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Petrolia, ON

Ontario

Petrolia is a small city in Ontario with a population of 6,013. Residents earn $86,000 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
6,013 Population 1,250/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income $53,850 per capita
$376,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 11.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 236 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$376,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $86,000
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $376,000
33% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.9%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.1%
153% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.8%
37% lower than US avg

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

People

Population6,013
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,250/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$53,850
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty7.8%
Commute21 min

Housing

A
Home Value$376,000
Rent$850
Ownership79.1%
Housing Units2,460
Rent Burden11.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation666 ft (203 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+29.1%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Petrolia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Petrolia receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Petrolia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Petrolia is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 9.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Petrolia is $376,000, 33% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x 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

10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Petrolia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches, including 28.1 inches of snow.

Petrolia has a population of 6,013 with a density of 1,250 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52% female and 48% male. The city is predominantly White (97.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.3% of residents.

Population

6,013
Total Population
2021 Census
1,250
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
4.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Petrolia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.3%
21% above US avg
Spanish 1.1%
92% below US avg
Other Languages 3.6%

Social Characteristics

Petrolia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Petrolia is $86,000, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,850 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,036, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 186 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 15.3% of workers work from home.

Income: Petrolia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,000
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,850
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.8%
37% below US avg
Establishments (County)186

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.3 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Petrolia is $376,000, 33% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 79.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,460 total housing units in the city. 11.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$376,000
33% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden11.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership79.1%
Owner-Occupied79.1%
Renter-Occupied21.1%
Housing Units2,460

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Petrolia receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Petrolia vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Petrolia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density1,250/sq mi
Coordinates42.8820°N, 82.1520°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 28.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on May 23, 2022.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 145 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 144 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 131 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 138 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 111 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 140 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 138 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 142 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 84 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 144 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 130 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 144 km
Mar 8, 2013 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.7 142 km
Apr 28, 2002 Ohio M2.7 132 km
Jan 6, 2006 10 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 137 km
Jun 10, 2010 8 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 138 km
Feb 10, 2006 6 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 140 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 86 km
Feb 14, 2009 4 km WSW of Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 150 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1823 LAKE ERIE Unknown 2.7 m - 115 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.5 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 2.4 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
July 71°F (21°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.0 in

Petrolia has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.2").

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10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68% below the national average of 33.7%. 29.1% have completed high school. 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.9%
68% below US avg
High School+29.1%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density1,250/sq mi
Total Area4.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.3 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.3%

Schools in Petrolia

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Hillcrest Public School - - - -
St. Philip Catholic School - - - -
Queen Elizabeth II Public School - - - -
Lambton Central Collegiate and Vocational Institute - - - -
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Radio Stations near Petrolia

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHOK 103.9 FM & 1070 AM "Country CHOK" Sarnia, ON (AAC Stream) country, new format AAC+ 47 kbps
CFRZ-FM 98.3 Walpole Island First Nation, ON community radio, indigenous radio MP3 128 kbps
CKXS 99.1 FM classic rock, local news AAC 135 kbps
CHKS-FM "Cool 106.3" Sarnia, ON classic hits, new format new branding AAC+ 48 kbps
CHOK 103.9 FM & 1070 AM "Country CHOK" Sarnia, ON (MP3 Stream) country, new format MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Petrolia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Forest-Lambton Museum
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada

Libraries in Petrolia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lambton County Library - Brigden0.0
Lambton County Library - Bright's Grove0.0
Lambton County Library - Camlachie0.0
Lambton County Library - Florence0.0
Lambton County Library - Forest0.0
Lambton County Library - Inwood0.0
Lambton County Library - Mallroad0.0
Lambton County Library - Oil Springs0.0
Lambton County Library - Petrolia0.0
Lambton County Library - Shetland0.0
Lambton County Library - Wyoming0.0

Farmers Markets in Petrolia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sarnia Farmers' Market

Cafes in Petrolia

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Lodge
Tim Hortons

Theatres in Petrolia

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Victoria Playhouse

Clinics in Petrolia

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central Lambton Health Team

Train Stations in Petrolia

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wyoming

Gas Stations in Petrolia

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Esso
Shell
Shell
XTR

Banks in Petrolia

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIBC
RBC Royal Bank
Scotiabank
TD

Golf Courses in Petrolia

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kingswell Glen
Kingswell Glen
Kingswell Glen

Breweries in Petrolia

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Black Gold Brewery
Refined Fool Brewing Co.

Airports Near Petrolia

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Centralia / James T. Field Memorial AerodromeYCEMedium Airport
Chris Hadfield AirportYZRMedium Airport
Selfridge Air National Guard Base AirportMTCMedium Airport
Arnold Field-Small Airport
Avoca Airport-Small Airport
Belle River Field-Small Airport
Butler Airfield-Small Airport
Carnie Airfield-Small Airport
Centralia (Essery Field) Airport-Small Airport
Chatham Kent AirportXCMSmall Airport
Colinville Field-Small Airport
Cottam Airport-Small Airport
Cowley Field-Small Airport
Crystal Airport-Small Airport
David's Landing Airport-Small Airport
Dobie Field-Small Airport
Dutton Airport-Small Airport
Essex/Billing Airstrip-Small Airport
Fasel Field-Small Airport
Flugplatz Airport-Small Airport
Gavagan Field-Small Airport
Grand Bend Airport-Small Airport
Harsens Island Airport-Small Airport
Highgate Airport-Small Airport
Indian Creek Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Iona Station (Bobier Strip)-Small Airport
Lenox Airport-Small Airport
Lucan Airport-Small Airport
Marine City Airport-Small Airport
Melbourne Airport-Small Airport
Merlin Airport-Small Airport
Northville Airport-Small Airport
Norton Field-Small Airport
Papple Aviation Airport-Small Airport
Para Field-Small Airport
Ray Community Airport-Small Airport
Reeces Corners Airport-Small Airport
Robertson Field-Small Airport
Rodney (New Glasgow) Airport-Small Airport
Ruscom Station Field-Small Airport
Sandusky City Airport-Small Airport
Sexsmith (Exeter) Airport-Small Airport
Sharpe's Strip-Small Airport
St Clair County International AirportPHNSmall Airport
Stoney Point (Le Cunff) Airport-Small Airport
Strathroy (Blue Yonder) Airport-Small Airport
Triple Nickel Airport-Small Airport
Wabash Airport-Small Airport
Wards Long Acres Airport-Small Airport
Warren Field-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petrolia

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christian Fellowship Church
New Life Assembly
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
St. Paul's United Church
St. Philip Catholic Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Petrolia

What is the population of Petrolia?

Petrolia has a population of 6,013 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 1,250 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52% female and 48% male.

Is Petrolia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $376,000 (33% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Petrolia safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Petrolia receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Petrolia?

Petrolia has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 28.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Petrolia?

The job market in Petrolia faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,036. There are 186 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 15.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Petrolia?

The median home value in Petrolia is $376,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $850. The homeownership rate is 79.1%.

How are the schools in Petrolia?

10.9% of adults in Petrolia hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.1% have completed high school. 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Petrolia?

The average commute in Petrolia is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Petrolia?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Petrolia is 97.6% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.5% Asian. 95.3% of residents speak only English at home.

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