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Pembroke, ON
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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.
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How Pembroke Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Pembroke a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Pembroke receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. 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.
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%. 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.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Pembroke vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Pembroke vs U.S. Average
Income: Pembroke vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $63,200 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,960 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $826 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.4% |
| 244% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 445 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |
Walkability
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 Burden | 22.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 57.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.3% |
| Housing Units | 6,545 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Pembroke 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 | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,597/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8168°N, 77.1162°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1908 | NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 33 | 118 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.6 in |
Pembroke has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 12°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.9").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.5% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 35.1% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 3.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 2,597/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 20.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |
Schools in Pembroke
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champlain Discovery Public School | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire et secondaire L'Équinoxe | — | — | — | — |
| Centre scolaire catholique Jeanne-Lajoie | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop Smith Catholic High School | — | — | — | — |
| Highview Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Fellowes High School | — | — | — | — |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| Holy Name Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| Cathedral Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| Rockwood Public School | — | — | — | — |
| Renfrew County Adult Day School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Pembroke
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Heritage Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Valley Heritage Radio 98.7 CJHR | classic country, country | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CIMY-FM 104.9 "MyFM" Pembroke, ON | adult contemporary | AAC+ 31 kbps |
Museums in Pembroke
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFB Petawawa Military Museum & Canadian Airborne Forces Museum | ||||
| Champlain Trail Museum | ||||
| Murray L. Moore Hydro Museum | ||||
| Petawawa Heritage Village |
Libraries in Pembroke
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Petawawa Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitewater Region Public Library - Cobden Branch | 0.0 |
Hotels in Pembroke
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pembroke
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Pembroke
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pembroke
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Pembroke
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Pembroke
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pembroke
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pembroke
9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Pembroke
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Pembroke
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Pembroke
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Pembroke
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Ancienne Banque | ||||
| Square Timber Brewing Company | ||||
| Two Hawks Brewing Co. | ||||
| Whitewater Brewing Company | ||||
| Whitewater Lakeside Brewpub |
Ski Resorts Near Pembroke
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calabogie Peaks | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Madawaska Mountain | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont Chilly | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Pembroke
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Airport | YTA | Medium Airport |
| Bonnechere Soaring Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Bonnie Brae Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bruce McPhail Memorial Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Madawaska Valley Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Matawatchan Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Rolph Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Pembroke
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pembroke
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Calvary Baptist Church | |
| Calvin United Church | |
| Église de Saint-Jean-Baptiste | |
| Faith Baptist Church | |
| First Baptist Church | |
| First Prebysterian Church | |
| Holy Trinity Anglican Church | |
| Most Holy Name of Jesus Church | |
| My Father's House | |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church | |
| Pembroke Pentecostal Tabernacle | |
| Pembroke Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| Saint Columbkille's Cathedral | |
| St. John's Lutheran Church | |
| St. Luke's Anglican Church | |
| St. Timothy's Lutheran Church | |
| Wesley Community Church | |
| Wesley United Church | |
| Zion Christian Reformed Church | |
| Zion Evangelical United Church |
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What is the population of Pembroke?
Pembroke has a population of 14,364 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 2,597 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 53.2% female and 46.9% male.
Is Pembroke expensive to live in?
The median household income is $63,200, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $250,000 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $940 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Pembroke safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Pembroke receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Pembroke?
Pembroke has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 43.7 inches, with 72.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Pembroke?
The job market in Pembroke faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $826. There are 445 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 14.8% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Pembroke?
The median home value in Pembroke is $250,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $940. The homeownership rate is 57.8%.
How are the schools in Pembroke?
8.5% of adults in Pembroke hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.1% have completed high school. 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Pembroke?
The average commute in Pembroke is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 78.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 14.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of Pembroke?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Pembroke is 96.4% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 2.5% Asian. 88.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.9% speak Spanish.