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Hastings Highlands, ON

Ontario

Hastings Highlands is a small town in Ontario with a population of 4,385. Residents earn $69,000 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,385 Population 12/sq mi density
$69,000 Median Income $43,280 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 14.8% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$69,000 median income, 15.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $69,000
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.8%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.3%
325% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.0%
13% higher than US avg

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

People

Population4,385
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$43,280
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty14.0%
Commute29 min

Housing

B
Home Value$400,000
Rent$850
Ownership91.8%
Housing Units2,005
Rent Burden14.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain36.2 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation1,296 ft (395 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+33.4%
Graduate+3.7%

Community

Commute29 min

Is Hastings Highlands a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hastings Highlands receives an overall livability score of 2.6 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. Hastings Highlands has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hastings Highlands is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 15.3%, unemployment is notably high. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hastings Highlands is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x 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

9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Hastings Highlands has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches, including 13.4 inches of snow.

Hastings Highlands has a population of 4,385 with a density of 12 people per square mile, spread across 373.2 square miles. The median age is 57.6 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.7% female and 51.3% male. The city is predominantly White (98.4%), with 1.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.4% of residents.

Population

4,385
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
57.6yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
373.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Hastings Highlands vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.4%
19% above US avg
Spanish 1.3%
91% below US avg
Other Languages 5.4%

Social Characteristics

Hastings Highlands vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hastings Highlands is $69,000, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,280 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $832, 42% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 15.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 136 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes. 19.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Hastings Highlands vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,000
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,280
Avg Weekly Wage$832

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.3%
325% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.0%
13% above US avg
Establishments (County)136

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.0 min
Drive Alone87.0%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home19.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Hastings Highlands is $400,000, 42% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 91.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,005 total housing units in the city. 14.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden14.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership91.8%
Owner-Occupied91.8%
Renter-Occupied8.2%
Housing Units2,005

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, Hastings Highlands receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Hastings Highlands 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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Hastings Highlands has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.2 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,296 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average39.1°F
28% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,296 ft (395 m)
Area373.2 sq mi (966.6 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates45.2373°N, 77.9498°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 13.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.5 on May 10, 2022.

May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 137 km
Mar 6, 1991 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada M3.9 143 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M3.6 137 km
Oct 20, 2013 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada M3.6 57 km
Oct 10, 1995 southern Quebec, Canada M3.5 146 km
May 14, 2016 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada M3.5 92 km
May 28, 2002 11 km WNW of Shawville, Canada M3.4 113 km
Jul 4, 2005 45 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada M3.3 139 km
Sep 9, 2015 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M3.2 136 km
Oct 3, 2009 18 km NNE of Pembroke, Canada M3.1 109 km
Jun 30, 2013 19 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M3.1 137 km
May 17, 2013 21 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M3.1 138 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 138 km
May 30, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M2.9 137 km
Jul 27, 2014 13 km SW of Pembroke, Canada M2.9 78 km
Nov 16, 2013 19 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M2.9 138 km
Mar 5, 2009 17 km NW of Constance Bay, Canada M2.8 140 km
Jan 13, 2011 35 km E of Fort-Coulonge, Canada M2.8 149 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 130 km
Jun 15, 2013 18 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 2.3 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.6 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in Wettest
October 44°F (6°C) 3.3 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 3.4 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 2.8 in

Hastings Highlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 10°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.2").

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9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 71% below the national average of 33.7%. 33.4% have completed high school. 3.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 87% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.8%
71% below US avg
High School+33.4%
Graduate Degree+3.7%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density12/sq mi
Total Area373.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.0 min
Drive Alone87.0%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home19.5%

Schools in Hastings Highlands

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maynooth Public School - - - -
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Museums in Hastings Highlands

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bancroft Gem & Mineral Club Mineral Museum
Bancroft Mineral and Mining Museum
North Hastings Heritage Museum

Libraries in Hastings Highlands

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bancroft Public Library0.0
Haliburton County Public Library - Cardiff Branch0.0
Hastings Highlands Public Library0.0

Cafes in Hastings Highlands

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sun Run Cafe
Valley Gourmet Samosa Factory

Gas Stations in Hastings Highlands

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Linkie's General Store
Stop 62
Woods Gas Bar

Ski Resorts Near Hastings Highlands

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kawartha Nordic 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Madawaska Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Hastings Highlands

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pembroke AirportYTAMedium Airport
Bancroft Community Airport-Small Airport
Bobcaygeon / Chesher Lakehurst Airport-Small Airport
Bonnie Brae Airfield-Small Airport
Collins Field-Small Airport
Madawaska Valley Airpark-Small Airport
Stanhope Municipal Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hastings Highlands

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity
St. Andrew's Bethel
St. Ignatius Parish
St. Paul's United Church

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UFO Sightings
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hastings Highlands

What is the population of Hastings Highlands?

Hastings Highlands has a population of 4,385 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 373.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 57.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.7% female and 51.3% male.

Is Hastings Highlands expensive to live in?

The median household income is $69,000, 8% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $400,000 (42% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Hastings Highlands safe?

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

What is the weather like in Hastings Highlands?

Hastings Highlands has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches, with 13.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hastings Highlands?

The job market in Hastings Highlands faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $832. There are 136 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 19.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Hastings Highlands?

The median home value in Hastings Highlands is $400,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $850. The homeownership rate is 91.8%.

How are the schools in Hastings Highlands?

9.8% of adults in Hastings Highlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.4% have completed high school. 3.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Hastings Highlands?

The average commute in Hastings Highlands is 29 minutes. 87% of workers drive alone to work, and 19.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Hastings Highlands?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Hastings Highlands is 98.4% White, 1.6% Asian. 93.4% of residents speak only English at home.

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