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Smiths Falls, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,254 Population 2,482/sq mi density
$61,200 Median Income $40,360 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
47°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
2.5 / 5.0
$61,200 median income, 10.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Smiths Falls, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,200
19% below
$40,360 per capita
Home Value
$300,000
6% above
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
78% below
34.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
16.4% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
232 sunny days/yr

How Smiths Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
106%
Rent
86%
Poverty
132%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
281%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Smiths Falls 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

Smiths Falls residents earn a median household income of $61,200 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,360. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 287 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Smiths Falls is $300,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

7.5% of adults in Smiths Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 34.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Smiths Falls has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,254
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density2,482/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,200
Per Capita$40,360
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty16.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$776

Housing

B+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership54.6%
Housing Units4,310
Rent Burden25.6%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days232/yr
Rain40.0 in/yr
Elevation423 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+34.2%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute27 min