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Scugog, ON

Ontario · Oshawa Metro

Scugog is a small city in Ontario with a population of 21,581. Residents earn $108,000 per year, which is 44% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
21,581 Population 118/sq mi density
$108,000 Median Income $57,850 per capita
$800,000 Home Value
$1,280 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 272 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$108,000 median income, 8.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$800,000 home value, $1,280/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $108,000
44% higher than US avg
Home Value $800,000
184% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.6%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,280
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

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

People

Population21,581
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density118/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$108,000
Per Capita$57,850
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty6.1%
Commute35 min

Housing

C
Home Value$800,000
Rent$1,280
Ownership87.1%
Housing Units8,240
Rent Burden16.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation896 ft (273 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+31.5%
Graduate+4.4%

Community

Commute35 min

Is Scugog a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Scugog receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Scugog has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Scugog is $108,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 44% above $75,149. This places Scugog among higher-income communities. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Scugog is $800,000, making it a premium housing market at 184% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,280 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.4x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Scugog has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 272 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches, including 13.3 inches of snow.

Scugog has a population of 21,581 with a density of 118 people per square mile, spread across 183.2 square miles. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. The city is predominantly White (94.8%), with 3.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.7% of residents.

Population

21,581
Total Population
118
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
183.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Scugog vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.7%
18% above US avg
Spanish 1.0%
92% below US avg
Other Languages 6.3%

Social Characteristics

Scugog vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Scugog is $108,000, which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,850 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,113, 22% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 669 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 34.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Scugog vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$108,000
44% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,850
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)669

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.3 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home34.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Scugog is $800,000, 184% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,280 (10% above the national average of $1,163). 87.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 8,240 total housing units in the city. 16.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$800,000
184% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,280
10% above US avg
Rent Burden16.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.1%
Owner-Occupied87.1%
Renter-Occupied13.0%
Housing Units8,240

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, Scugog receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Scugog 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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Scugog has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.5 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area183.2 sq mi (474.4 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates44.1700°N, 78.8925°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 13.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 52 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 146 km
Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 86 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 44 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 118 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 49 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 131 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 74 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 76 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 100 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 129 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 85 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 93 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 98 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 86 km
Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 148 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 108 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.6 in

Scugog has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.2").

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14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.5% have completed high school. 4.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 88.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.6%
57% below US avg
High School+31.5%
Graduate Degree+4.4%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density118/sq mi
Total Area183.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.3 min
Drive Alone88.1%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home34.9%

Radio Stations near Scugog

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
#100 BEST IBIZA DEEP HOUSE chill, chill house MP3
A MISSISSIPPI BLUES blues, bluesrock MP3 320 kbps
CFIQ 640 "Global News Radio" Toronto, ON news, talk radio MP3 128 kbps
Power Pop Rock Radio classic rock, pop MP3 320 kbps
CJRK-FM 102.7 "East FM" Toronto, ON multicultural, multilingual MP3 128 kbps
CHKT 1430 "Fairchild Radio" Toronto, ON multicultural, multilingual AAC 50 kbps
CKIS "KISS 92.5" Toronto, ON contemporary hits, rogers media AAC+ 47 kbps
CHIR.com "Greek Radio Station" (alternate stream) Toronto, ON greek ethnic programming MP3 48 kbps
CHIR.com "Greek Radio Station" Toronto, ON greek ethnic programming MP3 48 kbps
Radio Bellissima Relax M3U bossa, relax MP3 192 kbps
Flow 98 7 CKFG-FM - Toronto hip hop, r&b AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Happysound - MP3 192 kbps
CIWS-FM 102.9 "Whistle FM" Stoufville, ON community radio AAC 64 kbps
CIWS-FM 102.9 "Whistle FM" Stoufville, ON (alternative stream) community radio AAC 64 kbps
CIUX-FM "Hits 105.5" Uxbridge, ON adult contemporary AAC+ 49 kbps

Museums in Scugog

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Olde Gaol Museum
Pickering Museum Village
Scugog Shores Museum

Libraries in Scugog

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brock Libraries - Cannington Branch0.0
Brock Libraries - Sunderland Branch0.0
Campus Library0.0
Kawartha Lakes Library - Oakwood Branch0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Lindsay Branch0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Little Britain Branch0.0
Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Woodville Branch0.0
Oshawa Public Libraries - Delpark Centre Branch0.0
Oshawa Public Libraries - John Aker Northview Branch0.0
Pickering Public Library - Claremont Branch0.0
Scugog Public Library0.0
Uxbridge Public Library - Main Branch0.0
Whitby Public Library - Brooklin Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Scugog

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Habib’s Market
Markcol
Willowtree Farm

Monuments in Scugog

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ghost road rock

Breweries in Scugog

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Banter & Co. Brewing
The Second Wedge Brewing Co.

Ski Resorts Near Scugog

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Earl Bales Park Ski and Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
ROC 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Scugog

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toronto Pearson International AirportYYZLarge Airport
Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional AirportYLKMedium Airport
Billy Bishop Toronto City AirportYTZMedium Airport
Oshawa Executive AirportYOOMedium Airport
Peterborough Regional AirportYPQMedium Airport
Baldwin Airport-Small Airport
Baldwin West Aerodrome-Small Airport
Beaverton Airport-Small Airport
Beaverton North-Small Airport
Bethany / Whitetail Valley Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Blackstock / Martyn-Small Airport
Bobcaygeon / Chesher Lakehurst Airport-Small Airport
Bradford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Brechin / Ronan Aircraft Airfield-Small Airport
Brechin / Skywagon City Airfield-Small Airport
Brougham High Perspective Hang Glider Port-Small Airport
Cameron/Arbour Airfield-Small Airport
Cookstown Airport-Small Airport
Cooper Falls Airstrip-Small Airport
Dillon Field-Small Airport
Dimkovski Airpark-Small Airport
Douro Airfield-Small Airport
Dunsford Airport-Small Airport
Elizabethville Airstrip-Small Airport
Foxden Farms-Small Airport
Gilford-Small Airport
Greenbank-Uxbridge-Port Perry Airfield-Small Airport
Hampton-Small Airport
Hampton / Morawetz Field-Small Airport
Holland Landing Airpark-Small Airport
Hoskin Airport-Small Airport
Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Kirkfield / Balsam Lake Airfield-Small Airport
Lorneville Airstrip-Small Airport
Newtonville / Steeves Field-Small Airport
Omemee Airport-Small Airport
Orillia-RAMA Regional Airport-Small Airport
Orono / Hawkefield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Orono Field-Small Airport
Palestine Airport-Small Airport
Pine Point Airfield-Small Airport
Port Hope (Millson Field)-Small Airport
Port Hope (Peter's Field) Airport-Small Airport
PR Ajax Airfield-Small Airport
Rollick Airpark-Small Airport
Sandford Field-Small Airport
Seagrave / North Port Airfield-Small Airport
Severn Bridge Airport-Small Airport
Stone Airport-Small Airport
Stouffville Airport-Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scugog

What is the population of Scugog?

Scugog has a population of 21,581 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 118 people per square mile, spread across 183.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Scugog expensive to live in?

The median household income is $108,000, 44% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $800,000 (184% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,280 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Scugog safe?

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

What is the weather like in Scugog?

Scugog has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches, with 13.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Scugog?

The job market in Scugog faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,113. There are 669 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 35 minutes, and 34.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Scugog?

The median home value in Scugog is $800,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,280. The homeownership rate is 87.1%.

How are the schools in Scugog?

14.6% of adults in Scugog hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.5% have completed high school. 4.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Scugog?

The average commute in Scugog is 35 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 88.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 34.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Scugog?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Scugog is 94.8% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 3.2% Asian. 92.7% of residents speak only English at home.

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