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Timmins, ON

Ontario

Timmins is a mid-size city in Ontario with a population of 41,145. Residents earn $82,000 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
41,145 Population 36/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $52,900 per capita
$226,000 Home Value
$940 Median Rent 16.1% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 217 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,000 home value, $940/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,000
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $226,000
20% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.1%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $940
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.6%
139% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.7%
6% lower than US avg

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

People

Population41,145
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density36/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$52,900
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty11.7%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$226,000
Rent$940
Ownership66.9%
Housing Units17,885
Rent Burden16.1%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (4°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation997 ft (304 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+29.5%
Graduate+2.5%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Timmins a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Timmins receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Timmins offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Timmins is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.6%, unemployment is notably high. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Timmins is $226,000, 20% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Timmins has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 75.1 inches of snow.

Timmins has a population of 41,145 with a density of 36 people per square mile, spread across 1,141.1 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 50% male. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 3.2% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 57% of residents, while 32.8% speak Spanish.

Population

41,145
Total Population
2021 Census
36
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
1,141.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Timmins vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 57.0%
27% below US avg
Spanish 32.8%
145% above US avg
Other Languages 10.2%

Social Characteristics

Timmins vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Timmins is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,900 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,017, 29% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 1,275 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 14.9% of workers work from home.

Income: Timmins vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,000
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,900
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.7%
6% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,275

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.7 min
Drive Alone78.5%
Public Transit4.3%
Work from Home14.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Timmins is $226,000, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $940 (19% below the national average of $1,163). 66.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 17,885 total housing units in the city. 16.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$226,000
20% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$940
19% below US avg
Rent Burden16.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.9%
Owner-Occupied66.9%
Renter-Occupied33.1%
Housing Units17,885

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, Timmins receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Timmins 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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Timmins has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 75.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 997 feet.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average38.4°F
29% below US avg
January Average4°F (-15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area1,141.1 sq mi (2,955.3 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates48.4669°N, 81.3331°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 75.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 12, 2015.

Feb 19, 2013 119 km ENE of Wawa, Canada M4.1 145 km
Sep 22, 2012 122 km ENE of Wawa, Canada M3.9 143 km
Jan 3, 2006 68 km NNW of Iroquois Falls, Canada M3.7 97 km
Aug 16, 1996 42 km WSW of Kapuskasing, Canada M3.5 143 km
Mar 4, 2006 63 km E of Kapuskasing, Canada M3.4 118 km
Feb 1, 1999 58 km NNW of Iroquois Falls, Canada M3.4 94 km
Feb 12, 2015 120 km ENE of Wawa, Canada M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-15°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 5°F (-15°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 16°F (-9°C) 2.1 in
April 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 2.8 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 2.2 in

Timmins has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 4°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").

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9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73% below the national average of 33.7%. 29.5% have completed high school. 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 78.5% of workers drive alone to work, while 4.3% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.1%
73% below US avg
High School+29.5%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density36/sq mi
Total Area1,141.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.7 min
Drive Alone78.5%
Public Transit4.3%
Work from Home14.9%

Colleges & Universities in Timmins

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Collège Boréal - Timmins Campus - - - - -
Northern College - - - - -

Schools in Timmins

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
O'Gorman Intermediate Catholic School - - - -
W. Earle Miller Public School - - - -
École catholique Don-Bosco - - - -
École catholique St-Gérard - - - -
École catholique St-Dominique - - - -
École publique Lionel-Gauthier - - - -
R Ross Beattie Senior Public School - - - -
Timmins High and Vocational School - - - -
École secondaire catholique Theriault - - - -
Schumacher Public School - - - -
Pinecrest Public School - - - -
École catholique Louis-Rhéaume - - - -
Golden Avenue Public School - - - -
École catholique Sacré-Coeur - - - -
Pope Francis Elementary School Separate School - - - -
École catholique Jacques-Cartier - - - -
Bertha Shaw Public School - - - -
St. Joseph Separate School - - - -
École secondaire publique Renaissance - - - -
O'Gorman High School - - - -
École catholique Anicet-Morin - - - -
Timmins Centennial Public School - - - -
Roland Michener Secondary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Timmins

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CJQQ "92.1 Rock" Timmins, ON classic rock, mainstream rock AAC+ 47 kbps
CHYK "Le Loup" 104.1 Timmins, 92.9 Hearst, 93.7 Kapuskasing, ON musique contemporaine adulte MP3 128 kbps
CKGB-FM 99.3 "Kiss 99.3 Timmins" adult contemporary, canada AAC 198 kbps
CHMT "93.1 Country FM" Timmins, ON country AAC+ 57 kbps

Museums in Timmins

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Timmins Museum National Exhibitions Centre

Libraries in Timmins

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
C.M. Shields Centennial Public Library0.0
C.M. Shields Centennial Seed Library0.0
Timmins Public Library0.0

Hotels in Timmins

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Premier
Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa
Comfort Inn
Hampton Inn Timmins
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Timmins
Microtel Timmins
Ramada Timmins
The Senator Hotel & Conference Centre
Travelodge Timmins

Cafes in Timmins

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Timmins

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Northside Drive-In

Monuments in Timmins

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hollinger House

Clinics in Timmins

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #699156695

Dentists in Timmins

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blais Orthodontics
The 101 Mall Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Timmins

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hampton Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Timmins

15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canadian Tire
Canadian Tire
Canadian Tire
Crevier
Esso
Esso
Esso
Esso
Krakana's
Mac's
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada
Pioneer
Shell
Shell

Banks in Timmins

11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO
CIBC
Credit Union Central of Ontario
National Bank
RBC
Scotiabank
Scotiabank
Scotiabank
TD
UNI
UNI

Shopping Malls in Timmins

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

101 Mall
Porcupine Mall
Timmins Square

Gyms in Timmins

4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Discover Fitness/Discover Performance Inc
GoodLife Fitness
Planet Fitness
Rehab Plus

Golf Courses in Timmins

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hollinger Golf Club
Sandy Falls Golf Course
Spruce Needles Golf Club

Breweries in Timmins

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Compass Brewing
Full Beard Brewing Co.

Ski Resorts Near Timmins

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Cochrane Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Timmins

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cochrane AirportYCNMedium Airport
Timmins/Victor M. PowerYTSMedium Airport
Iroquois Falls Airport-Small Airport
Sky Wrench Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Timmins

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post
Canada Post
FedEx

Churches & Religious Organizations in Timmins

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Lutheran Church
First United Church
Free Methodist Church Timmins
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Paroisse Notre-Dame De La Paix
Paroisse St. Dominique
Sacred Heart Church
Saint Anthony of Padua Cathedral
St Matthew's Cathedral
St. Joachim's Church
St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Church
St. Vincent de Paul
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Timmins Pentecostal Church
Timmins Seventh-Day Adventist Church

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UFO Sightings
11
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Timmins

What is the population of Timmins?

Timmins has a population of 41,145 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 1,141.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 50% male.

Is Timmins expensive to live in?

The median household income is $82,000, 9% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $226,000 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $940 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Timmins safe?

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

What is the weather like in Timmins?

Timmins has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 4°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches, with 75.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Timmins?

The job market in Timmins faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,017. There are 1,275 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 14.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Timmins?

The median home value in Timmins is $226,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $940. The homeownership rate is 66.9%.

How are the schools in Timmins?

9.1% of adults in Timmins hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.5% have completed high school. 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Timmins?

The average commute in Timmins is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 78.5% of workers drive alone to work, 4.3% use public transit, and 14.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Timmins?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Timmins is 95.7% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 3.2% Asian. 57% of residents speak only English at home, while 32.8% speak Spanish.

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