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L'Orignal, ON
Ontario
L'Orignal is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,450. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
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How L'Orignal Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is L'Orignal a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, L'Orignal receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. L'Orignal offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in L'Orignal is $82,573, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in L'Orignal is $461,770, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x 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
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
L'Orignal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 262 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches, including 14.6 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
L'Orignal vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
L'Orignal vs U.S. Average
Income: L'Orignal vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $82,573 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,716 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $918 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 45 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $461,770 |
| 64% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,012 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 580 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: L'Orignal vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 121.1 sq mi (313.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6198°N, 74.6915°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 73 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°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) | 3.1 in |
L'Orignal has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Total Area | 121.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
Schools in L'Orignal
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire catholique Saint-Jean-Baptiste | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near L'Orignal
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in L'Orignal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Société historique Louis-Joseph-Papineau |
Libraries in L'Orignal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Plantagenet Public Library - Alfred Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Alfred Plantagenet Public Library - Lefaivre Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| BIBLIO | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Calumet | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Grenville | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Pointe-au-Chêne | 0.0 | |||||
| Champlain Township Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalkeith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hawkesbury Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Nation Public Library - St. Isidore Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in L'Orignal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Flea Market | |||||
| Marché D'ici |
Gas Stations in L'Orignal
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in L'Orignal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau's All Natural Brewing Company | ||||
| Wood Brothers Brewing Company |
Ski Resorts Near L'Orignal
16 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 | — | — | — |
| Piste de Glisse | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near L'Orignal
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Regional Airport | YCC | Medium Airport |
| Massena International Airport Richards Field | MSS | Medium Airport |
| Montreal Mirabel International Airport | YMX | Medium Airport |
| Alexandria Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Cheney | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury (East) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm Field | — | Small Airport |
| Hawkesbury Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Herb's Travel Plaza Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Indian Creek Field | — | Small Airport |
| Kenmore Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Lachute Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lancaster Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Long Sault Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Maxville (Bourdon Farm) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maxville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mont-Tremblant/Saint-Jovite Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montreal / St-Lazare Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Morrisburg Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Navan Bearbrook Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ottawa / Casselman (Shea Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Ottawa/Embrun Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Pendleton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Donat Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| St-Jérôme Airport | — | Small Airport |
| St. André-Avellin Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Val Morin Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Williamsburg (North) Farm Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Williamsburg (South) Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Williamsburg Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in L'Orignal
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| L'Orignal Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in L'Orignal
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cassburn United Church | |
| Paroisse St Jean Baptiste |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About L'Orignal
What is the population of L'Orignal?
L'Orignal has a population of 1,450 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 121.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is L'Orignal expensive to live in?
The median household income is $82,573, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $461,770 (64% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is L'Orignal safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, L'Orignal receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in L'Orignal?
L'Orignal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches, with 14.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in L'Orignal?
The unemployment rate in L'Orignal is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 45 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 23.8% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in L'Orignal?
The median home value in L'Orignal is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in L'Orignal?
32.9% of adults in L'Orignal hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in L'Orignal?
The average commute in L'Orignal is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of L'Orignal?
The racial and ethnic makeup of L'Orignal is 94.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3.1% Asian. 82% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.1% speak Spanish.