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Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury, ON

Ontario

Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury is a large city in Ontario with a population of 166,004. Residents earn $84,000 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
166,004 Population 135/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $53,550 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.5%
23% lower than US avg

How Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population166,004
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$53,550
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty9.5%
Commute23 min

Housing

A
Home Value$348,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units66,402
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain33.0 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation873 ft (266 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x 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

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches, including 11.3 inches of snow.

Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury has a population of 166,004 with a density of 135 people per square mile, spread across 1,230.2 square miles. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 2.5% Black, 3.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 66.5% of residents, while 22.6% speak Spanish.

Population

166,004
Total Population
135
People / sq mi
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
1,230.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 66.5%
15% below US avg
Spanish 22.6%
69% above US avg
Other Languages 10.8%

Social Characteristics

Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,550 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,030, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 116 business establishments, including 44 restaurants. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes. 23.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,000
12% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,550
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.5%
23% below US avg
Establishments (County)116

Business (County)

Restaurants44
Healthcare18
Retail10

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.4 min
Drive Alone83.7%
Public Transit4.1%
Work from Home23.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury is $348,000, 23% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 66,402 total housing units in the city. 26.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden26.9%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units66,402

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, Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury 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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Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.0 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.7°F
26% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Area1,230.2 sq mi (3,186.3 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates46.4900°N, 80.9900°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.0"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 11.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 8, 2019.

Mar 9, 1998 Ontario, Canada M3.9 6 km
Aug 5, 2014 6 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.8 16 km
Mar 13, 2005 5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada M3.6 6 km
May 25, 1998 3 km NW of Lively, Canada M3.4 15 km
Aug 5, 2014 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.3 15 km
Feb 8, 2019 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada M3.1 14 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.0 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 2.9 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 2.4 in

Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.8").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 18 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 83.7% of workers drive alone to work, while 4.1% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density135/sq mi
Total Area1,230.2 sq mi

Services

Healthcare Facilities18
Restaurants44
Retail Stores10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.4 min
Drive Alone83.7%
Public Transit4.1%
Work from Home23.7%

Radio Stations near Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Sudbury, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJRQ-FM "92.7 Rock" Sudbury, ON mainstream rock, rogers media AAC+ 48 kbps
CKLU 96.7 FM university radio MP3
CJMX-FM "KISS 105.3" Sudbury, ON hot adult contemporary, rogers media AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première (Nord de l'Ontario) Sudbury, ON radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique (Nord de l'Ontario) Sudbury, ON blues, classical AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anderson Farm Museum
Copper Cliff Museum
Dynamic Earth
Flour Mill Museum
Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums
Northern Ontario Railroad Museum & Heritage Centre
Rayside-Balfour Museum
Science North

Libraries in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Garson Library and Citizen Service Centre0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - Azilda Branch0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - Capreol Branch0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - Chelmsford Branch0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - Coniston Branch0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - Copper Cliff Branch0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - Lively Branch0.0
Greater Sudbury Public Library - South End Branch0.0
Greater Sudbury Seed Library0.0
Main Branch0.0
Valley East Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sudbury Market
The Marketplace Sudbury

Breweries in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Stack Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Former Nordic Ski Hill 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adanac Ski Hill 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sudbury AirportYSBMedium Airport
Alban Airport-Small Airport
Dominion Airpark-Small Airport
Killarney Airport-Small Airport
Sudbury / Coniston Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
OATC

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Frequently Asked Questions About Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury

What is the population of Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury?

Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury has a population of 166,004 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 135 people per square mile, spread across 1,230.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury expensive to live in?

The median household income is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $348,000 (23% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury safe?

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

What is the weather like in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury?

Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.0 inches, with 11.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury?

The unemployment rate in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,030. There are 116 business establishments in the area, including 44 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 23.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury?

The median home value in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury is $348,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,000. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury?

32.9% of adults in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury 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 Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury?

The average commute in Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 83.7% of workers drive alone to work, 4.1% use public transit, and 23.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury is 93.4% White, 2.5% Black or African American, 3.2% Asian. 66.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 22.6% speak Spanish.

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