | Medium Airport |
| 1669 Diamondview Road Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| 1797 Diamondview Road Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Arnprior Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Baker Valley Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Brockville - Thousand Islands Regional Tackaberry Airport | XBR | Small Airport |
| Bruce McPhail Memorial Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Burritts Rapids Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Carleton Place Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cedar Hill Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Devereaux Rd Farm Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Django Field | — | Small Airport |
| Flint Field | — | Small Airport |
| Fumerton Field | — | Small Airport |
| Grey's Creek Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hicks Field | — | Small Airport |
| Kars / Rideau Valley Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Lavant Private Field | — | Small Airport |
| Merrickville Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Ompah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ottawa / Manotick (Hope Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Parti Field | — | Small Airport |
| Pontiac Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Portland / Red Neck Air Force Field | — | Small Airport |
| Smiths Falls Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tomvale Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Westport / Rideau Lakes Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Almonte
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Almonte
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Almonte Baptist Church | |
| Almonte Presbyterian Church | |
| Almonte United Church | |
| Cornerstone Community Church | |
| Hillside Reformed Presbyterian Church | |
| Holy Name of Mary Parish | |
| St Paul's Anglican Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Almonte
What is the population of Almonte?
Almonte has a population of 5,039 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 298.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is Almonte expensive to live in?
The median household income is $82,573, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $461,770 (64% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Almonte safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Almonte receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Almonte?
Almonte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Almonte?
The unemployment rate in Almonte is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 156 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 23.8% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Almonte?
The median home value in Almonte is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Almonte?
32.9% of adults in Almonte hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Almonte?
The average commute in Almonte is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of Almonte?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Almonte is 94.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3.1% Asian. 82% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.1% speak Spanish.