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Cache Bay, ON

Ontario

Cache Bay is a small town in Ontario with a population of 641. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
641 Population 1/sq mi density
$82,573 Median Income $47,716 per capita
$461,770 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
39°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 Cache Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population641
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1/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 Units256
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation656 ft (200 m)

Education

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

Community

Commute27 min

Is Cache Bay a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cache Bay 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 Cache Bay 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

Cache Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°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 13.6 inches of snow.

Cache Bay has a population of 641 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 941.0 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

641
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
941.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Cache Bay 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

Cache Bay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cache Bay 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 20 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 23.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Cache Bay 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)20

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 Cache Bay 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 256 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 Units256

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, Cache Bay receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Cache Bay 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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Cache Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°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 13.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 656 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.0°F
28% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation656 ft (200 m)
Area941.0 sq mi (2,437.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates46.3668°N, 79.9830°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 13.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 1, 2020.

Jan 1, 2000 17 km NNE of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Canada M4.7 99 km
Mar 9, 1998 Ontario, Canada M3.9 84 km
Aug 5, 2014 6 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.8 94 km
Mar 13, 2005 5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada M3.6 79 km
Oct 10, 1995 southern Quebec, Canada M3.5 93 km
May 25, 1998 3 km NW of Lively, Canada M3.4 92 km
Aug 5, 2014 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.3 93 km
May 2, 2015 12 km NE of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Canada M3.3 96 km
Feb 8, 2019 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada M3.1 92 km
Apr 1, 2020 3 km NE of Saint-Isidore, Canada M2.9 132 km
Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 22°F (-6°C) 2.5 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in Wettest
October 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
November 32°F (0°C) 3.4 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 2.8 in

Cache Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.1").

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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 Density1/sq mi
Total Area941.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Cache Bay

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École séparée Ste-Marguerite-d'Youville
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Radio Stations near Cache Bay

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFSF 99.3 "Moose FM" Sturgeon Falls, ON adult contemporary AAC+ 57 kbps
Country 102 MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Cache Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dokis First Nation Library0.0
Field Library0.0

Gas Stations in Cache Bay

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #505141744
Co-op

Golf Courses in Cache Bay

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Verner Golf Club
Verner Golf Club

Airports Near Cache Bay

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
North Bay Jack Garland AirportYYBMedium Airport
Alban AirportSmall Airport
Arnstein AirportSmall Airport
Sundridge/South River AirparkSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cache Bay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cache Bay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cache Bay

What is the population of Cache Bay?

Cache Bay has a population of 641 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 941.0 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 Cache Bay 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 Cache Bay safe?

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

What is the weather like in Cache Bay?

Cache Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°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 13.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Cache Bay?

The unemployment rate in Cache Bay 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 20 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 Cache Bay?

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

How are the schools in Cache Bay?

32.9% of adults in Cache Bay 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 Cache Bay?

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

What are the demographics of Cache Bay?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Cache Bay 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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