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Simcoe, ON
Ontario · Hamilton Metro
Simcoe is a small city in Ontario with a population of 13,922. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Simcoe Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Simcoe a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Simcoe receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Simcoe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Simcoe is $82,573, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Simcoe 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
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Simcoe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 31.6 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Simcoe vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Simcoe vs U.S. Average
Income: Simcoe 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
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 432 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
Walkability
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 Burden | 27.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 5,569 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Simcoe vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 812.0 sq mi (2,103.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8334°N, 80.2997°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 83 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in |
Simcoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Total Area | 812.0 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
Schools in Simcoe
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprucedale Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Simcoe Composite School | - | - | - | - |
| West Lynn Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Trinity Catholic High School | - | - | - | - |
| Lynndale Heights Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Elgin Avenue Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph's School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Cecilia's School | - | - | - | - |
| Lakewood Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marie-Simcoe | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Simcoe
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Country 93.3 (US) | country | MP3 64 kbps | |
| CING-FM "Energy 95.3" Hamilton, ON (AAC Stream) | corus media, hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CING-FM "Energy 95.3" Hamilton, ON (MP3 Stream) | corus media, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CFMU 93.3 McMaster University Radio - Hamilton, ON | community radio, multicultural | MP3 128 kbps | |
| New Country 96.3 FM (US) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CKOT-FM "Easy 101.3" Tillsonburg, ON | adult contemporary, rogers media | UNKNOWN | |
| CJDL "Country 107.3" Tillsonburg, ON | country, rogers media | UNKNOWN | |
| CHTG-FM 92.9 "The Grand" Caledonia, ON | classic hits | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| CKRZ 100.3 "Voice of the Grand" Ohsweken, ON | community radio, indigenous | MP3 96 kbps | |
| RiderRadioRocks.com (US) | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Simcoe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Ontario Tobacco Museum and Heritage Centre | ||||
| Port Dover Harbour Museum | ||||
| Teeterville Pioneer Museum | ||||
| Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum |
Libraries in Simcoe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County of Brant Public Library - Scotland-Oakland Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Haldimand County Public Library - Hagersville Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Haldimand County Public Library - Jarvis Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Norfolk County Public Library - Delhi Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Norfolk County Public Library - Port Dover Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Norfolk County Public Library - Port Rowan Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Norfolk County Public Library - Simcoe Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Norfolk County Public Library - Waterford Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Rumpus Hall | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Simcoe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twenty Three Market |
Hotels in Simcoe
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Simcoe
7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Simcoe
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Simcoe
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Simcoe
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Simcoe
5 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Simcoe
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Simcoe
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Simcoe
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Simcoe
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Simcoe
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Simcoe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Road Brewing Company | ||||
| New Limburg Brewing Company |
Ski Resorts Near Simcoe
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Eden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Simcoe
43 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brantford Municipal Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | Medium Airport |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport | YKF | Medium Airport |
| Burlington Executive Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Bushhawk Creek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cambridge / Reid's Field | - | Small Airport |
| Campbellville (Bellshill Airpark) | - | Small Airport |
| Cayuga Airport (Bruce Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Cayuga East Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ceilidh Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Conestogo / Largo Woods Field | - | Small Airport |
| Courtland / Tillsonburg Flying Club Field | - | Small Airport |
| Delhi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flamboro Centre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gamble Field | - | Small Airport |
| Grand River Executive Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Grimsby Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guelph Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Harydale Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Innerkip Airport | - | Small Airport |
| London Soaring Society | - | Small Airport |
| Lubitz Field | - | Small Airport |
| Moorhead Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Nixon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pratt's Eastern Divide Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rand Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rockton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Roseville Field | - | Small Airport |
| Sargeant Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Selkirk / Kindy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Selkirk Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Simcoe (Dennison Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Skydive SWOOP | - | Small Airport |
| Skyview Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Smithville Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Springvale Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Stoney Creek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stratford Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tillsonburg Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tyneside Field | - | Small Airport |
| Willow Lake Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Woodstock Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Woodstock Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Simcoe
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Simcoe
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethel Baptist Church | |
| Calvary Church | |
| Grace United | |
| Immanuel Christian Reformed Church | |
| Memorial Anglican Church | |
| Old Windham United Church | |
| Saint Cecilia's Church | |
| Saint John's Anglican church | |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Church | |
| Saint Paul's Anglican Church | |
| Saint Peter Lutheran Church | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Simcoe Gospel Chapel | |
| The Salvation Army | |
| Woodhouse United Church |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Simcoe
What is the population of Simcoe?
Simcoe has a population of 13,922 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 812.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is Simcoe 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 Simcoe safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Simcoe receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Simcoe?
Simcoe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches, with 31.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Simcoe?
The unemployment rate in Simcoe is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 432 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 23.8% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Simcoe?
The median home value in Simcoe is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Simcoe?
32.9% of adults in Simcoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Simcoe?
The average commute in Simcoe is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of Simcoe?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Simcoe is 94.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3.1% Asian. 82% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.1% speak Spanish.