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Renfrew, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,190 Population 1,656/sq mi density
$60,400 Median Income $41,440 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 232 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 10.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Renfrew, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,400
20% below
$41,440 per capita
Home Value
$300,000
6% above
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
37.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
192% above
16.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
232 sunny days/yr

How Renfrew Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
106%
Rent
73%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
292%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Renfrew a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Renfrew residents earn a median household income of $60,400 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,440. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 254 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Renfrew is $300,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $850/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.0% of adults in Renfrew hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 37.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Renfrew has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,190
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density1,656/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$41,440
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty16.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$797

Housing

B+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$850
Ownership58.7%
Housing Units3,950
Rent Burden19.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days232/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation427 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+37.4%
Graduate+2.6%

Community

Commute24 min