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Orillia, ON
Ontario · Barrie Metro
Orillia is a mid-size city in Ontario with a population of 33,411. Residents earn $71,000 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Orillia Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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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. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. 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.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
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. With 264 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 65.9 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Orillia vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Orillia vs U.S. Average
Income: Orillia vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $71,000 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,640 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $839 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.1% |
| 319% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,036 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.0% |
| Public Transit | 3.3% |
| Work from Home | 20.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
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
| Homeownership | 61.2% |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.8% |
| Housing Units | 14,420 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Orillia vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/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 |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | - | 132 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.7 in |
Orillia has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 17°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.5% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 31.0% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 3.7% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 3,033/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.0% |
| Public Transit | 3.3% |
| Work from Home | 20.9% |
Schools in Orillia
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett Todd Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Lions Oval Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Orillia Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Twin Lakes Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Regent Park Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Orillia Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| St Bernard's Separate School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Orillia
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC Radio One - Barrie, ON | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 93.7 K Country | - | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| CKMB 107.5 "KOOL FM" Barrie, ON | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| CFJB-FM 95.7 "Rock 95" Barrie, ON | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| CISO-FM 89.1 "MAX FM" Orillia, ON (AAC Stream) | modern rock | AAC 64 kbps | |
| CFBG 99.5 "Moose FM" Bracebridge, ON | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CIMA 92.1 "FM 92 South Simcoe" Alliston, ON | adult contemporary | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| CKOU "K Country 93.7" Georgina, ON | - | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| CJLF "LIFE 100.3" Barrie, ON | christian, christian praise&worship | OGG | |
| CISO-FM 89.1 "MAX FM" Orillia, ON (MP3 Stream) | modern rock | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Orillia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater Canadiana [woodrow homestead] | ||||
| Orillia Art Musuem | ||||
| Stephen Leacock Museum |
Libraries in Orillia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewas of Rama First Nation Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Orillia Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramara Township Public Library - Atherley Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramara Township Public Library - Brechin Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Severn Township Public Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Orillia
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Orillia
12 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Orillia
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Orillia
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Orillia
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Orillia
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Orillia
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Orillia
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Orillia
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Orillia
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Orillia
5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Orillia
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hockley Valley Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mansfield Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| ROC | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Horseshoe Valley Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| The Heights Ski & Country Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Orillia
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport | YLK | Medium Airport |
| Huronia Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Muskoka Airport | YQA | Medium Airport |
| Oshawa Executive Airport | YOO | Medium Airport |
| Alliston Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bala (Medora Lake) | - | Small Airport |
| Bala Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Baldwin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Baldwin West Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Barrie Executive Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beaverton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beaverton North | - | Small Airport |
| Beeton Field | - | Small Airport |
| Blackstock / Martyn | - | Small Airport |
| Bracebridge (Stone Wall Farm) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bracebridge (Tinks) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bracebridge West Aerodrome | - | 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 |
| Cardwell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Collingwood Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cookstown / Kirby Field Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Cookstown / Tally-Ho Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cookstown Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cooper Falls Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Creemore Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Dillon Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dimkovski Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Dwight Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edenvale Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Foxden Farms | - | Small Airport |
| Gilford | - | Small Airport |
| Greenbank-Uxbridge-Port Perry Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grenfel Field | - | 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 |
| Mansfield Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Orangeville / Castlewood Field | - | Small Airport |
| Orillia-RAMA Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Palestine Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport | YPD | Small Airport |
| Pine Point Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Orillia
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Orillia Front Street Canada Post | |
| Orillia Main Canada Post | |
| Orillia West Canada Post | |
| The UPS Store |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Orillia
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of the Canadian Martyrs | |
| Cornerstone Baptist Church | |
| Emmanuel Baptist Church | |
| Guardian Angels Church | |
| Orillia Baptist Church | |
| St Andrews | |
| St. James Anglican Church | |
| St. Pauls United Church | |
| The Salvation Army |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Orillia
What is the population of Orillia?
Orillia has a population of 33,411 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 3,033 people per square mile, spread across 11.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.1% female and 47% male.
Is Orillia expensive to live in?
The median household income is $71,000, 6% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $552,000 (96% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,180 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Orillia safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Orillia receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Orillia?
Orillia has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.1 inches, with 65.9 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Orillia?
The job market in Orillia faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $839. There are 1,036 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 20.9% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Orillia?
The median home value in Orillia is $552,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,180. The homeownership rate is 61.2%.
How are the schools in Orillia?
12.5% of adults in Orillia hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.0% have completed high school. 3.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Orillia?
The average commute in Orillia is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 78% of workers drive alone to work, 3.3% use public transit, and 20.9% work from home.
What are the demographics of Orillia?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Orillia is 92.6% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 4.9% Asian. 90.9% of residents speak only English at home.