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Lanark Highlands, ON

Ontario

Lanark Highlands is a small city in Ontario with a population of 5,737. Residents earn $81,000 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,737 Population 15/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $46,600 per capita
$388,000 Home Value
$990 Median Rent 15.2% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 9.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$388,000 home value, $990/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $81,000
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $388,000
38% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.5%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $990
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.1%
153% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.9%
4% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,737
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$46,600
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty11.9%
Commute39 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$388,000
Rent$990
Ownership88.4%
Housing Units2,495
Rent Burden15.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation591 ft (180 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+29.6%
Graduate+4.1%

Community

Commute39 min

Is Lanark Highlands a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lanark Highlands receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Lanark Highlands has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lanark Highlands is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.1%, unemployment is notably high. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lanark Highlands is $388,000, 38% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $990 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x 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

11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lanark Highlands has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 274 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches, including 12.6 inches of snow.

Lanark Highlands has a population of 5,737 with a density of 15 people per square mile, spread across 398.3 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.8% female and 52.1% male. The city is predominantly White (99.3%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.7% of residents.

Population

5,737
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
398.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Lanark Highlands vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.7%
17% above US avg
Spanish 4.2%
69% below US avg
Other Languages 4.1%

Social Characteristics

Lanark Highlands vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lanark Highlands is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,600 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $896, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 178 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 45.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lanark Highlands vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,000
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,600
Avg Weekly Wage$896

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.9%
4% below US avg
Establishments (County)178

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.6 min
Drive Alone92.8%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home45.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Lanark Highlands is $388,000, 38% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $990 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 88.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,495 total housing units in the city. 15.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$388,000
38% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$990
15% below US avg
Rent Burden15.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.4%
Owner-Occupied88.4%
Renter-Occupied11.6%
Housing Units2,495

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, Lanark Highlands receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Lanark 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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Lanark Highlands has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.1 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area398.3 sq mi (1,031.5 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates45.0876°N, 76.4856°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 12.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

89 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.7 on May 15, 2024.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 119 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 75 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 129 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 147 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 117 km
Mar 6, 1991 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada M3.9 136 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 113 km
Feb 26, 1998 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada M3.7 110 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M3.6 75 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 141 km
Oct 20, 2013 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada M3.6 95 km
Feb 15, 1995 13 km SSE of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada M3.5 144 km
Jan 16, 2013 28 km W of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada M3.5 135 km
May 14, 2016 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada M3.5 118 km
May 28, 2002 11 km WNW of Shawville, Canada M3.4 61 km
Mar 31, 2005 27 km ESE of Maniwaki, Canada M3.4 148 km
Jun 23, 2010 28 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M3.3 118 km
Jun 11, 2008 6 km NNE of Buckingham, Canada M3.3 106 km
Jul 4, 2005 45 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada M3.3 132 km
Jun 24, 2010 27 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M3.2 115 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 33 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 2.3 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in Wettest
October 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
November 35°F (1°C) 3.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.6 in

Lanark Highlands has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 12°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.0").

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11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66% below the national average of 33.7%. 29.6% have completed high school. 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 92.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.5%
66% below US avg
High School+29.6%
Graduate Degree+4.1%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density15/sq mi
Total Area398.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.6 min
Drive Alone92.8%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home45.4%

Schools in Lanark Highlands

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maple Grove Public School — — — —
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Lanark Highlands

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Valley Heritage Radio — MP3 128 kbps
CKBY "92.3 Country" Smith Falls, ON country UNKNOWN
CJET-FM "City News 101.1" Smith Falls, ON format change, news AAC+ 47 kbps
Valley Heritage Radio 98.7 CJHR classic country, country MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Lanark Highlands

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archives Lanark
Forest & Farm Heritage Museum
Lanark & District Museum
Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum
Maple Heritage Museum
McMartin House
Middleville & District Museum
Musée Inga-Va
Perth Museum
The R. Tait McKenzie Memorial Museum

Libraries in Lanark Highlands

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Greater Madawaska Public Library0.0
Lanark Highlands Public Library0.0
Mississippi Mills Public Library - Pakenham Branch0.0
Perth & District Union Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lanark Highlands

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Perth Farmers Market

Clinics in Lanark Highlands

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

North Lanark Community Health Centre

Gas Stations in Lanark Highlands

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stinson

Golf Courses in Lanark Highlands

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Heron Golf Club
Timber Run Golf Course

Breweries in Lanark Highlands

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bridge Masters Brewing Company
Calabogie Brewing Company
Perth Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Lanark Highlands

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Calabogie Peaks 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mount Pakenham Ski Hill 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Camp Fortune 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Cascades Ski 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sommet Edelweiss 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Centre Vorlage 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Lanark Highlands

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ottawa / Carp Airport—Medium Airport
Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) AirportYSHMedium Airport
1669 Diamondview Road Private Strip—Small Airport
1797 Diamondview Road Private Strip—Small Airport
Arnprior Airport—Small Airport
Baker Valley Airpark—Small Airport
Brockville - Thousand Islands Regional Tackaberry AirportXBRSmall Airport
Bruce McPhail Memorial Airport—Small Airport
Burritts Rapids Private Strip—Small Airport
Camden East / Varty Lake Airport—Small Airport
Carleton Place Airport—Small Airport
Cedar Hill Aerodrome—Small Airport
Django Field—Small Airport
Flint Field—Small Airport
Fumerton Field—Small Airport
Gananoque Airport—Small Airport
Lavant Private Field—Small Airport
Matawatchan Aerodrome—Small Airport
Merrickville Private Strip—Small Airport
Newburgh - R.S. (Bob) Clapp Memorial Airstrip—Small Airport
Ompah Airport—Small Airport
Parti Field—Small Airport
Pontiac Airpark—Small Airport
Portland / Red Neck Air Force Field—Small Airport
Smiths Falls Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Tomvale Airport—Small Airport
Westport / Rideau Lakes Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Lanark Highlands

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lanark Post Office
McDonald's Corners Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lanark Highlands

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Peter Church
St. Declan's Mission Parish
St. James' Church
Trinity United Church
Trinity United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lanark Highlands

What is the population of Lanark Highlands?

Lanark Highlands has a population of 5,737 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 398.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.8% female and 52.1% male.

Is Lanark Highlands expensive to live in?

The median household income is $81,000, 8% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $388,000 (38% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $990 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Lanark Highlands safe?

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

What is the weather like in Lanark Highlands?

Lanark Highlands has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches, with 12.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lanark Highlands?

The job market in Lanark Highlands faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $896. There are 178 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 39 minutes, and 45.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lanark Highlands?

The median home value in Lanark Highlands is $388,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $990. The homeownership rate is 88.4%.

How are the schools in Lanark Highlands?

11.5% of adults in Lanark Highlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.6% have completed high school. 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Lanark Highlands?

The average commute in Lanark Highlands is 39 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 92.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 45.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lanark Highlands?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lanark Highlands is 99.3% White. 91.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.2% speak Spanish.

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