Bowmanville, ON
Ontario · Oshawa Metro
Bowmanville is a mid-size city in Ontario with a population of 39,371. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Bowmanville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Bowmanville a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Bowmanville 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. Bowmanville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Bowmanville 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 Bowmanville 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
Bowmanville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 274 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches, including 48.2 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Bowmanville vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Bowmanville vs U.S. Average
Income: Bowmanville 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) | 1,221 |
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 | 15,748 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Bowmanville 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 | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Area | 248.8 sq mi (644.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9168°N, 78.6829°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in |
Bowmanville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (2.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Total Area | 248.8 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 Bowmanville
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Public School | - | - | - | - |
| M.J. Hobbs Senior Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Durham Christian High School | - | - | - | - |
| Knox Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Duke of Cambridge Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Blaisdale Montessori School - Bowmanville Campus | - | - | - | - |
| Hampton Junior Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Charles Bowman Public School | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Viola-Léger | - | - | - | - |
| Dr. Ross Tilley Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Clarington Central Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Waverley Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Family Catholic Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Harold Longworth Public School | - | - | - | - |
| John M. James School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bowmanville High School | - | - | - | - |
| Vincent Massey Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bowmanville
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A MISSISSIPPI BLUES | blues, bluesrock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Peterborough, ON (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CIUX-FM "Hits 105.5" Uxbridge, ON | adult contemporary | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| CJWV Oldies 96.7 FM | oldies | AAC+ 31 kbps |
Museums in Bowmanville
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowmanville Museum | ||||
| Canadian Automotive Museum | ||||
| Clarington Museums and Archives | ||||
| Ganaraska Forest Centre | ||||
| Ontario Regiment Museum | ||||
| Oshawa Community Museum | ||||
| Oshawa Museum | ||||
| Parkwood Estate | ||||
| Scugog Shores Museum |
Libraries in Bowmanville
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cavan Monaghan Public Library - Millbrook Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Clarington Public Library - Bowmanville Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Clarington Public Library - Courtice Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Clarington Public Library - Newcastle Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Oshawa Public Libraries - Delpark Centre Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Oshawa Public Libraries - Jess Hann Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Oshawa Public Libraries - John Aker Northview Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Oshawa Public Libraries - McLaughlin Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bowmanville
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allin's Orchard Market | |||||
| Clarington Farmers' Market | |||||
| Fred's Fruit Market | |||||
| Habib’s Market | |||||
| Markcol |
Hotels in Bowmanville
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bowmanville
10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Bowmanville
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bowmanville
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bowmanville
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bowmanville
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bowmanville
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bowmanville
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bowmanville
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bowmanville
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Bowmanville
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bowmanville
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport | YTZ | Medium Airport |
| Niagara District Airport | YCM | Medium Airport |
| Oshawa Executive Airport | YOO | Medium Airport |
| Peterborough Regional Airport | YPQ | Medium Airport |
| Baldwin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Baldwin West Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Beaverton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beaverton North | - | Small Airport |
| Bent-Wing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bethany / Whitetail Valley Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blackstock / Martyn | - | Small Airport |
| Bobcaygeon / Chesher Lakehurst Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brechin / Ronan Aircraft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brechin / Skywagon City Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brougham High Perspective Hang Glider Port | - | Small Airport |
| Cambria Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cameron/Arbour Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dave Carlaw Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Dawn Patrol Aviation Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dillon Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dimkovski Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Douro Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dunsford Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elizabethville Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elmhirst's Resort Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Foxden Farms | - | Small Airport |
| Gaines Valley Aviation Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Greenbank-Uxbridge-Port Perry Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hampton | - | Small Airport |
| Hampton / Morawetz Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hollands International Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hoskin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kirkfield / Balsam Lake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Knowlesville Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lorneville Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Maple Ridge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maynard's Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Newtonville / Steeves Field | - | Small Airport |
| Olcott-Newfane Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Omemee Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Orono / Hawkefield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Orono Field | - | Small Airport |
| Palestine Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Palmer Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Para-Tech Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pine Hill Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pine Point Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Port Hope (Millson Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Port Hope (Peter's Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bowmanville
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bowmanville Mall Canada Post | |
| Hampton Canada Post | |
| Longworth Canada Post | |
| The UPS Store |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bowmanville
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bowmanville Baptist Church | |
| Bowmanville Salvation Army Church | |
| Bowmanville Seventh-day Adventist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Liberty Church | |
| Maranatha Christian Reformed Church | |
| Masjid Alhakeem Bowmanville | |
| Rehoboth Church | |
| St. Andrew's Church | |
| St. John's Church | |
| St. Joseph's Church | |
| St. Paul's Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| Trinity Church |
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What is the population of Bowmanville?
Bowmanville has a population of 39,371 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 158 people per square mile, spread across 248.8 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 Bowmanville 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 Bowmanville safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Bowmanville receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Bowmanville?
Bowmanville has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.2 inches, with 48.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bowmanville?
The unemployment rate in Bowmanville 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 1,221 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 Bowmanville?
The median home value in Bowmanville is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Bowmanville?
32.9% of adults in Bowmanville 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 Bowmanville?
The average commute in Bowmanville is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of Bowmanville?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Bowmanville 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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