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Trent Hills, ON

Ontario · Peterborough Metro

Trent Hills is a small city in Ontario with a population of 13,861. Residents earn $73,000 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,861 Population 70/sq mi density
$73,000 Median Income $42,600 per capita
$460,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$73,000 median income, 10.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$460,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $73,000
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $460,000
63% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.8%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.2%
183% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.4%
0% lower than US avg

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

People

Population13,861
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

C+
Median Income$73,000
Per Capita$42,600
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty12.4%
Commute31 min

Housing

B
Home Value$460,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership82.7%
Housing Units5,905
Rent Burden18.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain36.6 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation591 ft (180 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+32.0%
Graduate+3.2%

Community

Commute31 min

Is Trent Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Trent Hills receives an overall livability score of 2.6 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. Trent Hills has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Trent Hills is $73,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.2%, unemployment is notably high. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Trent Hills is $460,000, making it a premium housing market at 63% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x 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

8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Trent Hills has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches, including 10.6 inches of snow.

Trent Hills has a population of 13,861 with a density of 70 people per square mile, spread across 198.4 square miles. The median age is 55.2 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (95.9%), with 2.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.8% of residents.

Population

13,861
Total Population
70
People / sq mi
55.2yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
198.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Trent Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.8%
19% above US avg
Spanish 1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages 5.0%

Social Characteristics

Trent Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Trent Hills is $73,000, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,600. The average weekly wage is $819, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 430 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 27.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Trent Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,000
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,600
Avg Weekly Wage$819

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.4%
0% below US avg
Establishments (County)430

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.2 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home27.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Trent Hills is $460,000, 63% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below the national average of $1,163). 82.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,905 total housing units in the city. 18.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$460,000
63% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden18.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.7%
Owner-Occupied82.7%
Renter-Occupied17.3%
Housing Units5,905

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, Trent Hills receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Trent Hills 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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Trent Hills has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.6 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Area198.4 sq mi (513.9 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates44.2834°N, 77.8662°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.6"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 29, 2024.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 111 km
Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 51 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 139 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 112 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 106 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 72 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 43 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 69 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 115 km
Aug 11, 2007 4 km N of Kingston, Canada M2.6 111 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 103 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 129 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 111 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 24°F (-5°C) 2.9 in

Trent Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.1").

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8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74% below the national average of 33.7%. 32.0% have completed high school. 3.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 85% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.8%
74% below US avg
High School+32.0%
Graduate Degree+3.2%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density70/sq mi
Total Area198.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.2 min
Drive Alone85.0%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home27.0%

Schools in Trent Hills

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Percy Centennial Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Trent Hills

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Peterborough, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CJOJ-FM 95.5 "Hits FM" Belleville, ON 80's, 90's AAC+ 98 kbps
CHCQ-FM 100.1 "Cool 100" Belleville, ON new country AAC+ 98 kbps
CJWV Oldies 96.7 FM oldies AAC+ 31 kbps

Museums in Trent Hills

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Proctor House Museum

Libraries in Trent Hills

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alnwick/Haldimand Library - Roseneath Branch0.0
Alnwick/Haldimand Public Library - Centreton Branch0.0
Asphodel–Norwood Public Library - Norwood Branch0.0
Asphodel–Norwood Public Library - Westwood Branch0.0
Brighton Public Library0.0
Brighton Public Library - Codrington Branch0.0
Cramahe Township Public Library - Castleton Branch0.0
Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Public Library - Havelock Branch0.0
Marmora & Lake Public Library0.0
Trent Hills Public Library - Campbellford Branch0.0
Trent Hills Public Library - Hastings Branch0.0
Trent Hills Public Library - Warkworth Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Trent Hills

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Busy Bees

Cafes in Trent Hills

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jeannine Backtalk Cafe
Our Lucky Stars

Banks in Trent Hills

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RBC Royal Bank

Golf Courses in Trent Hills

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Warkworth Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near Trent Hills

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kawartha Nordic 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Trent Hills

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
CFB TrentonYTRMedium Airport
Peterborough Regional AirportYPQMedium Airport
Belleville Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bethany / Whitetail Valley Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Bobcaygeon / Chesher Lakehurst Airport-Small Airport
Dave Carlaw Strip-Small Airport
Douro Airfield-Small Airport
Elizabethville Airstrip-Small Airport
Elmhirst's Resort Airport-Small Airport
Fawcettville Airfield-Small Airport
Hastings / Sweetwater Farms Airport-Small Airport
Newtonville / Steeves Field-Small Airport
Nicholson Island Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Orono Field-Small Airport
Port Hope (Millson Field)-Small Airport
Port Hope (Peter's Field) Airport-Small Airport
Rednersville / Aery-Small Airport
Stirling Airport-Small Airport
Stirling Private Aerodrome-Small Airport
Trenton/Mountain View Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Trent Hills

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Trent Hills

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
St. Jerome's Catholic Church
St. Paul's United Church
Warkworth Free Methodist Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trent Hills

What is the population of Trent Hills?

Trent Hills has a population of 13,861 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 198.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 55.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Trent Hills expensive to live in?

The median household income is $73,000, 3% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $460,000 (63% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Trent Hills safe?

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

What is the weather like in Trent Hills?

Trent Hills has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Trent Hills?

The job market in Trent Hills faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $819. There are 430 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 27.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Trent Hills?

The median home value in Trent Hills is $460,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,000. The homeownership rate is 82.7%.

How are the schools in Trent Hills?

8.8% of adults in Trent Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.0% have completed high school. 3.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Trent Hills?

The average commute in Trent Hills is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 85% of workers drive alone to work, and 27.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Trent Hills?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Trent Hills is 95.9% White, 1% Black or African American, 2.1% Asian. 93.8% of residents speak only English at home.

Nearby Cities

Campbellford, ON 3,372 pop · 3.7 mi Asphodel-Norwood, ON 4,658 pop · 8.0 mi Norwood, ON 1,380 pop · 9.0 mi Stirling-Rawdon, ON 5,015 pop · 14.7 mi Cramahe, ON 6,509 pop · 14.7 mi Alnwick/Haldimand, ON 7,473 pop · 15.7 mi Stirling, ON 2,030 pop · 15.7 mi Quinte West, ON 46,560 pop · 16.4 mi Douro-Dummer, ON 7,632 pop · 16.5 mi Marmora, ON 1,499 pop · 16.5 mi Minto, ON 9,094 pop · 16.9 mi Otonabee-South Monaghan, ON 7,087 pop · 17.5 mi Brighton, ON 12,108 pop · 17.9 mi Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, ON 5,083 pop · 20.5 mi
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