Median Income
$71,000
6% lower than US avg
Home Value
$552,000
96% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,180
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment
15.1%
319% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.6%
2% higher than US avg
How Orillia Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population33,411
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density3,033/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Economy
C+
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$43,640
Unemployment15.1%
Poverty12.6%
Commute24 min
Housing
C
Home Value$552,000
Rent$1,180
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units14,420
Rent Burden26.7%
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
AQIN/A
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation771 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+31.0%
Graduate+3.7%
Is Orillia a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Orillia receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Orillia has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Orillia is $71,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 15.1%, unemployment is notably high. 12.6% 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 Orillia is $552,000, making it a premium housing market at 96% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,180 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Education
12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.0% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Orillia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 65.9 inches of snow.
Orillia has a population of 33,411 with a density of 3,033 people per square mile. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.6%), with 1.3% Black, 4.9% Asian.
Population
33,411
Total Population
2021 Census
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.9% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 8% |
The median household income in Orillia is $71,000, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $71,000 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $43,640 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.1% |
| 319% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
| 2% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.0% |
| Public Transit | 3.3% |
| Work from Home | 20.9% |
The median home value in Orillia is $552,000, 96% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,180 (1% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $552,000 |
| 96% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,180 |
| 1% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 26.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.8% |
| Housing Units | 14,420 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Orillia vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Orillia vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Orillia has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.1 inches.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 65.9 inches/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,033/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6087°N, 79.4207°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |