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Penetanguishene, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,077 Population 1,027/sq mi density
$74,000 Median Income $45,160 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$920 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 239 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 11.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $920/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Penetanguishene, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,000
2% below
$45,160 per capita
Home Value
$500,000
77% above
Median Rent
$920/mo
21% below
20.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
34.2% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
219% above
12.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
239 sunny days/yr

How Penetanguishene Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Penetanguishene's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
177%
Rent
79%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
319%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Penetanguishene a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Penetanguishene residents earn a median household income of $74,000 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,160. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 312 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Penetanguishene is $500,000 , 77% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $920/month, with 20.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.1% of adults in Penetanguishene hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 34.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Penetanguishene has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). 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.

Data Overview

People

Population10,077
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

C+
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$45,160
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty12.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$868

Housing

C+
Home Value$500,000
Rent$920
Ownership75.7%
Housing Units3,975
Rent Burden20.9%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days239/yr
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation820 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+34.2%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute22 min

Did You Know?

19.4% work from home.