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Larder Lake, ON

Ontario

Larder Lake is a small town in Ontario with a population of 745. Residents earn $73,500 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
745 Population 9/sq mi density
$73,500 Median Income $47,000 per capita
$130,000 Home Value
$720 Median Rent 12.2% income on rent
35°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$73,500 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $720/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $73,500
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $130,000
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.7%
89% lower than US avg
Median Rent $720
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.2%
128% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.2%
15% higher than US avg

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

People

Population745
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density9/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$47,000
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty14.2%
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$720
Ownership82.4%
Housing Units370
Rent Burden12.2%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation951 ft (290 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+31.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute32 min

Is Larder Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Larder Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Larder Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Larder Lake is $73,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Larder Lake is $130,000, 54% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $720 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Larder Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F. Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 274 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches, including 13.5 inches of snow.

Larder Lake has a population of 745 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 87.9 square miles. The median age is 51.2 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.7% female and 52.4% male. The city is predominantly White (99.3%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 75.2% of residents, while 19.5% speak Spanish.

Population

745
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
51.2yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
87.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Larder Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 75.2%
4% below US avg
Spanish 19.5%
45% above US avg
Other Languages 5.4%

Social Characteristics

Larder Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Larder Lake is $73,500, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,000 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $904, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 23 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes. 14.3% of workers work from home.

Income: Larder Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,500
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$47,000
Avg Weekly Wage$904

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.2%
15% above US avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.7 min
Drive Alone83.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Larder Lake is $130,000, 54% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $720 (38% below the national average of $1,163). 82.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 370 total housing units in the city. 12.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,000
54% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$720
38% below US avg
Rent Burden12.2%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.4%
Owner-Occupied82.4%
Renter-Occupied18.9%
Housing Units370

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, Larder Lake receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Larder Lake 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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Larder Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. 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 34.0 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet.

Temperature

2°F Jan (-17°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average34.9°F
35% below US avg
January Average2°F (-17°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Area87.9 sq mi (227.6 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates48.0994°N, 79.7192°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 13.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 25, 2020.

Jan 1, 2000 17 km NNE of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Canada M4.7 147 km
Apr 1, 2020 3 km NE of Saint-Isidore, Canada M2.9 79 km
Jul 25, 2020 33 km NW of Malartic, Canada M2.9 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 2°F (-17°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 6°F (-15°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 18°F (-8°C) 2.2 in
April 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 2.5 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 2.6 in

Larder Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 2°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.8").

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3.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 89% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 83.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.7%
89% below US avg
High School+31.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density9/sq mi
Total Area87.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.7 min
Drive Alone83.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

Radio Stations near Larder Lake

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJBB 103.1 "Ranch Country" Englehart, ON country AAC+ 32 kbps

Libraries in Larder Lake

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
McGarry Library0.0

Ski Resorts Near Larder Lake

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Raven Mountain 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Larder Lake

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Earlton (Timiskaming Regional) AirportYXRMedium Airport
Kirkland Lake AirportYKXMedium Airport
Elk Lake Airport—Small Airport
Englehart (Dave's Field)—Small Airport
St Bruno-de-Guigues Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Larder Lake

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Larder Lake Post Office

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Frequently Asked Questions About Larder Lake

What is the population of Larder Lake?

Larder Lake has a population of 745 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 87.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.7% female and 52.4% male.

Is Larder Lake expensive to live in?

The median household income is $73,500, 2% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $130,000 (54% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $720 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Larder Lake safe?

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

What is the weather like in Larder Lake?

Larder Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 2°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.0 inches, with 13.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Larder Lake?

The job market in Larder Lake faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $904. There are 23 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 32 minutes, and 14.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Larder Lake?

The median home value in Larder Lake is $130,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $720. The homeownership rate is 82.4%.

How are the schools in Larder Lake?

3.7% of adults in Larder Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Larder Lake?

The average commute in Larder Lake is 32 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 83.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 14.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Larder Lake?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Larder Lake is 99.3% White. 75.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 19.5% speak Spanish.

Nearby Cities

Kirkland Lake, ON 7,750 pop · 15.0 mi Englehart, ON 1,442 pop · 20.3 mi Timiskaming, Unorganized, West Part, ON 3,210 pop · 32.1 mi Rouyn-Noranda, QC 42,313 pop · 33.5 mi Notre-Dame-du-Nord, QC 1,090 pop · 36.6 mi Temiskaming Shores, ON 9,634 pop · 41.9 mi Haileybury, ON 3,247 pop · 45.1 mi Black River-Matheson, ON 2,572 pop · 45.6 mi Saint-Bruno-de-Guigues, QC 1,185 pop · 45.7 mi Palmarolle, QC 1,386 pop · 45.7 mi Saint-Isidore, QC 2,769 pop · 50.0 mi La Sarre, QC 7,358 pop · 54.0 mi Lorrainville, QC 1,286 pop · 54.2 mi Ville-Marie, QC 2,831 pop · 54.6 mi
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