Greater Sudbury, ON

Ontario

Greater 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.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
166,004 Population
$84,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
106 Violent Crime/100K 51 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K (72% below avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,000
12% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 106/100K
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.8%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.4%
189% higher than US avg

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

People

Population166,004
Median AgeN/A
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B
Median Income$84,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment10.4%
PovertyN/A
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units71,480
Rent Burden17.2%

Crime

F
Violent106/100K
Property51/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
AQIN/A
Rain35.8 in/yr

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+26.8%
Graduate+4.3%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Greater Sudbury a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Greater Sudbury receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Greater Sudbury has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Greater Sudbury is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.4%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Safety & Crime

Greater Sudbury is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 106 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 51 per 100,000, 97% below the national average.

Education

13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Greater Sudbury has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches, including 66.7 inches of snow.

Greater Sudbury has a population of 166,004. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 2.5% Black, 3.2% Asian.

Population

166,004
Total Population

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Greater Sudbury vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only66.6%
15% below US avg
Spanish22.6%
69% above US avg
Other Languages10.8%

Social Characteristics

Greater Sudbury vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Greater Sudbury is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.4% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Greater Sudbury vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,000
12% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.4%
189% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden17.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.5%
Renter-Occupied35.5%
Housing Units71,480

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Greater Sudbury vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Greater Sudbury has a violent crime rate of 106 per 100,000 residents, 72% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 51 per 100,000 (97% below US avg).

Crime Rates: Greater Sudbury vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent106.2/100K
72% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property51.0/100K
97% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Greater Sudbury has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.8 inches.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.8 inches
6% below US avg
Snowfall66.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Coordinates46.4900°N, 80.9900°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.8%
59% below US avg
High School+26.8%
Graduate Degree+4.3%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

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

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