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Hawkesbury, ON

Ontario

Hawkesbury is a small city in Ontario with a population of 10,194. Residents earn $53,200 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,194 Population 2,615/sq mi density
$53,200 Median Income $38,280 per capita
$224,000 Home Value
$810 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 231 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$53,200 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$224,000 home value, $810/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $53,200
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $224,000
21% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.7%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $810
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 11.5%
219% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.6%
66% higher than US avg

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

People

Population10,194
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density2,615/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,200
Per Capita$38,280
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty20.6%
Commute23 min

Housing

A
Home Value$224,000
Rent$810
Ownership51.4%
Housing Units5,080
Rent Burden21.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation167 ft (51 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+34.1%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Hawkesbury a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hawkesbury receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Hawkesbury has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hawkesbury is $53,200, 29% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hawkesbury is $224,000, 21% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x 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

5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Hawkesbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 73.5 inches of snow.

Hawkesbury has a population of 10,194 with a density of 2,615 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.7% female and 47.3% male. The city is predominantly White (94.9%), with 1.7% Black, 2.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 19.2% of residents, while 72.2% speak Spanish.

Population

10,194
Total Population
2021 Census
2,615
People / sq mi
54.8yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
3.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Hawkesbury vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 19.2%
76% below US avg
Spanish 72.2%
439% above US avg
Other Languages 8.5%

Social Characteristics

Hawkesbury vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hawkesbury is $53,200, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,280. The average weekly wage is $736, 49% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 316 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 12.7% of workers work from home.

Income: Hawkesbury vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,200
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,280
Avg Weekly Wage$736

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.5%
219% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.6%
66% above US avg
Establishments (County)316

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.8 min
Drive Alone83.0%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home12.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Hawkesbury is $224,000, 21% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $810 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 51.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,080 total housing units in the city. 21.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$224,000
21% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$810
30% below US avg
Rent Burden21.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership51.4%
Owner-Occupied51.4%
Renter-Occupied48.6%
Housing Units5,080

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, Hawkesbury receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Hawkesbury 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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Hawkesbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 73.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Population Density2,615/sq mi
Coordinates45.6001°N, 74.6160°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 73.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 74 km
Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 141 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 136 km
Oct 19, 1990 11 km SW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.6 123 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 46 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 20 km
Dec 25, 1993 9 km WSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M4.3 126 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 45 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 36 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 29 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 71 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 26 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 46 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 106 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 92 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 54 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 6 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 48 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 52 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.9 in
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
November 35°F (1°C) 3.9 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 3.0 in

Hawkesbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.4").

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5.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 83% below the national average of 33.7%. 34.1% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 83% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.7%
83% below US avg
High School+34.1%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density2,615/sq mi
Total Area3.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.8 min
Drive Alone83.0%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home12.7%

Colleges & Universities in Hawkesbury

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
La Cité Collégiale - Alfred Campus

Schools in Hawkesbury

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Catholic Elementary School Paul VI
Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute
Pleasant Corners Public School
École élémentaire publique Nouvel Horizon
École élémentaire publique Le Sommet
École secondaire catholique régionale de Hawkesbury
St. Jude's Catholic Elementary School
École élémentaire catholique Saint-Grégoire
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Radio Stations near Hawkesbury

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Hawkesbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Glengarry Pioneer Museum
Musée Régional D'Argenteuil

Libraries in Hawkesbury

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Calumet0.0
Bibliothèque de Grenville0.0
Bibliothèque Pointe-au-Chêne0.0
Brownsburg Bibliotheque0.0
Champlain Township Public Library0.0
Dalkeith Library0.0
Hawkesbury Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hawkesbury

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché D'ici

Hotels in Hawkesbury

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quality Inn & Suites

Cafes in Hawkesbury

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Clinics in Hawkesbury

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Trillium Medical Clinic

Dentists in Hawkesbury

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Dentaire Hawkesbury Dental Centre
Centre Dentaire Hawkesbury Dental Centre
Clinique Dentaire Bédard & Villeneuve

Gas Stations in Hawkesbury

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso
GO Campbell Petroleum Ltd
GO Campbell Petroleum Ltd
MacEwen
MacEwen
MacEwen
Mr Gas
Shell
Shell
Shell
Ultramar

Banks in Hawkesbury

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CIBC
Desjardins
National Bank
RBC
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Hawkesbury

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hawkesbury Centre
Hawkesbury Mall

Gyms in Hawkesbury

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fit Life Gym

Golf Courses in Hawkesbury

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hawkesbury Golf & Curling Club
Le Cite Golf Club

Breweries in Hawkesbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Beau's All Natural Brewing Company
Wood Brothers Brewing Company

Ski Resorts Near Hawkesbury

15 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ski Mont Rigaud 0.0 $0
Glissade 0.0 $0
Mont Habitant 0.0 $0
Sommet Saint-Sauveur 0.0 $0
Ski Morin Heights 0.0 $0
Sommet Olympia 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Gabriel 0.0 $0
Ski Chantecler 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Avalanche 0.0 $0
Belle Neige 0.0 $0
Vallée Bleue 0.0 $0
Mont Blanc 0.0 $0
Mont Tremblant Resort 0.0 $0
Zone Telemark Montagne Noir 0.0 $0
Ski La Réserve 0.0 $0

Airports Near Hawkesbury

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cornwall Regional AirportYCCMedium Airport
Massena International Airport Richards FieldMSSMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Alexandria AerodromeSmall Airport
CheneySmall Airport
Hawkesbury (East) AirportSmall Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm FieldSmall Airport
Hawkesbury AirportSmall Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza AirstripSmall Airport
Indian Creek FieldSmall Airport
Lachute AirportSmall Airport
Lancaster AirparkSmall Airport
Long Sault AirstripSmall Airport
Malone Dufort AirportSmall Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) AirportSmall Airport
Maxville AirportSmall Airport
Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite AirportSmall Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île PerrotSmall Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare AirportSmall Airport
Morrisburg AirportSmall Airport
Navan Bearbrook AirportSmall Airport
Ottawa / Casselman (Shea Field)Small Airport
Ottawa/Embrun AerodromeSmall Airport
Pendleton AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Donat AerodromeSmall Airport
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
St. André-Avellin AerodromeSmall Airport
Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee AirportSmall Airport
Val Morin AirstripSmall Airport
Williamsburg (North) Farm StripSmall Airport
Williamsburg (South) AerodromeSmall Airport
Williamsburg AerodromeSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hawkesbury

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post
Canada Post
Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hawkesbury

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Parish of Vankleek Hill
Centre Chrétien Viens et Vois
Centre Chrétien Viens et Vois
Église advendiste du septième jour de Hawkesbury
Holy Trinity Church
Knox Presbyterian Church
Paroisse Saint-Grégoire
Paroisse St-Pierre Apôtre
St. Jude's Church
St. Jude's Church
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Trinity United Church
Vankleek Hill Baptist Church

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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawkesbury

What is the population of Hawkesbury?

Hawkesbury has a population of 10,194 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 2,615 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 54.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.7% female and 47.3% male.

Is Hawkesbury expensive to live in?

The median household income is $53,200, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $224,000 (21% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Hawkesbury safe?

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

What is the weather like in Hawkesbury?

Hawkesbury has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.0 inches, with 73.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Hawkesbury?

The job market in Hawkesbury faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $736. There are 316 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 12.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Hawkesbury?

The median home value in Hawkesbury is $224,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $810. The homeownership rate is 51.4%.

How are the schools in Hawkesbury?

5.7% of adults in Hawkesbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.1% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Hawkesbury?

The average commute in Hawkesbury is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 83% of workers drive alone to work, and 12.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Hawkesbury?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Hawkesbury is 94.9% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 2.2% Asian. 19.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 72.2% speak Spanish.

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