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Gravenhurst, ON

Ontario

Gravenhurst is a small city in Ontario with a population of 13,157. Residents earn $73,500 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,157 Population 70/sq mi density
$73,500 Median Income $46,600 per capita
$524,000 Home Value
$1,010 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 231 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$73,500 median income, 10.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$524,000 home value, $1,010/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $73,500
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $524,000
86% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.5%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,010
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.6%
194% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.4%
0% lower than US avg

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

People

Population13,157
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C+
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$46,600
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty12.4%
Commute27 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$524,000
Rent$1,010
Ownership78.6%
Housing Units5,495
Rent Burden20.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain43.3 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation860 ft (262 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+33.7%
Graduate+2.7%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Gravenhurst a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gravenhurst receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Gravenhurst has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gravenhurst is $73,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.6%, unemployment is notably high. 12.4% 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 Gravenhurst is $524,000, making it a premium housing market at 86% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Gravenhurst experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches, including 67.6 inches of snow.

Gravenhurst has a population of 13,157 with a density of 70 people per square mile, spread across 188.9 square miles. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.9% female and 51.1% male. The city is predominantly White (96.9%), with 1.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.7% of residents.

Population

13,157
Total Population
2021 Census
70
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
188.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Gravenhurst vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.7%
19% above US avg
Spanish 0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages 5.4%

Social Characteristics

Gravenhurst vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gravenhurst is $73,500, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,600 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $896, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 408 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 21.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Gravenhurst vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,500
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,600
Avg Weekly Wage$896

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.6%
194% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.4%
0% below US avg
Establishments (County)408

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.4 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home21.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Gravenhurst is $524,000, 86% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,010 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 78.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,495 total housing units in the city. 20.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$524,000
86% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,010
13% below US avg
Rent Burden20.3%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.6%
Owner-Occupied78.6%
Renter-Occupied21.5%
Housing Units5,495

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, Gravenhurst receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Gravenhurst 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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Gravenhurst experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 67.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area188.9 sq mi (489.1 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates44.9168°N, 79.3663°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 67.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 8, 2018.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 137 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 125 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 136 km
Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 64 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 4.0 in
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 22°F (-5°C) 4.1 in

Gravenhurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").

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11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66% below the national average of 33.7%. 33.7% have completed high school. 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 83.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.5%
66% below US avg
High School+33.7%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density70/sq mi
Total Area188.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.4 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit0.2%
Work from Home21.3%

Schools in Gravenhurst

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gravenhurst High School - - - -
Muskoka Beechgrove Public School - - - -
Gravenhurst Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gravenhurst

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CISO-FM 89.1 "MAX FM" Orillia, ON (AAC Stream) modern rock AAC 64 kbps
CFBG 99.5 "Moose FM" Bracebridge, ON hot adult contemporary AAC+ 57 kbps
CFBK 105.5 "Moose FM" Huntsville, ON adult hits AAC+ 57 kbps
CISO-FM 89.1 "MAX FM" Orillia, ON (MP3 Stream) modern rock MP3 128 kbps
CKAR-FM 88.7 "The Bay" Huntsville, ON community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gravenhurst

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site
Grace and Speed
Muskoka Lakes Museum
Torrance Museum
Woodchester Villa

Libraries in Gravenhurst

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bracebridge Library0.0
Gravenhurst Public Library0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Dalton Branch0.0
Muskoka Lakes Library0.0

Hotels in Gravenhurst

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fairfield Inn & Suites
Howard Johnson
Marriott Residence Inn
Muskoka Stay and Sleep Inn

Cafes in Gravenhurst

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Roksy's Cafe
The Blue Willow Tea Shop
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Well Fed

Cinemas in Gravenhurst

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Muskoka Drive In Cinema

Theatres in Gravenhurst

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Muskoka Theatre
The Barge

Dentists in Gravenhurst

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gravenhurst Family Dental Care

Gas Stations in Gravenhurst

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Budget Propane
Canadian Tire
Cango
Esso
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada
Shell
Shell
Ultramar

Banks in Gravenhurst

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

National Bank
RBC Royal Bank
Scotiabank
TD Canada Trust

Golf Courses in Gravenhurst

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Muskoka Bay Club

Breweries in Gravenhurst

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Clear Lake Brewery
Clear Lake Brewery
Muskoka Brewery & Distillery
Sawdust City Brewing Company

Ski Resorts Near Gravenhurst

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
ROC 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Valley Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Horseshoe Valley Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
The Heights Ski & Country Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Gravenhurst

49 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional AirportYLKMedium Airport
Huronia Airport-Medium Airport
Muskoka AirportYQAMedium 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 Airport-Small Airport
Beaverton North-Small Airport
Bracebridge (Stone Wall Farm) Airport-Small Airport
Bracebridge (Tinks) Airport-Small Airport
Bracebridge West Aerodrome-Small Airport
Brechin / Ronan Aircraft Airfield-Small Airport
Brechin / Skywagon City Airfield-Small Airport
Cameron/Arbour Airfield-Small Airport
Cookstown / Tally-Ho Field-Small Airport
Cookstown Airport-Small Airport
Cooper Falls Airstrip-Small Airport
Dillon Field-Small Airport
Dimkovski Airpark-Small Airport
Dunsford Airport-Small Airport
Dwight Airport-Small Airport
Edenvale Aerodrome-Small Airport
Emsdale Airport-Small Airport
Gilford-Small Airport
Grenfel Field-Small Airport
Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Kirkfield / Balsam Lake Airfield-Small Airport
Lorneville Airstrip-Small Airport
Lumsden Air Park-Small Airport
Omemee Airport-Small Airport
Orillia-RAMA Regional Airport-Small Airport
Palestine Airport-Small Airport
Parry Sound Area Municipal AirportYPDSmall Airport
Platinum Park Airport-Small Airport
Port Carling Airport-Small Airport
Rosseau Airport-Small Airport
Seagrave / North Port Airfield-Small Airport
Severn Bridge Airport-Small Airport
Stanhope Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Stone Airport-Small Airport
Sunderland field/Blackwater creek-Small Airport
Truway Field-Small Airport
Ullswater Airport-Small Airport
Walkers Point Airstrip-Small Airport
Whistlewing Airstrip-Small Airport
Wyevale (Boker Field) Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gravenhurst

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gravenhurst Post Office
Gravenhurst South Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gravenhurst

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Knox Presbyterian Church
St. Paul's
Trinity United Church

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UFO Sightings
4
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gravenhurst

What is the population of Gravenhurst?

Gravenhurst has a population of 13,157 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 188.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.9% female and 51.1% male.

Is Gravenhurst expensive to live in?

The median household income is $73,500, 2% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $524,000 (86% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Gravenhurst safe?

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

What is the weather like in Gravenhurst?

Gravenhurst has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches, with 67.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Gravenhurst?

The job market in Gravenhurst faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $896. There are 408 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 21.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Gravenhurst?

The median home value in Gravenhurst is $524,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,010. The homeownership rate is 78.6%.

How are the schools in Gravenhurst?

11.5% of adults in Gravenhurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.7% have completed high school. 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Gravenhurst?

The average commute in Gravenhurst is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 21.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Gravenhurst?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Gravenhurst is 96.9% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 1.7% Asian. 93.7% of residents speak only English at home.

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