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Laurentian Valley, ON

Ontario

Laurentian Valley is a small city in Ontario with a population of 9,450. Residents earn $94,000 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
9,450 Population 45/sq mi density
$94,000 Median Income $52,250 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$1,020 Median Rent 9.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$94,000 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $1,020/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $94,000
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.5%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,020
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.1%
153% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

How Laurentian Valley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,450
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$94,000
Per Capita$52,250
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty6.5%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$1,020
Ownership88.0%
Housing Units3,715
Rent Burden9.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation620 ft (189 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+30.4%
Graduate+3.7%

Community

Commute23 min

Is Laurentian Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Laurentian Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Laurentian Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Laurentian Valley is $94,000, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 9.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Laurentian Valley is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,020 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x 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

9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Laurentian Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 274 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches, including 12.1 inches of snow.

Laurentian Valley has a population of 9,450 with a density of 45 people per square mile, spread across 208.1 square miles. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.9% female and 50.1% male. The city is predominantly White (97.7%), with 1.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.2% of residents, while 5.4% speak Spanish.

Population

9,450
Total Population
45
People / sq mi
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
208.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Laurentian Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.2%
15% above US avg
Spanish 5.4%
60% below US avg
Other Languages 4.4%

Social Characteristics

Laurentian Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Laurentian Valley is $94,000, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,250 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,005, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 293 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 19.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Laurentian Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,000
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,250
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)293

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.1 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Laurentian Valley is $348,000, 23% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,020 (12% below the national average of $1,163). 88.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,715 total housing units in the city. 9.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,020
12% below US avg
Rent Burden9.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.0%
Owner-Occupied88.0%
Renter-Occupied12.0%
Housing Units3,715

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, Laurentian Valley receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Laurentian Valley 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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Laurentian Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 66°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 33.9 inches. The area receives 12.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area208.1 sq mi (539.1 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates45.7486°N, 77.2680°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 12.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Jul 8, 2023.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 140 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M5.1 71 km
Jun 16, 1991 78 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M4.5 146 km
Mar 6, 1991 49 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada M3.9 67 km
Feb 26, 1998 33 km SW of Saint-Raphaël, Canada M3.7 79 km
May 17, 2013 20 km NNE of Shawville, Canada M3.6 71 km
Oct 20, 2013 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada M3.6 21 km
May 6, 1993 27 km S of Mont-Laurier, Canada M3.5 150 km
Oct 10, 1995 southern Quebec, Canada M3.5 138 km
Mar 29, 2011 66 km NE of Deep River, Canada M3.5 94 km
Jan 16, 2013 28 km W of Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, Canada M3.5 146 km
May 14, 2016 8 km NW of Petawawa, Canada M3.5 24 km
May 28, 2002 11 km WNW of Shawville, Canada M3.4 52 km
Mar 31, 2005 27 km ESE of Maniwaki, Canada M3.4 139 km
Aug 27, 2021 55 km NW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M3.3 136 km
Jun 19, 2016 15 km SSW of Mont-Laurier, Canada M3.3 150 km
Jun 23, 2010 28 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M3.3 140 km
Jun 11, 2008 6 km NNE of Buckingham, Canada M3.3 147 km
Jul 4, 2005 45 km NNW of Fort-Coulonge, Canada M3.3 62 km
May 11, 2007 24 km NNW of Saint-Boniface, Canada M3.2 140 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 33 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.3 in
April 38°F (4°C) 2.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in Wettest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
November 33°F (0°C) 2.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 2.6 in

Laurentian Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 9°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.9").

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9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 72% below the national average of 33.7%. 30.4% have completed high school. 3.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.5%
72% below US avg
High School+30.4%
Graduate Degree+3.7%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density45/sq mi
Total Area208.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.1 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.3%

Radio Stations near Laurentian Valley

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CIMY-FM 104.9 "MyFM" Pembroke, ON adult contemporary AAC+ 31 kbps

Museums in Laurentian Valley

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bonnechere Museum
CFB Petawawa Military Museum & Canadian Airborne Forces Museum
Champlain Trail Museum
Murray L. Moore Hydro Museum
Petawawa Heritage Village

Libraries in Laurentian Valley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bonnechere Union Public Library0.0
Killaloe & District Public Library0.0
Pembroke Public Library0.0
Petawawa Public Library0.0

Gas Stations in Laurentian Valley

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Gyms in Laurentian Valley

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pembroke Outdoor Sportsman's Club

Breweries in Laurentian Valley

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
L'Ancienne Banque
Square Timber Brewing Company
Two Hawks Brewing Co.

Ski Resorts Near Laurentian Valley

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Calabogie Peaks 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Madawaska Mountain 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Mont Chilly 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Laurentian Valley

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pembroke AirportYTAMedium Airport
Bancroft Community Airport—Small Airport
Bonnechere Soaring Aerodrome—Small Airport
Bonnie Brae Airfield—Small Airport
Bruce McPhail Memorial Airport—Small Airport
Collins Field—Small Airport
Lavant Private Field—Small Airport
Madawaska Valley Airpark—Small Airport
Matawatchan Aerodrome—Small Airport
Ompah Airport—Small Airport
Rolph Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Laurentian Valley

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. George's Anglican Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laurentian Valley

What is the population of Laurentian Valley?

Laurentian Valley has a population of 9,450 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 208.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

Is Laurentian Valley expensive to live in?

The median household income is $94,000, 25% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $348,000 (23% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,020 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Laurentian Valley safe?

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

What is the weather like in Laurentian Valley?

Laurentian Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches, with 12.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Laurentian Valley?

The job market in Laurentian Valley faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,005. There are 293 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 19.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Laurentian Valley?

The median home value in Laurentian Valley is $348,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,020. The homeownership rate is 88.0%.

How are the schools in Laurentian Valley?

9.5% of adults in Laurentian Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.4% have completed high school. 3.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Laurentian Valley?

The average commute in Laurentian Valley is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 19.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Laurentian Valley?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Laurentian Valley is 97.7% White, 1.2% Asian. 90.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.4% speak Spanish.

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