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North Perth, ON

Ontario · Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metro

North Perth is a small city in Ontario with a population of 15,538. Residents earn $84,000 per year, which is 12% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,538 Population 82/sq mi density
$84,000 Median Income $46,720 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,080 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 218 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$84,000 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,080/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $84,000
12% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.5%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,080
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.0%
27% lower than US avg

How North Perth Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population15,538
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B+
Median Income$84,000
Per Capita$46,720
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty9.0%
Commute24 min

Housing

B
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,080
Ownership71.3%
Housing Units5,960
Rent Burden18.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+31.7%
Graduate+2.6%

Community

Commute24 min

Is North Perth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, North Perth receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. North Perth has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in North Perth is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in North Perth is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 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

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

North Perth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 64.5 inches of snow.

North Perth has a population of 15,538 with a density of 82 people per square mile, spread across 190.4 square miles. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.1% female and 49.8% male. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 1.4% Black, 4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 83.7% of residents.

Population

15,538
Total Population
2021 Census
82
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
190.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

North Perth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 83.7%
7% above US avg
Spanish 0.6%
96% below US avg
Other Languages 15.8%

Social Characteristics

North Perth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in North Perth is $84,000, which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,720 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $898, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 482 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 23.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: North Perth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,000
12% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,720
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)482

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.7 min
Drive Alone80.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.0%

Walkability

The median home value in North Perth is $500,000, 77% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,080 (7% below the national average of $1,163). 71.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 5,960 total housing units in the city. 18.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$500,000
77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,080
7% below US avg
Rent Burden18.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.3%
Owner-Occupied71.3%
Renter-Occupied28.7%
Housing Units5,960

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, North Perth receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: North Perth 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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North Perth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 64.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Area190.4 sq mi (493.1 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates43.7251°N, 80.9672°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 64.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 20, 2009.

Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 143 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON Unknown 2.7 m - 142 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.5 in
February 19°F (-8°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.7 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.5 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.4 in

North Perth has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.6").

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8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 75% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.7% have completed high school. 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 80.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.5%
75% below US avg
High School+31.7%
Graduate Degree+2.6%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density82/sq mi
Total Area190.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.7 min
Drive Alone80.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home23.0%

Schools in North Perth

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. Mary's Separate School - - - -
Elma Township Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near North Perth

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
570 News Kitchener local news AAC+ 47 kbps
Blown 60's, 70's MP3 192 kbps
Crucial Velocity Radio classic metal, hard rock MP3 192 kbps
CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Laurier alternative, college radio MP3 128 kbps
CKNX-AM 920 Wingham, ON commercial, country AAC+ 48 kbps
CHYM 96.7 pop AAC+ 47 kbps
CHGK-FM 107.7 "2 Day FM" Stratford, ON hot adult contemporary AAC+ 57 kbps
CKGL "City News 570" Kitchener, ON news talk AAC+ 47 kbps
CIKZ "Country 106.7" Kitchener, ON country AAC+ 47 kbps
CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo S2 community radio MP3 128 kbps
CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo DI community alternative MP3 128 kbps
CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (MP3 Stream) classic hits, new format rebranding MP3 96 kbps
CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (AAC Stream) classic hits, new format rebranding AAC+ 48 kbps
CKNX-FM 101.7 "The One" Wingham, ON commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
CIWN 88.7 "The River" Mount Forest, ON community radio MP3

Libraries in North Perth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Huron County Library - Howick Branch0.0
North Perth Public Library - Atwood Branch0.0
North Perth Public Library - Listowel Branch0.0
North Perth Public Library - Monkton Branch0.0
Perth East Public Library0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Linwood Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Wellesley Branch0.0
Wellington County Library - Clifford Branch0.0
Wellington County Library - Harriston Branch0.0
Wellington County Library - Palmerston Branch0.0

Cafes in North Perth

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atwood Cafe
Starbucks
Tim Hortons

Gas Stations in North Perth

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Petro-Canada
Pioneer

Banks in North Perth

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Libro Credit Union

Gyms in North Perth

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Ski Resorts Near North Perth

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Beaver Valley Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near North Perth

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brantford Municipal Airport-Medium Airport
Centralia / James T. Field Memorial AerodromeYCEMedium Airport
Goderich Airport-Medium Airport
Kincardine Municipal AirportYKDMedium Airport
London International AirportYXUMedium Airport
Region of Waterloo International AirportYKFMedium Airport
Arthur (Metz Field)-Small Airport
Arthur (Peskett Field)-Small Airport
Arthur South Airport-Small Airport
Atwood / Coghlin Airport-Small Airport
Bellamy Airport-Small Airport
Belwood (Baird Field)-Small Airport
Belwood (Ellen Field)-Small Airport
Belwood (Wright Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Blacks Lake Airfield-Small Airport
Briggs Field-Small Airport
Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport-Small Airport
Brussels / Hemingway Field-Small Airport
Cambridge / Reid's Field-Small Airport
Centralia (Essery Field) Airport-Small Airport
Chapeskie Field Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Hill Field-Small Airport
Conestogo / Largo Woods Field-Small Airport
Conn Field-Small Airport
Damascus Field-Small Airport
Dundalk (Tripp Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Dungannon Aerodrome-Small Airport
Elmira (East) Airport-Small Airport
Elmira Airport-Small Airport
Elora Airport-Small Airport
Ethel Airport-Small Airport
Farrow's Field-Small Airport
Fergus (Royland Field)-Small Airport
Flesherton (Smithorrs Field)-Small Airport
Fordwich Airport-Small Airport
Glendale Airport-Small Airport
Grand Bend Airport-Small Airport
Grand Valley (Black Field)-Small Airport
Grand Valley / Luther Field-Small Airport
Grand Valley North Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Valley/Martin Field-Small Airport
Hanover / Saugeen Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Harkes Field-Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport-Small Airport
Holyoake Airfield-Small Airport
Innerkip Airport-Small Airport
Juergensen Field-Small Airport
Listowel Airport-Small Airport
London (Pioneer Airpark)-Small Airport
London Soaring Society-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in North Perth

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Elmadale Mennonite
Listowel Baptist Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About North Perth

What is the population of North Perth?

North Perth has a population of 15,538 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 190.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.6 years. The population is 50.1% female and 49.8% male.

Is North Perth expensive to live in?

The median household income is $84,000, 12% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $500,000 (77% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is North Perth safe?

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

What is the weather like in North Perth?

North Perth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches, with 64.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in North Perth?

The unemployment rate in North Perth is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $898. There are 482 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 23.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in North Perth?

The median home value in North Perth is $500,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,080. The homeownership rate is 71.3%.

How are the schools in North Perth?

8.5% of adults in North Perth hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.7% have completed high school. 2.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in North Perth?

The average commute in North Perth is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 80.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of North Perth?

The racial and ethnic makeup of North Perth is 93.4% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 4% Asian. 83.7% of residents speak only English at home.

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Listowel, ON 7,530 pop · 1.0 mi Harriston, ON 1,797 pop · 13.8 mi Mapleton, ON 10,839 pop · 13.9 mi Brussels, ON 1,158 pop · 14.2 mi Perth East, ON 12,595 pop · 15.9 mi Morris-Turnberry, ON 3,590 pop · 16.8 mi Huron East, ON 9,512 pop · 18.2 mi Wellesley, ON 11,318 pop · 20.0 mi Wingham, ON 2,934 pop · 20.5 mi St. Clements, ON 1,240 pop · 21.4 mi St. Clements, MB 11,586 pop · 21.4 mi West Perth, ON 9,038 pop · 22.4 mi Elmira, ON 10,790 pop · 22.6 mi Wellington North, ON 12,431 pop · 23.0 mi
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