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South Glengarry, ON

Ontario

South Glengarry is a small city in Ontario with a population of 13,330. Residents earn $91,000 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
13,330 Population 57/sq mi density
$91,000 Median Income $53,350 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 12.8% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$91,000 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $91,000
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.7%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.6%
139% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.6%
31% lower than US avg

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

People

Population13,330
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density57/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B+
Median Income$91,000
Per Capita$53,350
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty8.6%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$850
Ownership88.0%
Housing Units5,430
Rent Burden12.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation207 ft (63 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+30.0%
Graduate+3.8%

Community

Commute26 min

Is South Glengarry a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, South Glengarry receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. South Glengarry offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in South Glengarry is $91,000, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.6%, unemployment is notably high. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in South Glengarry is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

South Glengarry has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 266 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 14.5 inches of snow.

South Glengarry has a population of 13,330 with a density of 57 people per square mile, spread across 233.6 square miles. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.7% female and 50.3% male. The city is predominantly White (96.6%), with 1.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 65.2% of residents, while 25.5% speak Spanish.

Population

13,330
Total Population
57
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
233.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

South Glengarry vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 65.2%
17% below US avg
Spanish 25.5%
90% above US avg
Other Languages 9.3%

Social Characteristics

South Glengarry vs U.S. Average

The median household income in South Glengarry is $91,000, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,350 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,026, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 413 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 27.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: South Glengarry vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$91,000
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,350
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.6%
31% below US avg
Establishments (County)413

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home27.5%

Walkability

The median home value in South Glengarry is $348,000, 23% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 88.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,430 total housing units in the city. 12.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden12.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.0%
Owner-Occupied88.0%
Renter-Occupied12.0%
Housing Units5,430

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, South Glengarry receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: South Glengarry 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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South Glengarry has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.7 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area233.6 sq mi (605.0 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates45.1870°N, 74.5540°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

174 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jun 23, 2010 29 km NNE of Val-des-Monts, Canada M5.4 106 km
Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 101 km
Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 90 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 37 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 89 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 76 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 55 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 116 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 69 km
Feb 25, 2006 4 km NE of Thurso, Canada M4.0 70 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 119 km
Oct 7, 1990 21 km WNW of La Minerve, Canada M3.9 135 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 35 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 48 km
Sep 18, 2011 1 km E of Thurso, Canada M3.8 70 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 52 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 109 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 98 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 42 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1908 NOTRE DAME DE LA SALETTE Meteorological 15.0 m 33 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 2.6 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.0 in

South Glengarry has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and March the driest (2.4").

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12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62% below the national average of 33.7%. 30.0% have completed high school. 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 90% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
62% below US avg
High School+30.0%
Graduate Degree+3.8%
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density57/sq mi
Total Area233.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home27.5%

Schools in South Glengarry

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Iona Academy
Char-Lan District High School
École élémentaire catholique de l'Ange-Gardien
Williamstown Public School
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Radio Stations near South Glengarry

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHOD 92.1 & 91.9 "GO FM" Cornwall, ON AAC

Museums in South Glengarry

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
AKWESASNE CULTURAL CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM5183582240
SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBEARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER5183582272
WESTVILLE HISTORICAL ORGANIZATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
Centre d'interprétation du site archéologique Droulers-Tsiionhiakwhata
Cornwall Community Museum
Inverarden Regency Cottage Museum

Libraries in South Glengarry

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AKWESASNE CULTURAL CENTER, INC.321 STATE ROUTE 370.010,975
Bibliothèque Saint-Polycarpe0.0
Cornwall Public Library0.0
SDG Library - Alexandria Branch0.0
SDG Library - Lancaster Branch0.0
SDG Library - Williamstown Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in South Glengarry

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akwesasne Farmers Market469 State Route 37, across from Akwesasne Sports
Hogensburg Farmers' MarketCook RdTue: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM;Wed: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM;
Mill Market

Cafes in South Glengarry

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Gas Stations in South Glengarry

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CA #12125447836
CA #3725469735
Esso
Flying J
MacEwen
Petroplus
Shell

Banks in South Glengarry

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BMO

Golf Courses in South Glengarry

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heritage Golf Country Club

Breweries in South Glengarry

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Rurban Brewing Company
Three County Cider
Wood Brothers Brewing Company

Ski Resorts Near South Glengarry

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sugarbush 87.0 16 1,240 $83 November - April Yes
Loon Mountain 50.0 12 930 $73 November - April Yes
Ski Mont Rigaud 0.0 $0
Glissade 0.0 $0
Mont Habitant 0.0 $0
Sommet Saint-Sauveur 0.0 $0

Cell Towers in South Glengarry

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
320 SR 37 (109243)LTOWER56

Amtrak Stations in South Glengarry

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Hogansburg, NY935 State Highway 37BUS

Airports Near South Glengarry

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cornwall Regional AirportYCCMedium Airport
Massena International Airport Richards FieldMSSMedium Airport
Montreal Mirabel International AirportYMXMedium Airport
Adirondack Airpark Estates AirportSmall Airport
Alexandria AerodromeSmall Airport
CheneySmall Airport
Hawkesbury (East) AirportSmall Airport
Hawkesbury / L'Ange Gardien Farm FieldSmall Airport
Hawkesbury AirportSmall Airport
Herb's Travel Plaza AirstripSmall Airport
High Banks Farm Landing Area AirportSmall Airport
Hurlbut FieldSmall Airport
Indian Creek FieldSmall Airport
Lachute AirportSmall Airport
Lancaster AirparkSmall Airport
Long Sault AirstripSmall Airport
Malone Dufort AirportSmall Airport
Maxville (Bourdon Farm) AirportSmall Airport
Maxville AirportSmall Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île PerrotSmall Airport
Montreal / St-Lazare AirportSmall Airport
Morrisburg AirportSmall Airport
Navan Bearbrook AirportSmall Airport
Ottawa / Casselman (Shea Field)Small Airport
Ottawa/Embrun AerodromeSmall Airport
Pendleton AirportSmall Airport
Potsdam Municipal Airport Damon FieldSmall Airport
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Jérôme AirportSmall Airport
St. André-Avellin AerodromeSmall Airport
Ste-Agnès-de-Dundee AirportSmall Airport
Williamsburg (North) Farm StripSmall Airport
Williamsburg (South) AerodromeSmall Airport
Williamsburg AerodromeSmall Airport

Post Offices in South Glengarry

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post
Canada Post
Canada Post

Treatment Centers in South Glengarry

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe - OutpatientSubstance Abuse518-358-3141 x7160
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe - Partridge HouseSubstance Abuse518-358-2223 x7600

Churches & Religious Organizations in South Glengarry

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Knox United Church
Saint John the Evangelist Anglican Church in the Wildwood
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
St. Andrew's United Church
St. Andrew's United Church
St. Joseph Catholic Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church

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UFO Sightings
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Glengarry

What is the population of South Glengarry?

South Glengarry has a population of 13,330 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 233.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.7% female and 50.3% male.

Is South Glengarry expensive to live in?

The median household income is $91,000, 21% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $348,000 (23% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is South Glengarry safe?

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

What is the weather like in South Glengarry?

South Glengarry has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 12°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches, with 14.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in South Glengarry?

The job market in South Glengarry faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,026. There are 413 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 27.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in South Glengarry?

The median home value in South Glengarry is $348,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $850. The homeownership rate is 88.0%.

How are the schools in South Glengarry?

12.7% of adults in South Glengarry hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.0% have completed high school. 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in South Glengarry?

The average commute in South Glengarry is 26 minutes. 90% of workers drive alone to work, and 27.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of South Glengarry?

The racial and ethnic makeup of South Glengarry is 96.6% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian. 65.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 25.5% speak Spanish.

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