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Mississaugas of Scugog Island, ON

Ontario · Oshawa Metro

Mississaugas of Scugog Island is a small town in Ontario with a population of 125. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
125 Population 126/sq mi density
$82,573 Median Income $47,716 per capita
$461,770 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 272 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$82,573 median income, 22.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$461,770 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,573
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $461,770
64% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 22.2%
517% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.5%
9% higher than US avg

How Mississaugas of Scugog Island Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population125
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density126/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,573
Per Capita$47,716
Unemployment22.2%
Poverty13.5%
Commute8 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$461,770
Rent$1,012
Ownership30.0%
Housing Units50
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation899 ft (274 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+45.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute8 min

Is Mississaugas of Scugog Island a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mississaugas of Scugog Island receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Mississaugas of Scugog Island has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mississaugas of Scugog Island is $82,573, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 22.2%, unemployment is notably high. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 8 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mississaugas of Scugog Island 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

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 45.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Mississaugas of Scugog Island has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 272 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches, including 13.3 inches of snow.

Mississaugas of Scugog Island has a population of 125 with a density of 126 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age is 32.8 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 44% female and 56% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents.

Population

125
Total Population
126
People / sq mi
32.8yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56%
Female 44%

Race & Ethnicity

Mississaugas of Scugog Island vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mississaugas of Scugog Island vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mississaugas of Scugog Island is $82,573, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,716 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $918, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 22.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 4 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 8 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 40.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Mississaugas of Scugog Island 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

Unemployment22.2%
517% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.5%
9% above US avg
Establishments (County)4

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time8.0 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home40.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mississaugas of Scugog Island is $461,770, 64% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 30.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 50 total housing units in the city. 27.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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 Burden27.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership30.0%
Owner-Occupied30.0%
Renter-Occupied70.0%
Housing Units50

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, Mississaugas of Scugog Island receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Mississaugas of Scugog Island 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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Mississaugas of Scugog Island has a cool climate with 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 272 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 35.5 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 899 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation899 ft (274 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density126/sq mi
Coordinates44.1865°N, 78.8858°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 13.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 54 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 148 km
Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 86 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 46 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 117 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 51 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 133 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 74 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 76 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 102 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 131 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 87 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 95 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 100 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 87 km
Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 147 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 107 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.6 in

Mississaugas of Scugog Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.2").

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10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70% below the national average of 33.7%. 45.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 80% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+45.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density126/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute8.0 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home40.0%

Schools in Mississaugas of Scugog Island

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dr George Hall Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mississaugas of Scugog Island

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
#100 BEST IBIZA DEEP HOUSE chill, chill house MP3
A MISSISSIPPI BLUES blues, bluesrock MP3 320 kbps
Power Pop Rock Radio classic rock, pop MP3 320 kbps
CJRK-FM 102.7 "East FM" Toronto, ON multicultural, multilingual MP3 128 kbps
CHKT 1430 "Fairchild Radio" Toronto, ON multicultural, multilingual AAC 50 kbps
CHIR.com "Greek Radio Station" (alternate stream) Toronto, ON greek ethnic programming MP3 48 kbps
CHIR.com "Greek Radio Station" Toronto, ON greek ethnic programming MP3 48 kbps
Flow 98 7 CKFG-FM - Toronto hip hop, r&b AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Happysound - MP3 192 kbps
CIWS-FM 102.9 "Whistle FM" Stoufville, ON community radio AAC 64 kbps
CIWS-FM 102.9 "Whistle FM" Stoufville, ON (alternative stream) community radio AAC 64 kbps
CIUX-FM "Hits 105.5" Uxbridge, ON adult contemporary AAC+ 49 kbps

Museums in Mississaugas of Scugog Island

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Olde Gaol Museum
Scugog Shores Museum

Libraries in Mississaugas of Scugog Island

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brock Libraries - Cannington Branch0.0
Brock Libraries - Sunderland Branch0.0
Campus Library0.0
Kawartha Lakes Library - Oakwood Branch0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Lindsay Branch0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Little Britain Branch0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Woodville Branch0.0
Oshawa Public Libraries - Delpark Centre Branch0.0
Pickering Public Library - Claremont Branch0.0
Scugog Public Library0.0
Uxbridge Public Library - Main Branch0.0
Whitby Public Library - Brooklin Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Mississaugas of Scugog Island

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Willowtree Farm

Cafes in Mississaugas of Scugog Island

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Gas Stations in Mississaugas of Scugog Island

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amco
Fill Up Fuels
Fill-Up Fuels

Banks in Mississaugas of Scugog Island

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kawartha Credit Union

Breweries in Mississaugas of Scugog Island

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Banter & Co. Brewing
The Second Wedge Brewing Co.

Ski Resorts Near Mississaugas of Scugog Island

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Earl Bales Park Ski and Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
ROC 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Mississaugas of Scugog Island

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toronto Pearson International AirportYYZLarge Airport
Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional AirportYLKMedium Airport
Billy Bishop Toronto City AirportYTZMedium Airport
Oshawa Executive AirportYOOMedium Airport
Peterborough Regional AirportYPQMedium Airport
Baldwin Airport-Small Airport
Baldwin West Aerodrome-Small Airport
Beaverton Airport-Small Airport
Beaverton North-Small Airport
Bethany / Whitetail Valley Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Blackstock / Martyn-Small Airport
Bobcaygeon / Chesher Lakehurst Airport-Small Airport
Bradford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Brechin / Ronan Aircraft Airfield-Small Airport
Brechin / Skywagon City Airfield-Small Airport
Brougham High Perspective Hang Glider Port-Small Airport
Cameron/Arbour Airfield-Small Airport
Cooper Falls Airstrip-Small Airport
Dillon Field-Small Airport
Dimkovski Airpark-Small Airport
Douro Airfield-Small Airport
Dunsford Airport-Small Airport
Elizabethville Airstrip-Small Airport
Foxden Farms-Small Airport
Gilford-Small Airport
Greenbank-Uxbridge-Port Perry Airfield-Small Airport
Hampton-Small Airport
Hampton / Morawetz Field-Small Airport
Holland Landing Airpark-Small Airport
Hoskin Airport-Small Airport
Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Kirkfield / Balsam Lake Airfield-Small Airport
Lorneville Airstrip-Small Airport
Newtonville / Steeves Field-Small Airport
Omemee Airport-Small Airport
Orillia-RAMA Regional Airport-Small Airport
Orono / Hawkefield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Orono Field-Small Airport
Palestine Airport-Small Airport
Pine Point Airfield-Small Airport
Port Hope (Millson Field)-Small Airport
Port Hope (Peter's Field) Airport-Small Airport
PR Ajax Airfield-Small Airport
Rollick Airpark-Small Airport
Sandford Field-Small Airport
Seagrave / North Port Airfield-Small Airport
Severn Bridge Airport-Small Airport
Stone Airport-Small Airport
Stouffville Airport-Small Airport
Sunderland field/Blackwater creek-Small Airport

Post Offices in Mississaugas of Scugog Island

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mississaugas of Scugog Island

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Miller Memorial Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mississaugas of Scugog Island

What is the population of Mississaugas of Scugog Island?

Mississaugas of Scugog Island has a population of 125 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 126 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 44% female and 56% male.

Is Mississaugas of Scugog Island 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 Mississaugas of Scugog Island safe?

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

What is the weather like in Mississaugas of Scugog Island?

Mississaugas of Scugog Island has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches, with 13.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mississaugas of Scugog Island?

The job market in Mississaugas of Scugog Island faces challenges, with unemployment at 22.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 4 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 8 minutes, and 40.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Mississaugas of Scugog Island?

The median home value in Mississaugas of Scugog Island is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 30.0%.

How are the schools in Mississaugas of Scugog Island?

10.0% of adults in Mississaugas of Scugog Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 45.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Mississaugas of Scugog Island?

The average commute in Mississaugas of Scugog Island is 8 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 80% of workers drive alone to work, and 40.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Mississaugas of Scugog Island?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Mississaugas of Scugog Island is 100% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home.

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