Median Income
$72,500
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
14.9%
56% lower than US avg
Unemployment
15.8%
339% higher than US avg
How St. Catharines Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population136,803
Median AgeN/A
Density3,683/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Economy
C+
Median Income$72,500
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment15.8%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units58,900
Rent Burden23.8%
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
AQIN/A
Rain38.9 in/yr
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+31.4%
Graduate+5.9%
Is St. Catharines a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, St. Catharines receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. St. Catharines has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in St. Catharines is $72,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 15.8%, unemployment is notably high.
Education
14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
St. Catharines experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches, including 41.6 inches of snow.
St. Catharines has a population of 136,803 with a density of 3,683 people per square mile.
Population
136,803
Total Population
2021 Census
Race & Ethnicity
St. Catharines vs U.S. Average
Social Characteristics
St. Catharines vs U.S. Average
The median household income in St. Catharines is $72,500, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.8% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income: St. Catharines vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $72,500 |
| 4% below US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.8% |
| 339% above US avg |
| |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 64.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.6% |
| Housing Units | 58,900 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: St. Catharines vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: St. Catharines vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
St. Catharines has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.9 inches.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 38.9 inches |
| 2% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 41.6 inches/yr |
Geography
| Area | 37.1 sq mi (96.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,683/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1713°N, 79.2427°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |