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Camlachie, ON
Ontario
Camlachie is a small city in Ontario with a population of 7,506. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Camlachie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Camlachie a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Camlachie 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. Camlachie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Camlachie 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 Camlachie 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
Camlachie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches, including 37.7 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Camlachie vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Camlachie vs U.S. Average
Income: Camlachie 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) | 233 |
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 | 3,002 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Camlachie 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 | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 100.5 sq mi (260.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0360°N, 82.1616°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 126 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 21 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
Camlachie has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Total Area | 100.5 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 Camlachie
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright's Grove Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Errol Village Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Michael Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Camlachie
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOK 103.9 FM & 1070 AM "Country CHOK" Sarnia, ON (AAC Stream) | country, new format | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CFRZ-FM 98.3 Walpole Island First Nation, ON | community radio, indigenous radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKXS 99.1 FM | classic rock, local news | AAC 135 kbps | |
| CHKS-FM "Cool 106.3" Sarnia, ON | classic hits, new format new branding | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CHOK 103.9 FM & 1070 AM "Country CHOK" Sarnia, ON (MP3 Stream) | country, new format | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Camlachie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest-Lambton Museum | ||||
| Stones 'N Bones Museum |
Libraries in Camlachie
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambton County Library - Brigden | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambton County Library - Bright's Grove | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambton County Library - Camlachie | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambton County Library - Forest | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambton County Library - Inwood | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambton County Library - Mallroad | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambton County Library - Petrolia | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambton County Library - Sarnia | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambton County Library - Wyoming | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Camlachie
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarnia Farmers' Market | |||||
| Sarnia Produce |
Cafes in Camlachie
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Camlachie
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Camlachie
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Camlachie
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Camlachie
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Camlachie
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Camlachie
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Camlachie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Gold Brewery | ||||
| Davis by Refined Fool Brewing Company | ||||
| Refined Fool Brewing Co. |
Airports Near Camlachie
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Centralia / James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome | YCE | Medium Airport |
| Chris Hadfield Airport | YZR | Medium Airport |
| Goderich Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport | MTC | Medium Airport |
| Arnold Field | - | Small Airport |
| Avoca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Butler Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carnie Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Centralia (Essery Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chatham Kent Airport | XCM | Small Airport |
| Colinville Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cowley Field | - | Small Airport |
| Crystal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| David's Landing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dobie Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dutton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fasel Field | - | Small Airport |
| Flugplatz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gavagan Field | - | Small Airport |
| Gentner Strip Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Bend Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Harsens Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Highgate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Indian Creek Ranch Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Iona Station (Bobier Strip) | - | Small Airport |
| Lenox Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lucan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marine City Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Melbourne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Northville Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Norton Field | - | Small Airport |
| Papple Aviation Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Para Field | - | Small Airport |
| Ray Community Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Reeces Corners Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Robertson Field | - | Small Airport |
| Rodney (New Glasgow) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sandusky City Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sexsmith (Exeter) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sharpe's Strip | - | Small Airport |
| St Clair County International Airport | PHN | Small Airport |
| Stoney Point (Le Cunff) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Strathroy (Blue Yonder) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Triple Nickel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wabash Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wards Long Acres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Warren Field | - | Small Airport |
| Witham Field | - | Small Airport |
| Yale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yellow Gold Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Camlachie
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Camlachie
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Covenant Christian Church | |
| Knox Presbyterian Church | |
| Peoples Church | |
| St. Michael Roman Catholic Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Camlachie
What is the population of Camlachie?
Camlachie has a population of 7,506 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 75 people per square mile, spread across 100.5 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 Camlachie 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 Camlachie safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Camlachie receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Camlachie?
Camlachie has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.9 inches, with 37.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Camlachie?
The unemployment rate in Camlachie 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 233 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 Camlachie?
The median home value in Camlachie is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Camlachie?
32.9% of adults in Camlachie 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 Camlachie?
The average commute in Camlachie is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of Camlachie?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Camlachie 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.