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Arnprior, ON
Ontario
Arnprior is a small city in Ontario with a population of 9,629. Residents earn $75,500 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
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How Arnprior Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
BHousing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
DCommunity
Is Arnprior a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Arnprior receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Arnprior has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Arnprior is $75,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.4%, unemployment is notably high. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Arnprior is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x 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
11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Arnprior experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches, including 74.3 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Arnprior vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Arnprior vs U.S. Average
Income: Arnprior vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $75,500 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,480 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.4% |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 298 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.3% |
| Work from Home | 26.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $400,000 |
| 42% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,010 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.8% |
| Housing Units | 4,310 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Arnprior 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 | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,913/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4334°N, 76.3494°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 | 69 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in |
Arnprior has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.7% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 31.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 3.3% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1,913/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 29.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.3% |
| Work from Home | 26.9% |
Colleges & Universities in Arnprior
| Institution | Type | Enrollment | Acceptance | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre de ressources médicales du Pontiac | — | — | — | — | — |
Schools in Arnprior
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnprior District High School | — | — | — | — |
| St. John XXIII Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Joseph Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| Walter Zadow Public School | — | — | — | — |
| A J Charbonneau Elementary Public School | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire catholique des Deux-Rivières | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Arnprior
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Heritage Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Valley Heritage Radio 98.7 CJHR | classic country, country | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Arnprior
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Heritage Farm | ||||
| Arnprior & District Museum | ||||
| Lanark Museum | ||||
| Mississippi Valley Textile Museum | ||||
| Pontiac Museum | ||||
| The R. Tait McKenzie Memorial Museum |
Libraries in Arnprior
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnprior Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Quyon | 0.0 | |||||
| Mississippi Mills Public Library - Almonte Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Mississippi Mills Public Library - Pakenham Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ottawa Public Library - Fitzroy Harbour Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Shawville-Clarendon Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Arnprior
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Arnprior
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Arnprior
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Arnprior
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Arnprior
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Arnprior
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Arnprior
12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Arnprior
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Arnprior
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Arnprior
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Arnprior
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Camp Brewing Company | ||||
| Cartwright Springs Brewery | ||||
| Dairy Distillery | ||||
| Farmgate Cider |
Ski Resorts Near Arnprior
8 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 | — | — | — |
| Mont Ste. Marie | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Arnprior
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | YOW | Large Airport |
| Ottawa / Carp Airport | — | 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 |
| Bruce McPhail Memorial Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Burritts Rapids Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Carleton Place Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cedar Hill Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Django Field | — | Small Airport |
| Flint Field | — | Small Airport |
| Fumerton Field | — | Small Airport |
| Hicks Field | — | Small Airport |
| Kars / Rideau Valley Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Lavant Private Field | — | Small Airport |
| Matawatchan Aerodrome | — | 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 |
Post Offices in Arnprior
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post | |
| Pakenham Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Arnprior
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethel Gospel Hall | |
| Calvary Baptist Church | |
| Elgin Street Baptist Church | |
| Emmanuel Anglican Church | |
| First Baptist Church | |
| Glad Tidings | |
| Grace St. Andrew's United Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish | |
| River Stone Christian Fellowship | |
| St. Andrew's Church | |
| St. John Chrysostom Church | |
| St. John's Lutheran Church |
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What is the population of Arnprior?
Arnprior has a population of 9,629 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 1,913 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.2% female and 47.7% male.
Is Arnprior expensive to live in?
The median household income is $75,500, 0% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $400,000 (42% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Arnprior safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Arnprior receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Arnprior?
Arnprior has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches, with 74.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Arnprior?
The job market in Arnprior faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $913. There are 298 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 26.9% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Arnprior?
The median home value in Arnprior is $400,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,010. The homeownership rate is 63.2%.
How are the schools in Arnprior?
11.7% of adults in Arnprior hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.4% have completed high school. 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Arnprior?
The average commute in Arnprior is 30 minutes. 81.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 26.9% work from home.
What are the demographics of Arnprior?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Arnprior is 95.8% White, 2.8% Asian. 90.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.1% speak Spanish.