Carleton Place, ON

Ontario

Carleton Place is a small city in Ontario with a population of 12,517. Residents earn $89,000 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
12,517 Population 3,262/sq mi density
$89,000 Median Income $51,400 per capita
$472,000 Home Value
$1,410 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 232 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$89,000 median income, 7.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$472,000 home value, $1,410/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $89,000
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $472,000
67% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.5%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,410
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.8%
117% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.2%
42% lower than US avg

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

People

Population12,517
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density3,262/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B+
Median Income$89,000
Per Capita$51,400
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty7.2%
Commute27 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$472,000
Rent$1,410
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units5,210
Rent Burden21.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation436 ft (133 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+31.2%
Graduate+5.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Carleton Place a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Carleton Place receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Carleton Place offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Carleton Place is $89,000, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Carleton Place is $472,000, making it a premium housing market at 67% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,410 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Carleton Place experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches, including 65.8 inches of snow.

Carleton Place has a population of 12,517 with a density of 3,262 people per square mile. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 2.2% Black, 2.7% Asian.

Population

12,517
Total Population
2021 Census
3,262
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
3.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Carleton Place vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.9%
12% above US avg
Spanish5.0%
62% below US avg
Other Languages7%

Social Characteristics

Carleton Place vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Carleton Place is $89,000, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Carleton Place vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$89,000
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.8%
117% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.2%
42% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone80.1%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home39.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Carleton Place is $472,000, 67% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,410 (21% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$472,000
67% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,410
21% above US avg
Rent Burden21.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.1%
Renter-Occupied29.9%
Housing Units5,210

Property Tax

Carleton Place has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.7 inches. The area enjoys 232 sunny days per year.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall65.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density3,262/sq mi
Coordinates45.1334°N, 76.1494°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.5%
57% below US avg
High School+31.2%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density3,262/sq mi
Total Area3.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone80.1%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home39.6%

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