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Dunnville, ON
Ontario · Hamilton Metro
Dunnville is a small city in Ontario with a population of 5,907. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Dunnville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Dunnville a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Dunnville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Dunnville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Dunnville is $82,573, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Dunnville is $461,770, making it a premium housing market at 64% 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 5.6x 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
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Dunnville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 29.7 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Dunnville vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Dunnville vs U.S. Average
Income: Dunnville vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $82,573 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,716 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $918 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 183 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $461,770 |
| 64% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,012 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 2,363 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Dunnville 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 | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 604.2 sq mi (1,564.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9001°N, 79.6163°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 132 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in |
Dunnville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Total Area | 604.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
Schools in Dunnville
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleview Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dunnville Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Michael's School | - | - | - | - |
| Thompson Creek Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Dunnville
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMOOTH JAZZ DELUXE | acid jazz, canada | MP3 320 kbps | |
| CJCL Sportsnet 590 The Fan (Alt Stream) | sports, talk | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CKLK-FM "88.5 The Lake" Grimsby, ON | classic hits, oldies | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| CING-FM "Energy 95.3" Hamilton, ON (AAC Stream) | corus media, hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CING-FM "Energy 95.3" Hamilton, ON (MP3 Stream) | corus media, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CFMU 93.3 McMaster University Radio - Hamilton, ON | community radio, multicultural | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CHTG-FM 92.9 "The Grand" Caledonia, ON | classic hits | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| CKRZ 100.3 "Voice of the Grand" Ohsweken, ON | community radio, indigenous | MP3 96 kbps | |
| RiderRadioRocks.com (US) | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Dunnville
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada's Farm Toy Museum & Store | ||||
| Jordan Historical Museum | ||||
| Lincoln Museum and Cultural Center | ||||
| No. 6 RCAF Dunnville Museum | ||||
| Schoolhouse |
Libraries in Dunnville
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haldimand County Public Library - Cayuga Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Haldimand County Public Library - Dunnville Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamilton Public Library - Binbrook Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wainfleet Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Lincoln Public Library - Caistorville Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| West Lincoln Public Library - Smithville Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| West Lincoln Public Library - Wellandport Branch | 0.0 |
Cafes in Dunnville
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Dunnville
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Dunnville
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dunnville
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dunnville
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Dunnville
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Dunnville
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Eden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Dunnville
46 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport | YTZ | Medium Airport |
| Brantford Municipal Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport | JHW | Medium Airport |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | Medium Airport |
| Niagara District Airport | YCM | Medium Airport |
| Niagara Falls International Airport | IAG | Medium Airport |
| Burlington Executive Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Cambridge / Reid's Field | - | Small Airport |
| Campbell Field | - | Small Airport |
| Campbellville (Bellshill Airpark) | - | Small Airport |
| Cayuga Airport (Bruce Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Cayuga East Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chautauqua County-Dunkirk Airport | DKK | Small Airport |
| Chautauqua Lake Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Dart Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Evans Airways Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flamboro Centre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fort Erie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gamble Field | - | Small Airport |
| Gowanda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Grand River Executive Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Grimsby Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guelph Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hamburg Inc Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hard Barn Cargas Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mesmer Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Moorhead Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Neverland Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Niagara South Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Port Colborne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rockton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Selkirk / Kindy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Selkirk Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shear Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Simcoe (Dennison Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Skydive SWOOP | - | Small Airport |
| Smithville Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| South Dayton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Spaudling Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Springvale Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Stoney Creek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Taylor Johnson Airport | - | Small Airport |
| TTT Air Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tyneside Field | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dunnville
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Calvary Pentecostal Church | |
| Faith Lutheran Church | |
| First Baptist Church | |
| Grace Reformed Church | |
| Grace United Church | |
| Jubilee Community Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Knox Presbyterian Church | |
| Port Maitland Christ Church | |
| St. Michael's Catholic Church | |
| St. Paul's Anglican Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Dunnville
What is the population of Dunnville?
Dunnville has a population of 5,907 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 604.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is Dunnville expensive to live in?
The median household income is $82,573, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $461,770 (64% 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 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Dunnville safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Dunnville receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Dunnville?
Dunnville has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches, with 29.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Dunnville?
The unemployment rate in Dunnville is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 183 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 23.8% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Dunnville?
The median home value in Dunnville is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Dunnville?
32.9% of adults in Dunnville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Dunnville?
The average commute in Dunnville is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of Dunnville?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Dunnville is 94.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3.1% Asian. 82% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.1% speak Spanish.