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Shawanaga 17, ON

Ontario

Shawanaga 17 is a small town in Ontario with a population of 155. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
155 Population 12/sq mi density
$82,573 Median Income $47,716 per capita
$461,770 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 262 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$82,573 median income, 14.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$461,770 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% 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+ 7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 14.3%
297% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.5%
9% higher than US avg

How Shawanaga 17 Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population155
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,573
Per Capita$47,716
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty13.5%
Commute18 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$461,770
Rent$1,012
Ownership50.0%
Housing Units70
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain41.1 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation728 ft (222 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+34.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Shawanaga 17 a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shawanaga 17 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. Shawanaga 17 has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shawanaga 17 is $82,573, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.3%, unemployment is notably high. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shawanaga 17 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

7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.6% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Shawanaga 17 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 262 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches, including 17.9 inches of snow.

Shawanaga 17 has a population of 155 with a density of 12 people per square mile, spread across 12.5 square miles. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.6% female and 48.4% male. The city is predominantly White (96.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.1% of residents.

Population

155
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
12.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Shawanaga 17 vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.1%
11% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages 12.9%

Social Characteristics

Shawanaga 17 vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shawanaga 17 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 14.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 5 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 20.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Shawanaga 17 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

Unemployment14.3%
297% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.5%
9% above US avg
Establishments (County)5

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.8 min
Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Shawanaga 17 is $461,770, 64% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 50.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 70 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

Homeownership50.0%
Owner-Occupied50.0%
Renter-Occupied50.0%
Housing Units70

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, Shawanaga 17 receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Shawanaga 17 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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Shawanaga 17 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 262 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 41.1 inches. The area receives 17.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 728 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Area12.5 sq mi (32.2 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates45.5138°N, 80.2853°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 17.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.41"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 8, 2019.

Mar 9, 1998 Ontario, Canada M3.9 124 km
Aug 5, 2014 6 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.8 129 km
Mar 13, 2005 5 km N of Greater Sudbury, Canada M3.6 126 km
May 25, 1998 3 km NW of Lively, Canada M3.4 125 km
Aug 5, 2014 5 km NNW of Lively, Canada M3.3 128 km
Feb 8, 2019 7 km SW of Azilda, Canada M3.1 130 km
Jul 29, 2012 17 km SSW of Parry Sound, Canada M2.5 39 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 79 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
1855 OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON Unknown 2.7 m — 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.8 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Driest
April 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.1 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 4.4 in Wettest

Shawanaga 17 has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 15°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and March the driest (2.7").

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7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 77% below the national average of 33.7%. 34.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 60% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.7%
77% below US avg
High School+34.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density12/sq mi
Total Area12.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.8 min
Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.0%

Radio Stations near Shawanaga 17

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKLP 103.3 "Moose FM" Parry Sound, ON adult hits AAC+ 57 kbps

Museums in Shawanaga 17

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bobby Orr Hall of Fame

Libraries in Shawanaga 17

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Parry Sound Public Library0.0

Gas Stations in Shawanaga 17

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shawanaga Gas & Variety
Shell

Airports Near Shawanaga 17

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alban Airport—Small Airport
Arnstein Airport—Small Airport
Bala (Medora Lake)—Small Airport
Bala Airport—Small Airport
Griffith Island Airstrip—Small Airport
Hay Island Airstrip—Small Airport
Lumsden Air Park—Small Airport
Parry Sound Area Municipal AirportYPDSmall Airport
Port Carling Airport—Small Airport
Rosseau Airport—Small Airport
White Cloud Island—Small Airport

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shawanaga 17

What is the population of Shawanaga 17?

Shawanaga 17 has a population of 155 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 12.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.8 years. The population is 51.6% female and 48.4% male.

Is Shawanaga 17 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 Shawanaga 17 safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Shawanaga 17 receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Shawanaga 17?

Shawanaga 17 has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches, with 17.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Shawanaga 17?

The job market in Shawanaga 17 faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 5 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 20.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Shawanaga 17?

The median home value in Shawanaga 17 is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 50.0%.

How are the schools in Shawanaga 17?

7.7% of adults in Shawanaga 17 hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.6% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Shawanaga 17?

The average commute in Shawanaga 17 is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 60% of workers drive alone to work, and 20.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Shawanaga 17?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Shawanaga 17 is 96.8% White. 87.1% of residents speak only English at home.

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