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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.

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
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
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
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% 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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units5,080
Rent Burden21.8%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI27 (Good)
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
Broadband94.0%

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, strong internet connectivity. 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.

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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Hawkesbury has a population of 10,194 with a density of 2,615 people per square mile. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.9%), with 1.7% Black, 2.2% Asian.

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 Only19.2%
76% below US avg
Spanish72.2%
439% above US avg
Other Languages8.5%

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. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Hawkesbury vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.5%
219% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.6%
66% above US avg

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 average. Monthly rent averages $810 (30% below US avg).

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

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

Property Tax

In Hawkesbury, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hawkesbury vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Hawkesbury has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. The area enjoys 231 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall73.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

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
5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

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

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

Nearby Cities

Grenville, QC 1,816 pop · 1.8 mi Grenville-sur-la-Rouge, QC 2,883 pop · 3.5 mi L'Orignal, ON 1,450 pop · 3.9 mi East Hawkesbury, ON 3,418 pop · 9.4 mi Brownsburg-Chatham, QC 7,247 pop · 11.2 mi Saint-André-d'Argenteuil, QC 3,053 pop · 13.9 mi Lachute, QC 14,100 pop · 14.1 mi Rigaud, QC 7,854 pop · 17.3 mi North Glengarry, ON 10,144 pop · 17.6 mi Wentworth-Nord, QC 1,672 pop · 17.6 mi Alfred and Plantagenet, ON 9,949 pop · 18.3 mi Plantagenet, ON 9,680 pop · 18.9 mi Papineauville, QC 2,153 pop · 19.4 mi Alexandria, ON 2,906 pop · 19.9 mi
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