Median Income
$86,000
14% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
13.3%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,300
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment
15.2%
322% higher than US avg
How Oshawa Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population175,383
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density3,117/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 71%
Economy
B
Median Income$86,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment15.2%
PovertyN/A
Commute33 min
Housing
A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,300
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units66,635
Rent Burden27.6%
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
AQIN/A
Rain38.2 in/yr
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+31.7%
Graduate+4.5%
Is Oshawa a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Oshawa receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Oshawa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Oshawa is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 15.2%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
Renters pay a median of $1,300 per month.
Education
13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.7% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Oshawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 45.7 inches of snow.
Oshawa has a population of 175,383 with a density of 3,117 people per square mile. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (71.1%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 8.9% Black, 14.4% Asian.
Population
175,383
Total Population
2021 Census
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 79.6% |
| 1% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 18.8% |
The median household income in Oshawa is $86,000, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.2% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $86,000 |
| 14% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.2% |
| 322% above US avg |
| |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 32.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.7% |
| Public Transit | 6.3% |
| Work from Home | 30.1% |
Monthly rent averages $1,300 (12% above US avg).
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,300 |
| 12% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 27.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 64.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.8% |
| Housing Units | 66,635 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Oshawa vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Oshawa vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Oshawa has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.2 inches.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 38.2 inches |
| 0% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 45.7 inches/yr |
Geography
| Area | 56.3 sq mi (145.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9001°N, 78.8496°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |