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Pembroke, ON

Ontario

Pembroke is a small city in Ontario with a population of 14,364. Residents earn $63,200 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,364 Population 2,597/sq mi density
$63,200 Median Income $42,960 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$940 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 221 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$63,200 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $940/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,200
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.5%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $940
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.4%
244% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.5%
33% higher than US avg

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

People

Population14,364
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density2,597/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,200
Per Capita$42,960
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty16.5%
Commute20 min

Housing

A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$940
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units6,545
Rent Burden22.3%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation410 ft (125 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+35.1%
Graduate+3.4%

Community

Commute20 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Pembroke a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pembroke receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Pembroke has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pembroke is $63,200, 16% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pembroke is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Pembroke experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches, including 72.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Pembroke has a population of 14,364 with a density of 2,597 people per square mile. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.4%), with 2.5% Asian.

Population

14,364
Total Population
2021 Census
2,597
People / sq mi
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
5.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Pembroke vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.8%
13% above US avg
Spanish5.9%
56% below US avg
Other Languages5.3%

Social Characteristics

Pembroke vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pembroke is $63,200, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Pembroke vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,200
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.4%
244% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.5%
33% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.1 min
Drive Alone78.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Pembroke is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $940 (19% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$940
19% below US avg
Rent Burden22.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.8%
Renter-Occupied42.3%
Housing Units6,545

Property Tax

In Pembroke, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pembroke vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Pembroke has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.7 inches. The area enjoys 221 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall72.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density2,597/sq mi
Coordinates45.8168°N, 77.1162°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.5%
75% below US avg
High School+35.1%
Graduate Degree+3.4%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,597/sq mi
Total Area5.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.1 min
Drive Alone78.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.8%

Nearby Cities

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