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Carling, ON

Ontario

Carling is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,491. Residents earn $84,000 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,491 Population 16/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $61,450 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 11.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 7.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.0%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.2%
100% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.8%
21% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,491
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$61,450
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty9.8%
Commute29 min

Housing

B
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,012
Ownership93.6%
Housing Units700
Rent Burden11.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation643 ft (196 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+29.8%
Graduate+6.1%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Carling a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Carling receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Carling has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Carling is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Carling is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% 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 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

16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Carling has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 262 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 18.5 inches of snow.

Carling has a population of 1,491 with a density of 16 people per square mile, spread across 94.3 square miles. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.5% female and 51.8% male. The city is predominantly White (99.3%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 88.6% of residents.

Population

1,491
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
94.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Carling vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 88.6%
13% above US avg
Spanish 1.0%
93% below US avg
Other Languages 10.4%

Social Characteristics

Carling vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Carling is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,450 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,182, 17% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 46 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 18.2% of workers work from home.

Income: Carling vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,000
12% above US avg
Per Capita Income$61,450
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.8%
21% below US avg
Establishments (County)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.6 min
Drive Alone94.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Carling is $500,000, 77% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 93.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 700 total housing units in the city. 11.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$500,000
77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below US avg
Rent Burden11.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership93.6%
Owner-Occupied93.6%
Renter-Occupied6.4%
Housing Units700

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, Carling receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Carling 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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Carling has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 262 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 41.0 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 643 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation643 ft (196 m)
Area94.3 sq mi (244.3 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates45.4059°N, 80.1707°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 8, 2019.

Mar 9, 1998 Ontario, Canada M3.9 139 km
Aug 5, 2014 6 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.8 144 km
Mar 13, 2005 5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada M3.6 141 km
May 25, 1998 3 km NW of Lively, Canada M3.4 140 km
Aug 5, 2014 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.3 143 km
Feb 8, 2019 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada M3.1 145 km
Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 25 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON Unknown 2.7 m - 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 2.9 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.2 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Carling has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.5").

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16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52% below the national average of 33.7%. 29.8% have completed high school. 6.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.0%
52% below US avg
High School+29.8%
Graduate Degree+6.1%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density16/sq mi
Total Area94.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.6 min
Drive Alone94.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.2%

Schools in Carling

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

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

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKLP 103.3 "Moose FM" Parry Sound, ON adult hits AAC+ 57 kbps

Museums in Carling

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bobby Orr Hall of Fame
The Museum on Tower Hill
West Parry Sound District Museum on Tower Hill

Libraries in Carling

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Parry Sound Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Carling

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Shrubs & Shrews

Theatres in Carling

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheater

Gas Stations in Carling

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Killbear Park Mall
Snug Harbour Marine

Breweries in Carling

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Trestle Brewing Company

Airports Near Carling

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Huronia Airport-Medium Airport
Alban Airport-Small Airport
Arnstein Airport-Small Airport
Bala (Medora Lake)-Small Airport
Bala Airport-Small Airport
Griffith Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Lumsden Air Park-Small Airport
Parry Sound Area Municipal AirportYPDSmall Airport
Port Carling Airport-Small Airport
Rosseau Airport-Small Airport
Ullswater Airport-Small Airport
Walkers Point Airstrip-Small Airport

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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 Carling

What is the population of Carling?

Carling has a population of 1,491 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 94.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.5% female and 51.8% male.

Is Carling expensive to live in?

The median household income is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $500,000 (77% 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 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Carling safe?

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

What is the weather like in Carling?

Carling has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 18.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Carling?

The unemployment rate in Carling is 7.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,182. There are 46 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 18.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Carling?

The median home value in Carling is $500,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 93.6%.

How are the schools in Carling?

16.0% of adults in Carling hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.8% have completed high school. 6.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Carling?

The average commute in Carling is 29 minutes. 94.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 18.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Carling?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Carling is 99.3% White. 88.6% of residents speak only English at home.

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