Median Income
$77,000
2% higher than US avg
Home Value
$600,000
113% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
13.9%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,220
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment
12.4%
244% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.7%
22% lower than US avg
How Cobourg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population20,519
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density2,372/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
B
Median Income$77,000
Per Capita$49,280
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty9.7%
Commute23 min
Housing
C
Home Value$600,000
Rent$1,220
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units9,135
Rent Burden22.8%
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
AQIN/A
Rain36.1 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation276 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+32.2%
Graduate+4.8%
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.
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.
Cobourg has a population of 20,519 with a density of 2,372 people per square mile. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95%), with 1.1% Black, 2.6% Asian.
Population
20,519
Total Population
2021 Census
54.8yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.3% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 7.2% |
The median household income in Cobourg is $77,000, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $77,000 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $49,280 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.4% |
| 244% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% |
| 22% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.8% |
| Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Work from Home | 23.6% |
The median home value in Cobourg is $600,000, 113% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,220 (5% above US avg).
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
| Owner-Occupied | 68.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.3% |
| Housing Units | 9,135 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Cobourg vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Cobourg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Cobourg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.1 inches. The area enjoys 253 sunny days per year.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| 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 |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 36.1 inches |
| 5% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 43.3 inches/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 |