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Port Rowan, ON

Ontario

Port Rowan is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,102. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,102 Population 2/sq mi density
$82,573 Median Income $47,716 per capita
$461,770 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,573 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$461,770 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,573
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $461,770
64% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.5%
9% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,102
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,573
Per Capita$47,716
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty13.5%
Commute27 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$461,770
Rent$1,012
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units441
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation607 ft (185 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Port Rowan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Port Rowan receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Port Rowan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Port Rowan is $82,573, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Port Rowan is $461,770, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x 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

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Port Rowan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 266 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches, including 11.5 inches of snow.

Port Rowan has a population of 1,102 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 616.9 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (94.3%), with 3.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 82% of residents, while 6.1% speak Spanish.

Population

1,102
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
616.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Port Rowan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 82.0%
4% above US avg
Spanish 6.1%
54% below US avg
Other Languages 11.9%

Social Characteristics

Port Rowan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Port Rowan is $82,573, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,716 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $918, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 34 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 23.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Port Rowan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,573
10% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,716
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.5%
9% above US avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Port Rowan is $461,770, 64% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 441 total housing units in the city. 27.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$461,770
64% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below US avg
Rent Burden27.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units441

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, Port Rowan receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Port Rowan 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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Port Rowan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 607 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation607 ft (185 m)
Area616.9 sq mi (1,597.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates42.6168°N, 80.4664°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 125 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 132 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 80 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 140 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 107 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 112 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 109 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 101 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 107 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 145 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 83 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 106 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 114 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 128 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 120 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 140 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 106 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 115 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 88 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 - 57 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in
April 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.7 in

Port Rowan has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.2").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 83.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area616.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Schools in Port Rowan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Port Rowan Public School - - - -
Valley Heights Secondary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Port Rowan

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
New Country 93.3 (US) country MP3 64 kbps
WJET AM 1400 (US) - AAC
New Country 96.3 FM (US) - AAC+ 48 kbps
CKOT-FM "Easy 101.3" Tillsonburg, ON adult contemporary, rogers media UNKNOWN
CJDL "Country 107.3" Tillsonburg, ON country, rogers media UNKNOWN
CKOT-FM 101.3 Giant FM classic rock canada, classic rock AAC+ 32 kbps
CKRZ 100.3 "Voice of the Grand" Ohsweken, ON community radio, indigenous MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Port Rowan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Delhi Ontario Tobacco Museum and Heritage Centre

Libraries in Port Rowan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Norfolk County Public Library - Delhi Branch0.0
Norfolk County Public Library - Port Rowan Branch0.0
Norfolk County Public Library - Simcoe Branch0.0

Cafes in Port Rowan

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Uncle's Country Coffee

Zoos in Port Rowan

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Long Point Bird Observatory

Theme Parks in Port Rowan

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zipline Ground School

Gas Stations in Port Rowan

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Busy Bee
Cultus General Store
Esso
Shell
XTR

Breweries in Port Rowan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
New Limburg Brewing Company

Airports Near Port Rowan

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brantford Municipal Airport-Medium Airport
Erie International Tom Ridge FieldERIMedium Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International AirportYHMMedium Airport
London International AirportYXUMedium Airport
St Thomas Municipal AirportYQSMedium Airport
Bushhawk Creek Airport-Small Airport
Carlson Airport-Small Airport
Cayuga Airport (Bruce Field)-Small Airport
Cayuga East Airport-Small Airport
Ceilidh Airport-Small Airport
Chapeskie Field Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Hill Field-Small Airport
Courtland / Tillsonburg Flying Club Field-Small Airport
Delhi Airport-Small Airport
Erie County Airport-Small Airport
Fairview Evergreen Airport-Small Airport
G & N Airport-Small Airport
Gamble Field-Small Airport
Grand River Executive Airport-Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport-Small Airport
Innerkip Airport-Small Airport
London Soaring Society-Small Airport
Lubitz Field-Small Airport
Marther Field-Small Airport
Moorhead Airpark-Small Airport
Nixon Airport-Small Airport
Rand Private Airfield-Small Airport
Rockton Airport-Small Airport
Roseville Field-Small Airport
Sargeant Private Airfield-Small Airport
Selkirk / Kindy Airstrip-Small Airport
Selkirk Airport-Small Airport
Simcoe (Dennison Field) Airport-Small Airport
Skydive SWOOP-Small Airport
Skyview Airport-Small Airport
Springvale Aerodrome-Small Airport
Thermal G. Ranch Gliderport-Small Airport
Tillsonburg Airport-Small Airport
Tyneside Field-Small Airport
Waisley Airport-Small Airport
Willow Lake Airstrip-Small Airport
Woodstock Airport-Small Airport
Woodstock Private Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Rowan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Old Colony Mennonite Church
Teeterville Baptist Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Rowan

What is the population of Port Rowan?

Port Rowan has a population of 1,102 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 616.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Port Rowan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $82,573, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $461,770 (64% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Port Rowan safe?

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

What is the weather like in Port Rowan?

Port Rowan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Port Rowan?

The unemployment rate in Port Rowan is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 34 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 23.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Port Rowan?

The median home value in Port Rowan is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Port Rowan?

32.9% of adults in Port Rowan hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Port Rowan?

The average commute in Port Rowan is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Port Rowan?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Port Rowan is 94.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3.1% Asian. 82% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.1% speak Spanish.

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