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Tay, ON
Ontario · Barrie Metro
Tay is a small city in Ontario with a population of 11,091. Residents earn $82,000 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Tay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Tay a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Tay 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. Tay has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Tay is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.0%, unemployment is notably high. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Tay is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,120 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x 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
8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.1% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Tay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 263 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches, including 13.2 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Tay vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tay vs U.S. Average
Income: Tay vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $82,000 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,040 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $885 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.0% |
| 206% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 344 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 20.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $500,000 |
| 77% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,120 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 17.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 90.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.5% |
| Housing Units | 4,535 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Tay 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 | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 53.2 sq mi (137.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7159°N, 79.7714°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 |
| 1855 | OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 102 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.0 in |
Tay has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.7% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 33.1% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 2.2% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 209/sq mi |
| Total Area | 53.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 29.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 20.0% |
Schools in Tay
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Tay Shores Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Antoine Daniel Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Moonstone Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tay
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC Radio One - Barrie, ON | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 93.7 K Country | - | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| CKMB 107.5 "KOOL FM" Barrie, ON | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| CFJB-FM 95.7 "Rock 95" Barrie, ON | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| CISO-FM 89.1 "MAX FM" Orillia, ON (AAC Stream) | modern rock | AAC 64 kbps | |
| CFBG 99.5 "Moose FM" Bracebridge, ON | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CKOU "K Country 93.7" Georgina, ON | - | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| CJLF "LIFE 100.3" Barrie, ON | christian, christian praise&worship | OGG | |
| CISO-FM 89.1 "MAX FM" Orillia, ON (MP3 Stream) | modern rock | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Tay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater Canadiana [woodrow homestead] | ||||
| HMS Tecumseth Centre | ||||
| Huronia Museum | ||||
| Ken Snider Memorial Museum | ||||
| Officers’ Quarters | ||||
| Sainte Marie among the Hurons |
Libraries in Tay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penetanguishene Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Severn Township Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springwater Public Library - Elmvale Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Tay Township Public Library - J & M Young Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Tay Township Public Library - Theo & Elaine Bernard Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Tay Township Public Library - Waubaushene Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wasaga Beach Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Farmer's Market |
Hotels in Tay
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tay
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tay
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tay
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Tay
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Tay
13 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| ROC | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Devil's Glen Country Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Highlands Nordic | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Osler Bluff Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blue Mountain Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Craigleith Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Alpine Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Georgian Peaks Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Horseshoe Valley Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| The Heights Ski & Country Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Tay
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport | YLK | Medium Airport |
| Huronia Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Muskoka Airport | YQA | Medium Airport |
| Alliston Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bala (Medora Lake) | - | Small Airport |
| Bala Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Baldwin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Baldwin West Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Barrie Executive Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beaverton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beaverton North | - | Small Airport |
| Beeton Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bracebridge (Stone Wall Farm) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bracebridge (Tinks) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bracebridge West Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Bradford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Brechin / Ronan Aircraft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brechin / Skywagon City Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Briggs Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cardwell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Collingwood Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Conn Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cookstown / Kirby Field Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Cookstown / Tally-Ho Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cookstown Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cooper Falls Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Creemore Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Dillon Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dundalk (Tripp Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Edenvale Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Foxden Farms | - | Small Airport |
| Gilford | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Valley / Luther Field | - | Small Airport |
| Grenfel Field | - | Small Airport |
| Holland Landing Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Laurel / Whittington Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Lumsden Air Park | - | Small Airport |
| Mansfield Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Orillia-RAMA Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport | YPD | Small Airport |
| Platinum Park Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Port Carling Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rolands Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Rollick Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Rosseau Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sandford Field | - | Small Airport |
| Severn Bridge Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shelburne (Schaefer Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Shelburne / Fisher Field | - | Small Airport |
| Slayner (Clearview Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tay
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post | |
| Coldwater | |
| Waubaushene Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tay
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christ Church | |
| St. John's Catholic Church | |
| St. Mary's Catholic Church | |
| Victory Baptist Church |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tay
What is the population of Tay?
Tay has a population of 11,091 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 209 people per square mile, spread across 53.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.9% female and 51.1% male.
Is Tay expensive to live in?
The median household income is $82,000, 9% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $500,000 (77% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,120 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Tay safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Tay receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Tay?
Tay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches, with 13.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Tay?
The job market in Tay faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $885. There are 344 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 20.0% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Tay?
The median home value in Tay is $500,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,120. The homeownership rate is 90.5%.
How are the schools in Tay?
8.7% of adults in Tay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.1% have completed high school. 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Tay?
The average commute in Tay is 30 minutes. 90% of workers drive alone to work, and 20.0% work from home.
What are the demographics of Tay?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Tay is 98.9% White. 92.8% of residents speak only English at home.