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Centre Hastings, ON

Ontario · Belleville-Quinte West Metro

Centre Hastings is a small town in Ontario with a population of 4,801. Residents earn $77,500 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,801 Population 56/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $43,160 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$940 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 10.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $940/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $77,500
3% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.4%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $940
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.0%
178% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.2%
6% higher than US avg

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

People

Population4,801
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density56/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$43,160
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty13.2%
Commute31 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$940
Ownership85.0%
Housing Units1,935
Rent Burden18.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation584 ft (178 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+32.0%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Centre Hastings a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Centre Hastings receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Centre Hastings has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Centre Hastings is $77,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.0%, unemployment is notably high. 13.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Centre Hastings is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x 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

8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Centre Hastings has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches, including 10.9 inches of snow.

Centre Hastings has a population of 4,801 with a density of 56 people per square mile, spread across 86.0 square miles. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. The city is predominantly White (98.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.1% of residents.

Population

4,801
Total Population
56
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
86.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Centre Hastings vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.1%
19% above US avg
Spanish 0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages 5.9%

Social Characteristics

Centre Hastings vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Centre Hastings is $77,500, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,160 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $830, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 149 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 21.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Centre Hastings vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,500
3% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,160
Avg Weekly Wage$830

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.2%
6% above US avg
Establishments (County)149

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.5 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Centre Hastings is $400,000, 42% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $940 (19% below the national average of $1,163). 85.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,935 total housing units in the city. 18.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$940
19% below US avg
Rent Burden18.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.0%
Owner-Occupied85.0%
Renter-Occupied15.3%
Housing Units1,935

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, Centre Hastings receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Centre Hastings 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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Centre Hastings has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.4 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Area86.0 sq mi (222.8 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates44.4171°N, 77.4435°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 10.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 29, 2024.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 147 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 129 km
Oct 20, 2013 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada M3.6 133 km
Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 76 km
May 28, 2002 11 km WNW of Shawville, Canada M3.4 150 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 119 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 149 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 103 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 142 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 41 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 99 km
Jul 27, 2014 13 km SW of Pembroke, Canada M2.9 148 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 147 km
Aug 11, 2007 4 km N of Kingston, Canada M2.6 79 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 133 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 129 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 127 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 143 km
May 10, 2022 southern Ontario, Canada M2.5 140 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.0 in

Centre Hastings has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 75% below the national average of 33.7%. 32.0% have completed high school. 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.4%
75% below US avg
High School+32.0%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density56/sq mi
Total Area86.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.5 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.3%

Radio Stations near Centre Hastings

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Greater Napanee MyFM 88.7 — AAC+ 32 kbps
CJOJ-FM 95.5 "Hits FM" Belleville, ON 80's, 90's AAC+ 98 kbps
CHCQ-FM 100.1 "Cool 100" Belleville, ON new country AAC+ 98 kbps

Museums in Centre Hastings

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Grand Trunk Museum 1879
Tweed Heritage Centre

Libraries in Centre Hastings

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Madoc Public Library0.0
Marmora & Lake Public Library0.0
Quinte West Public Library - Frankford Branch0.0
Stirling-Rawdon Public Library0.0
Tweed Public Library0.0
Tyendinaga Public Library0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Centre Hastings

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Centre Hastings

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kawartha Nordic 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Centre Hastings

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
CFB TrentonYTRMedium Airport
Baker Valley Airpark—Small Airport
Bancroft Community Airport—Small Airport
Belleville Aerodrome—Small Airport
Camden East / Varty Lake Airport—Small Airport
Camden East Airstrip—Small Airport
Dave Carlaw Strip—Small Airport
Douro Airfield—Small Airport
Elmhirst's Resort Airport—Small Airport
Fawcettville Airfield—Small Airport
Greenbush Airport—Small Airport
Hastings / Sweetwater Farms Airport—Small Airport
Matawatchan Aerodrome—Small Airport
Napanee Airstrip—Small Airport
Newburgh - R.S. (Bob) Clapp Memorial Airstrip—Small Airport
Nicholson Island Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Ompah Airport—Small Airport
Rednersville / Aery—Small Airport
Selby - Howard's Airstrip—Small Airport
Stirling Airport—Small Airport
Stirling Private Aerodrome—Small Airport
Tomvale Airport—Small Airport
Trenton/Mountain View Airport—Small Airport
Tyendinaga Mohawk Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Centre Hastings

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Centre Hastings

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ivanhoe Wesleyan Standard Church
Thomasberg United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Centre Hastings

What is the population of Centre Hastings?

Centre Hastings has a population of 4,801 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 86.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Centre Hastings expensive to live in?

The median household income is $77,500, 3% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $400,000 (42% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $940 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Centre Hastings safe?

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

What is the weather like in Centre Hastings?

Centre Hastings has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches, with 10.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Centre Hastings?

The job market in Centre Hastings faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $830. There are 149 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 21.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Centre Hastings?

The median home value in Centre Hastings is $400,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $940. The homeownership rate is 85.0%.

How are the schools in Centre Hastings?

8.4% of adults in Centre Hastings hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.0% have completed high school. 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Centre Hastings?

The average commute in Centre Hastings is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 21.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Centre Hastings?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Centre Hastings is 98.5% White, 0.6% Black or African American. 93.1% of residents speak only English at home.

Nearby Cities

Minto, ON 9,094 pop · 6.2 mi Madoc, ON 2,233 pop · 6.5 mi Tweed, ON 6,067 pop · 7.5 mi Stirling-Rawdon, ON 5,015 pop · 8.2 mi Stirling, ON 2,030 pop · 9.6 mi Marmora, ON 1,499 pop · 12.7 mi Tyendinaga, ON 4,538 pop · 16.4 mi Quinte West, ON 46,560 pop · 17.2 mi Belleville, ON 55,071 pop · 17.6 mi Campbellford, ON 3,372 pop · 19.1 mi Marmora and Lake, ON 4,267 pop · 19.9 mi Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON 2,535 pop · 21.5 mi Trent Hills, ON 13,861 pop · 22.8 mi Deseronto, ON 1,747 pop · 24.6 mi
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