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Bobcaygeon, ON

Ontario · Peterborough Metro

Bobcaygeon is a small town in Ontario with a population of 3,576. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,576 Population 11/sq mi density
$82,573 Median Income $47,716 per capita
$461,770 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,573 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$461,770 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,573
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $461,770
64% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.5%
9% higher than US avg

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

People

Population3,576
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,573
Per Capita$47,716
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty13.5%
Commute27 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$461,770
Rent$1,012
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units1,430
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation850 ft (259 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Bobcaygeon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bobcaygeon 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. Bobcaygeon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bobcaygeon 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 Bobcaygeon 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

Bobcaygeon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 268 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches, including 14.9 inches of snow.

Bobcaygeon has a population of 3,576 with a density of 11 people per square mile, spread across 321.9 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (94.3%), with 3.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 82% of residents, while 6.1% speak Spanish.

Population

3,576
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
321.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Bobcaygeon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 82.0%
4% above US avg
Spanish 6.1%
54% below US avg
Other Languages 11.9%

Social Characteristics

Bobcaygeon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bobcaygeon is $82,573, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,716 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $918, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 111 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 23.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bobcaygeon 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

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.5%
9% above US avg
Establishments (County)111

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Bobcaygeon is $461,770, 64% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,430 total housing units in the city. 27.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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 Burden27.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units1,430

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Bobcaygeon receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Bobcaygeon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Bobcaygeon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area321.9 sq mi (833.7 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates44.5462°N, 78.5420°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 14.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 29, 2020.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 100 km
Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 93 km
Oct 20, 2013 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada M3.6 146 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 94 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 96 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 97 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 104 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 97 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 149 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 125 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 126 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 148 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 124 km
Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 141 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 96 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (16°C) 3.4 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 22°F (-6°C) 3.2 in

Bobcaygeon has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 15°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.4").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 83.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density11/sq mi
Total Area321.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Schools in Bobcaygeon

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bobcaygeon Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bobcaygeon

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Peterborough, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CFZN-FM "93.5 Moose FM" Haliburton, ON adult contemporary, oldies AAC+ 57 kbps
CJWV Oldies 96.7 FM oldies AAC+ 31 kbps

Museums in Bobcaygeon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boyd Heritage Museam
Canadian Canoe Museum
Horseless Carriage Museum
Hutchinson House
Maryboro Lodge Museum
Olde Gaol Museum
Peterborough Lift Lock Visitors Centre
Peterborough Museum and Archives

Libraries in Bobcaygeon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Bobcaygeon Branch0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Dunsford Branch0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Fenelon Falls Branch0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Lindsay Branch0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Omemee Branch0.0
Peterborough Public Library0.0
Selwyn Public Library - Ennismore Branch0.0
Selwyn Public Library -Bridgenorth Branch0.0
Trent Lakes Public Library - Helen Bowen Branch0.0
Trent Lakes Public Library - Main Branch0.0

Hotels in Bobcaygeon

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bobcaygeon Inn
Stonyhurst Inn

Cafes in Bobcaygeon

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kindred Coffee Bar
Tim Hortons

Dentists in Bobcaygeon

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lakeside Dental

Gas Stations in Bobcaygeon

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Shell
Ultramar

Banks in Bobcaygeon

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO
CIBC

Golf Courses in Bobcaygeon

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eganridge Resort, Country Club & Spa

Breweries in Bobcaygeon

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
Old Dog Brewing Company

Ski Resorts Near Bobcaygeon

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kawartha Nordic 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bobcaygeon

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Oshawa Executive AirportYOOMedium Airport
Peterborough Regional AirportYPQMedium Airport
Bancroft Community Airport-Small Airport
Beaverton Airport-Small Airport
Beaverton North-Small Airport
Bethany / Whitetail Valley Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Blackstock / Martyn-Small Airport
Bobcaygeon / Chesher Lakehurst Airport-Small Airport
Bracebridge (Stone Wall Farm) Airport-Small Airport
Brechin / Ronan Aircraft Airfield-Small Airport
Brechin / Skywagon City Airfield-Small Airport
Brougham High Perspective Hang Glider Port-Small Airport
Cameron/Arbour Airfield-Small Airport
Cooper Falls Airstrip-Small Airport
Dave Carlaw Strip-Small Airport
Dimkovski Airpark-Small Airport
Douro Airfield-Small Airport
Dunsford Airport-Small Airport
Elizabethville Airstrip-Small Airport
Elmhirst's Resort Airport-Small Airport
Greenbank-Uxbridge-Port Perry Airfield-Small Airport
Hampton-Small Airport
Hampton / Morawetz Field-Small Airport
Hastings / Sweetwater Farms Airport-Small Airport
Hoskin Airport-Small Airport
Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Kirkfield / Balsam Lake Airfield-Small Airport
Lorneville Airstrip-Small Airport
Newtonville / Steeves Field-Small Airport
Omemee Airport-Small Airport
Orono / Hawkefield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Orono Field-Small Airport
Palestine Airport-Small Airport
Pine Point Airfield-Small Airport
Port Hope (Millson Field)-Small Airport
Port Hope (Peter's Field) Airport-Small Airport
PR Ajax Airfield-Small Airport
Sandford Field-Small Airport
Seagrave / North Port Airfield-Small Airport
Stanhope Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Stone Airport-Small Airport
Stouffville Airport-Small Airport
Sunderland field/Blackwater creek-Small Airport
Toronto Markham Airport-Small Airport
Utica Airfield-Small Airport
Whistlewing Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bobcaygeon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bobcaygeon

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Knox Presbyterian Church

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UFO Sightings
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bobcaygeon

What is the population of Bobcaygeon?

Bobcaygeon has a population of 3,576 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 321.9 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 Bobcaygeon 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 Bobcaygeon safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Bobcaygeon receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Bobcaygeon?

Bobcaygeon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.7 inches, with 14.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bobcaygeon?

The unemployment rate in Bobcaygeon 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 111 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 Bobcaygeon?

The median home value in Bobcaygeon is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Bobcaygeon?

32.9% of adults in Bobcaygeon 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 Bobcaygeon?

The average commute in Bobcaygeon is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Bobcaygeon?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bobcaygeon 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.

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