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Quinte West, ON

Ontario

Quinte West is a mid-size city in Ontario with a population of 46,560. Residents earn $81,000 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
46,560 Population 244/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $46,760 per capita
$440,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 14.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
85 Violent Crime/100K 57 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 10.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$440,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K (78% below avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,000
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $440,000
56% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 85/100K
78% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.5%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.9%
203% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.4%
24% lower than US avg

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

People

Population46,560
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density244/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

B
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$46,760
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty9.4%
Commute23 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$440,000
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units19,055
Rent Burden14.9%

Crime

F
Violent85/100K
Property57/100K
Murder2.3/100K

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation440 ft (134 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+34.6%
Graduate+2.3%

Community

Commute23 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Quinte West a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Quinte West receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low crime rates, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Quinte West has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Quinte West is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.9%, unemployment is notably high. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Quinte West is $440,000, making it a premium housing market at 56% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Quinte West is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 85 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 57 per 100,000, 97% below the national average.

Education

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Quinte West experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches, including 56.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Quinte West has a population of 46,560 with a density of 244 people per square mile. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.4%), with 1.5% Black, 2.3% Asian.

Population

46,560
Total Population
2021 Census
244
People / sq mi
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
191.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Quinte West vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.5%
15% above US avg
Spanish3.7%
73% below US avg
Other Languages5.8%

Social Characteristics

Quinte West vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Quinte West is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Quinte West vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,000
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,760

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.9%
203% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.4%
24% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.8 min
Drive Alone88.4%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home17.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Quinte West is $440,000, 56% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$440,000
56% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden14.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.6%
Renter-Occupied25.4%
Housing Units19,055

Property Tax

In Quinte West, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Quinte West vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Quinte West has a violent crime rate of 85 per 100,000 residents, 78% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 57 per 100,000 (97% below US avg). The murder rate is 2.3 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent85.2/100K
78% below US avg
Murder2.3/100K
64% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property56.8/100K
97% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Quinte West has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.5 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall56.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Area191.3 sq mi (495.4 km²)
Population Density244/sq mi
Coordinates44.1834°N, 77.5662°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.5%
75% below US avg
High School+34.6%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density244/sq mi
Total Area191.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.8 min
Drive Alone88.4%
Public Transit0.4%
Work from Home17.3%

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