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Barrie, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
147,829 Population 3,867/sq mi density
$93,000 Median Income $48,800 per capita
$695,000 Home Value
$1,510 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$93,000 median income, 12.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$695,000 home value, $1,510/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.7 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Barrie, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,000
24% above
$48,800 per capita
Home Value
$695,000
147% above
Median Rent
$1,510/mo
30% above
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
57% below
31.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
247% above
8.3% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Barrie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
124%
Home Value
247%
Rent
130%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
347%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Barrie a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Barrie residents earn a median household income of $93,000 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,800. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 99 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Barrie is $695,000 , 147% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,510/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

14.6% of adults in Barrie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 31.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Barrie has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population147,829
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density3,867/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

B+
Median Income$93,000
Per Capita$48,800
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty8.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$938

Housing

C
Home Value$695,000
Rent$1,510
Ownership67.7%
Housing Units55,315
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

C+
Property44/100K
Burglary6/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation883 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+31.4%
Graduate+4.4%

Community

Commute31 min

Did You Know?

27.2% work from home.