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Essa, ON
Ontario · Barrie Metro
Essa is a small city in Ontario with a population of 22,970. Residents earn $108,000 per year, which is 44% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Essa Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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C+Climate
Education
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Is Essa a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Essa receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Essa has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Essa is $108,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 44% above $75,149. This places Essa among higher-income communities. At 10.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Essa is $700,000, making it a premium housing market at 148% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,110 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x 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
11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Essa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches, including 8.8 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Essa vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Essa vs U.S. Average
Income: Essa vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $108,000 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,950 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,018 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.7% |
| 197% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 712 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 32.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.2% |
| Work from Home | 22.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $700,000 |
| 148% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,110 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 16.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 80.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.4% |
| Housing Units | 7,950 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Essa 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 | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 108.1 sq mi (279.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 213/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2344°N, 79.8064°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 | - | 127 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in |
Essa has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (2.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 34.7% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 3.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 213/sq mi |
| Total Area | 108.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 32.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.2% |
| Work from Home | 22.3% |
Schools in Essa
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario Vipassana Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Baxter Central Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Essa
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #100 BEST IBIZA DEEP HOUSE | chill, chill house | MP3 | |
| AIRPORT LOUNGE RADIO | aereoporto, airport | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100% ACID JAZZ | acid, acid jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Power Pop Rock Radio | classic rock, pop | MP3 320 kbps | |
| CHKT 1430 "Fairchild Radio" Toronto, ON | multicultural, multilingual | AAC 50 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Barrie, ON | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CISO-FM 89.1 "MAX FM" Orillia, ON (AAC Stream) | modern rock | AAC 64 kbps | |
| A9RADIO | arts, culture | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CFJB-FM 95.7 "Rock 95" Barrie, ON | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| CFDC-FM 104.9 "Country 105" Shelburne, ON (AAC Stream) | country | AAC 64 kbps | |
| CFDC 104.9 "Country 105" Shelburne, ON (MP3 Stream) | country | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKMB 107.5 "KOOL FM" Barrie, ON | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| 93.7 K Country | - | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| CISO-FM 89.1 "MAX FM" Orillia, ON (MP3 Stream) | modern rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Disney Country FM 89.1 | pop, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJLF "LIFE 100.3" Barrie, ON | christian, christian praise&worship | OGG | |
| CKOU "K Country 93.7" Georgina, ON | - | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| CIMA 92.1 "FM 92 South Simcoe" Alliston, ON | adult contemporary | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| CIDC-FM "Z-103.5" Orangeville, ON | rhythmic contemporary hits | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CKMO 101.5 "FM101" Orangeville, ON | adult contemporary | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Absoluut FM | community radio, dutch | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MCBN Radio | music, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Flow 98 7 CKFG-FM - Toronto | hip hop, r&b | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Museums in Essa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force Annex | ||||
| Borden Military Museum | ||||
| Dufferin County Museum & Archives | ||||
| Museum on the Boyne | ||||
| Simcoe County Museum | ||||
| Sir Fredrick Banting Homestead/ Birthplace of Banting | ||||
| The Grey & Simcoe Foresters Regimental Museum |
Libraries in Essa
| 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 | |||||
| Base Borden Military and Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bradford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clearview Public Library - Sunnidale Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Essa Public Library - Angus Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Essa Public Library - Thornton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Innisfil Public Library - Cookstown Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Innisfil Public Library - Stroud Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Innisfil Seed Library | 0.0 | |||||
| King Township Public Library - Schomberg Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| New Tecumseth Public Library - D. A. Jones Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| New Tecumseth Public Library - Main Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| New Tecumseth Public Library - Pam Kirkpatrick Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Springwater Public Library - Midhurst Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Springwater Public Library - Minesing Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Essa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 Market | |||||
| Barrie Farmer's Market |
Gas Stations in Essa
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Essa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near Essa
15 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The small snow downhill tubing | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Earl Bales Park Ski and Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hockley Valley Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mansfield Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| ROC | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Devil's Glen Country 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 Essa
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | Large Airport |
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport | YLK | Medium Airport |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport | YTZ | Medium Airport |
| Brampton-Caledon Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Huronia Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Muskoka Airport | YQA | Medium Airport |
| Alliston Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Arthur (Metz Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Arthur (Peskett Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Arthur South Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Baldwin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Baldwin West Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Barrie Executive Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beaverton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beaverton North | - | Small Airport |
| Beeton Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bellamy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Belwood (Baird Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Belwood (Ellen Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Belwood (Wright Field) 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 |
| Conestogo / Largo Woods Field | - | 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 |
| Elmira (East) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Erin Northwest Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fergus (Royland Field) | - | 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Essa
What is the population of Essa?
Essa has a population of 22,970 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 213 people per square mile, spread across 108.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.6 years. The population is 49.3% female and 50.7% male.
Is Essa expensive to live in?
The median household income is $108,000, 44% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $700,000 (148% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,110 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Essa safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Essa receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Essa?
Essa 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 68°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.3 inches, with 8.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Essa?
The job market in Essa faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,018. There are 712 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 32 minutes, and 22.3% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Essa?
The median home value in Essa is $700,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,110. The homeownership rate is 80.6%.
How are the schools in Essa?
11.1% of adults in Essa hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school. 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Essa?
The average commute in Essa is 32 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 89.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 22.3% work from home.
What are the demographics of Essa?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Essa is 90.2% White, 3.1% Black or African American, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4% Asian. 84.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.1% speak Spanish.