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Cobourg, ON
Ontario · Peterborough Metro
Cobourg is a small city in Ontario with a population of 20,519. Residents earn $77,000 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Cobourg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Cobourg a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Cobourg receives an overall livability score of 2.5 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. Cobourg has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Cobourg is $77,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.4%, unemployment is notably high. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Cobourg is $600,000, making it a premium housing market at 113% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,220 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.2% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Cobourg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 253 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches, including 43.3 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Cobourg vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Cobourg vs U.S. Average
Income: Cobourg vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $77,000 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,280 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $948 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.4% |
| 244% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 636 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Work from Home | 23.6% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $600,000 |
| 113% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,220 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.3% |
| Housing Units | 9,135 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Cobourg 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 | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,372/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9598°N, 78.1652°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Cobourg has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.9% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 32.2% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 4.8% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 2,372/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.7 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Work from Home | 23.6% |
Schools in Cobourg
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary Catholic Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| William Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Baltimore Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Grafton Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Trinity College School | - | - | - | - |
| Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Camborne Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Dale Road Senior Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Northumberland Centre for Individual Studies | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cobourg Collegiate Institute | - | - | - | - |
| C.R. Gummow Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Michael Catholic Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Terry Fox Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Burnham Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Merwin Greer School | - | - | - | - |
| Beatrice Strong Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cobourg
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC Radio One - Peterborough, ON (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJWV Oldies 96.7 FM | oldies | AAC+ 31 kbps |
Museums in Cobourg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Dressler House | ||||
| Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre |
Libraries in Cobourg
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alnwick/Haldimand Library - Roseneath Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Alnwick/Haldimand Public Library - Centreton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Alnwick/Haldimand Public Library - Grafton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Cobourg Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cobourg Public Library - Bewdley Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Cobourg Public Library - Gores Landing Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Cramahe Township Public Library - Castleton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Otonabee-South Monaghan Public Library - Bailieboro Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Hope Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Hope Public Library - Canton Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cobourg
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobourg Farmers' Market |
Hotels in Cobourg
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cobourg
16 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Cobourg
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Cobourg
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cobourg
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cobourg
8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cobourg
5 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Cobourg
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cobourg
14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cobourg
12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Cobourg
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Cobourg
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Cobourg
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cobourg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Street Beer Co. |
Ski Resorts Near Cobourg
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawartha Nordic | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Cobourg
42 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| CFB Trenton | YTR | Medium Airport |
| Oshawa Executive Airport | YOO | Medium Airport |
| Peterborough Regional Airport | YPQ | Medium Airport |
| Bent-Wing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bethany / Whitetail Valley Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blackstock / Martyn | - | Small Airport |
| Bobcaygeon / Chesher Lakehurst Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cameron/Arbour Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dave Carlaw Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Dawn Patrol Aviation Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dimkovski Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Douro Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dunsford Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elizabethville Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elmhirst's Resort Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gaines Valley Aviation Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hampton | - | Small Airport |
| Hampton / Morawetz Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hastings / Sweetwater Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hollands International Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hoskin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kirkfield / Balsam Lake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Knowlesville Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lorneville Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Maynard's Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Newtonville / Steeves Field | - | Small Airport |
| Nicholson Island Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Olcott-Newfane Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Omemee Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Orono / Hawkefield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Orono Field | - | Small Airport |
| Palmer Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Para-Tech Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pine Point Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Port Hope (Millson Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Port Hope (Peter's Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rednersville / Aery | - | Small Airport |
| Ridge Road West Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stirling Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stirling Private Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Tiger Paw Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cobourg
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post | |
| Cobourg Main | |
| Port Hope Main Canada Post | |
| Port Hope North Canada Post | |
| The UPS Store |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cobourg
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baltimore United Church | |
| Calvary Baptist Church | |
| Calvary Pentecostal Church | |
| Camborne United Church | |
| Church on the Hill | |
| Cobourg Alliance Church | |
| Fellowship Baptist Church | |
| Grace Christian Reformed Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Rural Faith United Church | |
| St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church | |
| St. Michael's Church | |
| St. Paul's Lutheran Church | |
| St. Peter's Anglican Church | |
| Tabernacle | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| The Salvation Army Cobourg Citadel | |
| Trinity United Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Cobourg
What is the population of Cobourg?
Cobourg has a population of 20,519 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 2,372 people per square mile, spread across 8.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.7% female and 46.4% male.
Is Cobourg expensive to live in?
The median household income is $77,000, 2% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $600,000 (113% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,220 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Cobourg safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Cobourg receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Cobourg?
Cobourg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.1 inches, with 43.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Cobourg?
The job market in Cobourg faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $948. There are 636 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 23.6% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Cobourg?
The median home value in Cobourg is $600,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,220. The homeownership rate is 68.7%.
How are the schools in Cobourg?
13.9% of adults in Cobourg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.2% have completed high school. 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Cobourg?
The average commute in Cobourg is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 80.8% of workers drive alone to work, 1.1% use public transit, and 23.6% work from home.
What are the demographics of Cobourg?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Cobourg is 95% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 2.6% Asian. 91.3% of residents speak only English at home.