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Penetanguishene, ON
Ontario · Barrie Metro
Penetanguishene is a small city in Ontario with a population of 10,077. Residents earn $74,000 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Penetanguishene Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Penetanguishene a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Penetanguishene receives an overall livability score of 2.5 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. Penetanguishene has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Penetanguishene is $74,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.5%, unemployment is notably high. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Penetanguishene is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.
Education
10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.2% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Penetanguishene experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches, including 60.5 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Penetanguishene vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Penetanguishene vs U.S. Average
Income: Penetanguishene vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $74,000 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,160 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $868 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.5% |
| 219% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 312 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $500,000 |
| 77% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $920 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 75.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.3% |
| Housing Units | 3,975 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Penetanguishene 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 | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,027/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7834°N, 79.9164°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 | - | 89 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.0 in |
Penetanguishene has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 18°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.1% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 34.2% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 2.5% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1,027/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.8 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 22.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |
Schools in Penetanguishene
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Croix | - | - | - | - |
| École secondaire Le Caron | - | - | - | - |
| Canadian Martyrs Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Saint-Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| Burkevale Protestant Separate School | - | - | - | - |
| James Keating Public School | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire catholique Saint-Louis | - | - | - | - |
| North Simcoe Learning Centre | - | - | - | - |
| St. Ann's Separate School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Penetanguishene
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC Radio One - Barrie, ON | features, news | MP3 128 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 | |
| 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 Penetanguishene
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Tecumseth Centre | ||||
| Huronia Museum | ||||
| Ken Snider Memorial Museum | ||||
| Officers’ Quarters | ||||
| Sainte Marie among the Hurons |
Libraries in Penetanguishene
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penetanguishene Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springwater Public Library - Elmvale Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Tay Township Public Library - J & M Young Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Tay Township Public Library - Theo & Elaine Bernard Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Tay Township Public Library - Waubaushene Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Penetanguishene
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Farmer's Market |
Cafes in Penetanguishene
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Penetanguishene
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Penetanguishene
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Penetanguishene
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Penetanguishene
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| ROC | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Devil's Glen Country Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Beaver Valley Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Highlands Nordic | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Osler Bluff Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blue Mountain Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Craigleith Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Alpine Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Georgian Peaks Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Horseshoe Valley Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| The Heights Ski & Country Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Penetanguishene
48 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport | YLK | Medium Airport |
| Huronia Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Muskoka Airport | YQA | 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 |
| Beeton Field | - | 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 |
| Briggs Field | - | 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 |
| Dundalk (Tripp Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Edenvale Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Flesherton (Smithorrs Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Gilford | - | Small Airport |
| Grenfel Field | - | Small Airport |
| Holland Landing Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Lumsden Air Park | - | Small Airport |
| Mansfield Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Orillia-RAMA Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport | YPD | Small Airport |
| Platinum Park Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Port Carling Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rollick Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Rosseau Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sandford Field | - | Small Airport |
| Severn Bridge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Slayner (Clearview Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Tottenham/Ronan Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Truway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Ullswater Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Walkers Point Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Walter's Falls (Piper Way) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Wilkinson Field | - | Small Airport |
| Wyevale (Boker Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Penetanguishene
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post | |
| Penetanguishene Main Canada Post | |
| Penetanguishene Village Square Canada Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Penetanguishene
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Covenant Christian Community Church | |
| St Ann |
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What is the population of Penetanguishene?
Penetanguishene has a population of 10,077 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 1,027 people per square mile, spread across 9.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.3% female and 50.7% male.
Is Penetanguishene expensive to live in?
The median household income is $74,000, 2% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $500,000 (77% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $920 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Penetanguishene safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Penetanguishene receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Penetanguishene?
Penetanguishene has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 60.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Penetanguishene?
The job market in Penetanguishene faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $868. There are 312 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 19.4% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Penetanguishene?
The median home value in Penetanguishene is $500,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $920. The homeownership rate is 75.7%.
How are the schools in Penetanguishene?
10.1% of adults in Penetanguishene hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.2% have completed high school. 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Penetanguishene?
The average commute in Penetanguishene is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 82.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 19.4% work from home.
What are the demographics of Penetanguishene?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Penetanguishene is 97.2% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian. 86.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 7.2% speak Spanish.