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Elmvale, ON
Ontario · Barrie Metro
Elmvale is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,314. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Elmvale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Elmvale a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Elmvale 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. Elmvale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Elmvale 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 Elmvale 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
Elmvale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 267 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 11.9 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Elmvale vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Elmvale vs U.S. Average
Income: Elmvale 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) | 72 |
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 | 926 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Elmvale 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 | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 53.2 sq mi (137.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5834°N, 79.8664°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 |
| 1855 | OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 101 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in |
Elmvale has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Total Area | 53.2 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 Elmvale
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Elmvale District High School | - | - | - | - |
| Wyevale Central Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Huronia Centennial Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Elmvale
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC Radio One - Barrie, ON | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 93.7 K Country | - | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| CKMB 107.5 "KOOL FM" Barrie, ON | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| CFJB-FM 95.7 "Rock 95" Barrie, ON | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| CISO-FM 89.1 "MAX FM" Orillia, ON (AAC Stream) | modern rock | AAC 64 kbps | |
| CIMA 92.1 "FM 92 South Simcoe" Alliston, ON | adult contemporary | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| CKOU "K Country 93.7" Georgina, ON | - | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| CJLF "LIFE 100.3" Barrie, ON | christian, christian praise&worship | OGG | |
| CISO-FM 89.1 "MAX FM" Orillia, ON (MP3 Stream) | modern rock | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Elmvale
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater Canadiana [woodrow homestead] | ||||
| HMS Tecumseth Centre | ||||
| Huronia Museum | ||||
| Ken Snider Memorial Museum | ||||
| Officers’ Quarters | ||||
| Sainte Marie among the Hurons | ||||
| Simcoe County Museum | ||||
| The Grey & Simcoe Foresters Regimental Museum |
Libraries in Elmvale
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrie Public Library - Downtown Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Barrie Public Library - Painswick Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Barrie Public Library - Painswick Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Clearview Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clearview Public Library - Sunnidale Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Midland Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penetanguishene Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Severn Township Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springwater Public Library - Elmvale Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Springwater Public Library - Midhurst Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Springwater Public Library - Minesing Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Tay Township Public Library - J & M Young Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Tay Township Public Library - Theo & Elaine Bernard Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Tay Township Public Library - Waubaushene Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wasaga Beach Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Elmvale
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrie Farmer's Market | |||||
| Johnson Farmer's Market |
Cafes in Elmvale
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Elmvale
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Elmvale
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Elmvale
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creemore Springs | ||||
| Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery | ||||
| Reinhart Foods Ltd. |
Ski Resorts Near Elmvale
14 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley Valley Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mansfield Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| ROC | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Devil's Glen Country Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Beaver Valley Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Highlands Nordic | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Osler Bluff Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blue Mountain Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Craigleith Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Alpine Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Georgian Peaks Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Horseshoe Valley Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| The Heights Ski & Country Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Elmvale
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport | YLK | Medium Airport |
| Huronia Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Muskoka Airport | YQA | Medium Airport |
| Alliston Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bala (Medora Lake) | - | Small Airport |
| Bala Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Baldwin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Baldwin West Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Barrie Executive Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beaverton North | - | Small Airport |
| Beeton Field | - | Small Airport |
| Belwood (Ellen Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Bracebridge (Stone Wall Farm) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bracebridge (Tinks) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bracebridge West Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Bradford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Brechin / Ronan Aircraft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brechin / Skywagon City Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Briggs Field | - | Small Airport |
| Brougham High Perspective Hang Glider Port | - | Small Airport |
| Cardwell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Collingwood Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Conn Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cookstown / Kirby Field Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Cookstown / Tally-Ho Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cookstown Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cooper Falls Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Creemore Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Damascus Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dillon Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dundalk (Tripp Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Edenvale Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Erin Northwest Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flesherton (Smithorrs Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Foxden Farms | - | Small Airport |
| Gilford | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Valley (Black Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Valley / Luther Field | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Valley North Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Valley/Martin Field | - | Small Airport |
| Grenfel Field | - | Small Airport |
| Holland Landing Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Laurel / Whittington Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Mansfield Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Orangeville / Brundle Field | - | Small Airport |
| Orangeville / Castlewood Field | - | Small Airport |
| Orangeville / Laurel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Orillia-RAMA Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport | YPD | Small Airport |
| Platinum Park Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Elmvale
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Elmvale
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St. John's United Church | |
| Wyevale United Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Elmvale
What is the population of Elmvale?
Elmvale has a population of 2,314 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 53.2 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 Elmvale 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 Elmvale safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Elmvale receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Elmvale?
Elmvale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.9 inches, with 11.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Elmvale?
The unemployment rate in Elmvale 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 72 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 Elmvale?
The median home value in Elmvale is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Elmvale?
32.9% of adults in Elmvale 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 Elmvale?
The average commute in Elmvale is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of Elmvale?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Elmvale 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.