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East Hawkesbury, ON

Ontario

East Hawkesbury is a small town in Ontario with a population of 3,418. Residents earn $81,000 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,418 Population 38/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $44,280 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $81,000
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.3%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.3%
103% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.7%
6% lower than US avg

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

People

Population3,418
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$44,280
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty11.7%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$750
Ownership86.3%
Housing Units1,425
Rent Burden17.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation200 ft (61 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+31.2%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute30 min

Is East Hawkesbury a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Hawkesbury receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. East Hawkesbury offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Hawkesbury is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Hawkesbury is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

East Hawkesbury has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 263 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches, including 14.3 inches of snow.

East Hawkesbury has a population of 3,418 with a density of 38 people per square mile, spread across 90.8 square miles. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.2% female and 51.8% male. The city is predominantly White (96%), with 1.2% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 32.7% of residents, while 58.1% speak Spanish.

Population

3,418
Total Population
38
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
90.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

East Hawkesbury vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 32.7%
58% below US avg
Spanish 58.1%
334% above US avg
Other Languages 9.2%

Social Characteristics

East Hawkesbury vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Hawkesbury is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,280 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $852, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 106 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 29.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: East Hawkesbury vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,000
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,280
Avg Weekly Wage$852

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.3%
103% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.7%
6% below US avg
Establishments (County)106

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.2 min
Drive Alone90.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.9%

Walkability

The median home value in East Hawkesbury is $300,000, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below the national average of $1,163). 86.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,425 total housing units in the city. 17.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden17.3%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.3%
Owner-Occupied86.3%
Renter-Occupied13.7%
Housing Units1,425

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, East Hawkesbury receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: East Hawkesbury 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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East Hawkesbury has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.1 inches. The area receives 14.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-11°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average11°F (-11°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area90.8 sq mi (235.1 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates45.4990°N, 74.4870°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.1"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 14.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

189 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 88 km
Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 126 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 148 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 138 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 55 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 7 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 141 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 41 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 54 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 40 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 86 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 42 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 57 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 99 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 39 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 106 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 14 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 59 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 64 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-11°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.9 in

East Hawkesbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.2% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 90.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.3%
66% below US avg
High School+31.2%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density38/sq mi
Total Area90.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.2 min
Drive Alone90.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home29.9%

Schools in East Hawkesbury

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire catholique Curé-Labrosse — — — —
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Radio Stations near East Hawkesbury

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHOD 92.1 & 91.9 "GO FM" Cornwall, ON — AAC

Museums in East Hawkesbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée Régional D'Argenteuil

Libraries in East Hawkesbury

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Calumet0.0
Bibliothèque de Grenville0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Lachute0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Rigaud0.0
Bibliothèque Saint-Polycarpe0.0
Brownsburg Bibliotheque0.0
Champlain Township Public Library0.0
Dalkeith Library0.0
Future Bibliothèque0.0
Hawkesbury Public Library0.0
SDG Library - Alexandria Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in East Hawkesbury

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché D'ici

Breweries in East Hawkesbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beau's All Natural Brewing Company
Brasserie Sir John
Brasserie Wilsy
Microbrasserie Le Castor
Wood Brothers Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in East Hawkesbury

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near East Hawkesbury

13 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Mont Rigaud 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Glissade 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Habitant 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sommet Saint-Sauveur 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Morin Heights 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sommet Olympia 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Mont Gabriel 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Chantecler 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Mont Avalanche 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Belle Neige 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Vallée Bleue 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Ski Montcalm 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Blanc 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near East Hawkesbury

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Cornwall Regional AirportYCCMedium Airport
Massena International Airport Richards FieldMSSMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Alexandria Aerodrome—Small Airport
Hawkesbury (East) Airport—Small Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm Field—Small Airport
Hawkesbury Airport—Small Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza Airstrip—Small Airport
Lachute Airport—Small Airport
Lancaster Airpark—Small Airport
Long Sault Airstrip—Small Airport
Malone Dufort Airport—Small Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) Airport—Small Airport
Maxville Airport—Small Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite Airport—Small Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île Perrot—Small Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare Airport—Small Airport
Morrisburg Airport—Small Airport
Ottawa / Casselman (Shea Field)—Small Airport
Pendleton Airport—Small Airport
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Aerodrome—Small Airport
St-Jérôme Airport—Small Airport
St. André-Avellin Aerodrome—Small Airport
Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee Airport—Small Airport
Val Morin Airstrip—Small Airport
Williamsburg (South) Aerodrome—Small Airport
Williamsburg Aerodrome—Small Airport

Post Offices in East Hawkesbury

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Treatment Centers in East Hawkesbury

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de Réadaptation en Déficience Physique
Services Ambulatoires en Dépendance

Churches & Religious Organizations in East Hawkesbury

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Breadalbane Baptist Church
Église St-Dabid
Église Ste-Anne-de-Prescott
Paroisse St-Eugène
Paroisse St. Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Hawkesbury

What is the population of East Hawkesbury?

East Hawkesbury has a population of 3,418 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 90.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.2% female and 51.8% male.

Is East Hawkesbury expensive to live in?

The median household income is $81,000, 8% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $300,000 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is East Hawkesbury safe?

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

What is the weather like in East Hawkesbury?

East Hawkesbury has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.1 inches, with 14.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in East Hawkesbury?

The unemployment rate in East Hawkesbury is 7.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $852. There are 106 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 29.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in East Hawkesbury?

The median home value in East Hawkesbury is $300,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $750. The homeownership rate is 86.3%.

How are the schools in East Hawkesbury?

11.3% of adults in East Hawkesbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.2% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in East Hawkesbury?

The average commute in East Hawkesbury is 30 minutes. 90.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 29.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of East Hawkesbury?

The racial and ethnic makeup of East Hawkesbury is 96% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian. 32.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 58.1% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Saint-André-d'Argenteuil, QC 3,053 pop · 8.8 mi Rigaud, QC 7,854 pop · 9.0 mi Hawkesbury, ON 10,194 pop · 9.4 mi Grenville, QC 1,816 pop · 10.2 mi Sainte-Marthe, QC 1,014 pop · 11.2 mi Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, QC 2,883 pop · 12.6 mi Lachute, QC 14,100 pop · 12.8 mi L'Orignal, ON 1,450 pop · 12.9 mi Brownsburg-Chatham, QC 7,247 pop · 13.2 mi North Glengarry, ON 10,144 pop · 13.9 mi Saint-Placide, QC 1,784 pop · 14.1 mi Alexandria, ON 2,906 pop · 14.8 mi Saint-Clet, QC 1,700 pop · 16.3 mi Saint-Polycarpe, QC 2,372 pop · 16.5 mi
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