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Quinte West, ON

Ontario · Belleville-Quinte West Metro

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.

2.7 /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 270 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $81,000
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $440,000
56% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.5%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% 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
Ownership74.6%
Housing Units19,055
Rent Burden14.9%

Crime

C+
Property57/100K
Burglary8/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation440 ft (134 m)

Education

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

Community

Commute23 min

Is Quinte West a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Quinte West receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. 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

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. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches, including 56.5 inches of snow.

Quinte West has a population of 46,560 with a density of 244 people per square mile, spread across 191.3 square miles. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.2% female and 49.8% male. The city is predominantly White (95.4%), with 1.5% Black, 2.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.5% of residents.

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 Only 90.5%
15% above US avg
Spanish 3.7%
73% below US avg
Other Languages 5.8%

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. Per capita income is $46,760 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $899, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,443 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 17.3% of workers work from home.

Income: Quinte West vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,000
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,760
Avg Weekly Wage$899

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.9%
203% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.4%
24% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,443

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below the national average of $1,163). 74.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 19,055 total housing units in the city. 14.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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

Homeownership74.6%
Owner-Occupied74.6%
Renter-Occupied25.4%
Housing Units19,055

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 57 per 100,000, 97% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 41, burglary at 8, vehicle theft at 8 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Quinte West receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property56.8/100K
97% below US avg
Burglary7.8/100K
Theft40.6/100K
Vehicle Theft8.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Quinte West experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 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 56.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet.

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)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Area191.3 sq mi (495.4 km²)
Population Density244/sq mi
Coordinates44.1834°N, 77.5662°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 56.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 29, 2024.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 126 km
Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 49 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 129 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 112 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 130 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 121 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 77 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 18 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 72 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 122 km
Aug 11, 2007 4 km N of Kingston, Canada M2.6 87 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 106 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 128 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 107 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 117 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 3.1 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 24°F (-4°C) 3.0 in

Quinte West has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 19°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 75% below the national average of 33.7%. 34.6% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.4% of workers drive alone to work.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density244/sq mi
Total Area191.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Quinte West

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Trenton High School
École élémentaire publique Cité Jeunesse
St. Paul Catholic Secondary School
Trenton Collegiate Institute
St. Peter Catholic School
North Trenton Public School
Murray Centennial Public School
Trenton Christian School
Prince Charles Elementary School
École élémentaire catholique L'Envol
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Frankford Public School
Stockdale Public School
École secondaire publique Marc-Garneau
St. Mary Catholic School
V.P. Carswell Elementary School
Trent River Public School
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Radio Stations near Quinte West

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJOJ-FM 95.5 "Hits FM" Belleville, ON 80's, 90's AAC+ 98 kbps
CHCQ-FM 100.1 "Cool 100" Belleville, ON new country AAC+ 98 kbps

Museums in Quinte West

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ameliasburgh Historical Museum
Grand Trunk Museum 1879
Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Museum
National Air Force Museum of Canada
Proctor House Museum
Wellington Community Historic Museum

Libraries in Quinte West

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Belleville Public Library0.0
Brighton Public Library0.0
Brighton Public Library - Codrington Branch0.0
Parrott Centre0.0
Prince Edward County Public Library - Ameliasburg Branch0.0
Prince Edward County Public Library - Wellington Branch0.0
Quinte West Public Library0.0
Quinte West Public Library - Frankford Branch0.0
Stirling-Rawdon Public Library0.0
Trent Hills Public Library - Campbellford Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Quinte West

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Busy Bees
George Zegouras Market Square

Hotels in Quinte West

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canso Lodge
Comfort Inn
Hercules Lodge
Ramada
Travelodge Trenton
Yukon Lodge

Cafes in Quinte West

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Old Bank Cafe
Starbucks
Tasteful Trends Café & Bakery
The Grind Cafe
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Theatres in Quinte West

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Theatre
Old Church Theatre

Monuments in Quinte West

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Champlain's War Party 1615
Lions International Trenton

Dentists in Quinte West

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #11781543372

Veterinaries in Quinte West

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hillcrest Animal Hospital
Quinte Animal Hospital
Trenton Pet Hospital

Train Stations in Quinte West

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Trenton Junction

Gas Stations in Quinte West

16 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amco
Canadian Tire
Canadian Tire
Esso
Esso
Esso
Free Flow
Oasis Gas Bar
Olco
Olco
Petro-Canada
Pioneer
Ultramar
Ultramar
Ultramar
ultramar

Banks in Quinte West

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BMO
CIBC
Kawartha Credit Union
Quinte First Credit Union
RBC Royal Bank
Scotiabank
TD

Gyms in Quinte West

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Gym

Golf Courses in Quinte West

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Frankford Golf Course
Murray Hills Golf Course
Trenton Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Quinte West

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Quinte West

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kawartha Nordic 0.0 $0

Airports Near Quinte West

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
CFB TrentonYTRMedium Airport
Baker Valley AirparkSmall Airport
Belleville AerodromeSmall Airport
Dave Carlaw StripSmall Airport
Douro AirfieldSmall Airport
Elmhirst's Resort AirportSmall Airport
Fawcettville AirfieldSmall Airport
Greenbush AirportSmall Airport
Hastings / Sweetwater Farms AirportSmall Airport
Napanee AirstripSmall Airport
Newburgh - R.S. (Bob) Clapp Memorial AirstripSmall Airport
Nicholson Island Private AirstripSmall Airport
Rednersville / AerySmall Airport
Selby - Howard's AirstripSmall Airport
Stirling AirportSmall Airport
Stirling Private AerodromeSmall Airport
Tomvale AirportSmall Airport
Trenton/Mountain View AirportSmall Airport
Tyendinaga Mohawk AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Quinte West

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Astra (CFB Trenton) Canada Post
Canada Post
Canada Post
The UPS Store
Trenton Centre Canada Post
Trenton Main Canada Post
Trenton Town Centre Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Quinte West

24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Adoration Chapel
Bethel Pentecostal Church
Christ Church Anglican - Glen Miller
Community Christian Reformed Church Frankford
Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church
Frankford Community Church
Frankford United Church
Full Gospel Tabernacle
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
House of the Commandments
Quinte Baptist Church
Quinte West Church Of The Nazarene
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
St. George's Anglican Church
St. James Fellowship
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Stockdale United Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Pentecostals of Quinte
The Salvation Army Trenton
Trenton Baptist Church
Trenton United Church

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UFO Sightings
4
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Bigfoot Sightings
1
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Frequently Asked Questions About Quinte West

What is the population of Quinte West?

Quinte West has a population of 46,560 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 244 people per square mile, spread across 191.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.2% female and 49.8% male.

Is Quinte West expensive to live in?

The median household income is $81,000, 8% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $440,000 (56% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Quinte West safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 57 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Quinte West receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Quinte West?

Quinte West has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches, with 56.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Quinte West?

The job market in Quinte West faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $899. There are 1,443 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 17.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Quinte West?

The median home value in Quinte West is $440,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,000. The homeownership rate is 74.6%.

How are the schools in Quinte West?

8.5% of adults in Quinte West hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.6% have completed high school. 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Quinte West?

The average commute in Quinte West is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 17.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Quinte West?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Quinte West is 95.4% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 2.3% Asian. 90.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.7% speak Spanish.

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