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Embrun, ON
Ontario · Ottawa-Gatineau Metro
Embrun is a small city in Ontario with a population of 8,680. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
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How Embrun Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Embrun a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Embrun 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. Embrun offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Embrun 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 Embrun 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
Embrun experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 66.6 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Embrun vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Embrun vs U.S. Average
Income: Embrun 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) | 269 |
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 | 3,472 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Embrun 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 | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 85.6 sq mi (221.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2757°N, 75.2727°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 61 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.0 in |
Embrun has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 15°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Total Area | 85.6 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 Embrun
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire catholique Embrun | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire publique De la Rivière Castor | — | — | — | — |
| École secondaire catholique Embrun | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Embrun
33 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFGO "TSN 1200" Ottawa, ON | bell media, sports news | AAC+ 40 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Ottawa, ON (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio 1 Ottawa (CBO-FM) | information, news | UNKNOWN | |
| CFRA "News Talk Radio 580" Ottawa, ON | news talk | AAC+ 40 kbps | |
| TSN 1200 | live sports, sports | AAC+ 40 kbps | |
| CFTX-FM 96.5 "BPM Sports" Gatineau, QC | bpm sports, sports | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Canada At Large | alternative / indie, alternative rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CHRI 99.1 Ottawa | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ottawa Live 885 (CLIVFM) | alternative, alternative rock | AAC 145 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Musique - Ottawa, ON | blues, classical | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CKOF "FM 104.7 Outaouais" Gatineau, QC | actualités, news | MP3 | |
| Irish Radio Canada | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| CJRO-FM 107.7 Carlsbad Springs, ON | community radio, radio communautaire | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Ottawa KiSS 105.3 FM (CISSFM) | pop | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CKDJ-FM 107.9 Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON (MP3 Stream) | campus radio, student radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Labgate Hitwave Rewind | old hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CHUO-FM 89.1 University of Ottawa, ON | community radio, student radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CHEZ-FM 106.1 "Chez 106" Ottawa, ON | mainstream rock, rogers media | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CJFO 94.5 "Unique FM" Ottawa, ON | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CILV-FM 88.5 "Live Eighty Eight Five" - Ottawa, ON | alternative rock, stingray network | AAC 130 kbps | |
| CKCU FM 93.1 | alternative, college radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| CKDJ-FM 107.9 Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON (AAC Stream) | campus radio, student radio | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Radio Canada Ici Première (Ottawa-Gatineau) Ottawa, ON | radio publique | AAC 48 kbps | |
| CKVV 97.5 "Moose FM" Kemptville, ON | adult hits | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CKCU 93.1 FM | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 106.1 CHEZ | mainstream rock, rock | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CJET-FM Country 92.3 | — | UNKNOWN | |
| Ottawa CHEZ 106.1 (CHEZFM) | hard rock, metal | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CKCU The Mighty 93.1 | college radio | MP3 256 kbps | |
| CIWW CityNews Ottawa | news, sport | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CIDG-FM "Rebel Rock101.7" Ottawa, ON | classic rock, mainstream rock | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CKDJ "AIR-AM 1700" Algonquin College-Ottawa, ON | campus radio, contemporary hits | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| CKVV 97.5 "Juice FM" Kemptville, ON | adult hits | AAC+ 57 kbps |
Museums in Embrun
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterville and District Heritage Centre | ||||
| Cumberland Heritage Village Museum | ||||
| Keith M Boyd Museum | ||||
| Osgoode Township Historical Society and Museum |
Libraries in Embrun
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Jean-Marie-Caron | 0.0 | |||||
| Casselman Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clarence-Rockland Public Library - Bourget Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ottawa Public Library - Cumberland Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ottawa Public Library - Metcalfe Village Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ottawa Public Library - Vernon Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Russell Public Library - Embrun Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Russell Public Library - Russell Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SDG Library - Chesterville Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SDG Library - Crysler Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SDG Library - Finch Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| SDG Library - Winchester Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| St-Albert Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| The Nation Public Library - Limoges Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Embrun
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Farmer's Market | |||||
| Ottawa Farmers' Market |
Cafes in Embrun
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Embrun
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Embrun
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Embrun
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Embrun
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Embrun
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Embrun
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Embrun
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Embrun
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie Étienne Brûlé | ||||
| Broadhead Brewing Company | ||||
| Cassel Brewery | ||||
| Orléans Brewing Company | ||||
| Simple Grain Brewery | ||||
| Stray Dog Brewing Company |
Ski Resorts Near Embrun
5 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Fortune | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Cascades Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sommet Edelweiss | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Centre Vorlage | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Ste. Marie | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Embrun
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | YOW | Large Airport |
| Cornwall Regional Airport | YCC | Medium Airport |
| Massena International Airport Richards Field | MSS | Medium Airport |
| Ogdensburg International Airport | OGS | Medium Airport |
| Ottawa / Carp Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Ottawa / Gatineau Airport | YND | Medium Airport |
| Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport | YRO | Medium Airport |
| Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport | YSH | Medium Airport |
| Alexandria Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Brockville - Thousand Islands Regional Tackaberry Airport | XBR | Small Airport |
| Burritts Rapids Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Cheney | — | Small Airport |
| Devereaux Rd Farm Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Django Field | — | Small Airport |
| Grey's Creek Private Airstrip | — | 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 |
| Hicks Field | — | Small Airport |
| Hurlbut Field | — | Small Airport |
| Indian Creek Field | — | Small Airport |
| Iroquois Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kars / Rideau Valley Air Park | — | Small Airport |
| Kenmore Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Long Sault Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Maxville (Bourdon Farm) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maxville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Merrickville Private Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Morrisburg Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Navan Bearbrook Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ottawa / Casselman (Shea Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Ottawa / Manotick (Hope Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Ottawa/Embrun Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Pendleton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Potsdam Municipal Airport Damon Field | — | Small Airport |
| St. André-Avellin Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Williamsburg (North) Farm Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Williamsburg (South) Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Williamsburg Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Embrun
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post |
Treatment Centers in Embrun
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Vitalfit |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Embrun
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St. Jacques Parish |
Frequently Asked Questions About Embrun
What is the population of Embrun?
Embrun has a population of 8,680 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 101 people per square mile, spread across 85.6 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 Embrun 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 Embrun safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Embrun receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Embrun?
Embrun has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches, with 66.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Embrun?
The unemployment rate in Embrun 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 269 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 Embrun?
The median home value in Embrun is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Embrun?
32.9% of adults in Embrun 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 Embrun?
The average commute in Embrun is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of Embrun?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Embrun 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.