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Kawartha Lakes, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
79,247 Population 68/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $48,560 per capita
$572,000 Home Value
$1,100 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 11.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$572,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Kawartha Lakes, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,000
9% above
$48,560 per capita
Home Value
$572,000
103% above
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
5% below
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
71% below
33.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
211% above
10.2% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
269 sunny days/yr

How Kawartha Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kawartha Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
109%
Home Value
203%
Rent
95%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
311%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kawartha Lakes a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kawartha Lakes residents earn a median household income of $82,000 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,560. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kawartha Lakes is $572,000 , 103% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

9.9% of adults in Kawartha Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 33.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kawartha Lakes has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population79,247
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$48,560
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty10.2%
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

C+
Home Value$572,000
Rent$1,100
Ownership82.8%
Housing Units32,710
Rent Burden19.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation876 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+33.6%
Graduate+2.6%

Community

Commute35 min

Did You Know?

23.6% work from home.