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Petrolia, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

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

Petrolia, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,000
14% above
$53,850 per capita
Home Value
$376,000
33% above
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
11.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
29.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
153% above
7.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
236 sunny days/yr

How Petrolia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
114%
Home Value
133%
Rent
73%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
253%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Petrolia a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Petrolia residents earn a median household income of $86,000 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,850. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 186 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Petrolia is $376,000 , 33% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $850/month, with 11.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

10.9% of adults in Petrolia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 29.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Petrolia has 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. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

B+
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$53,850
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty7.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

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
Sunny Days236/yr
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation666 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute21 min

Did You Know?

15.3% work from home.