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Tweed, ON

Ontario · Belleville-Quinte West Metro

Tweed is a small city in Ontario with a population of 6,067. Residents earn $69,000 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,067 Population 17/sq mi density
$69,000 Median Income $41,600 per capita
$376,000 Home Value
$930 Median Rent 16.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 243 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$69,000 median income, 10.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$376,000 home value, $930/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $69,000
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $376,000
33% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.2%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $930
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.3%
186% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.0%
5% higher than US avg

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

People

Population6,067
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C+
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$41,600
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty13.0%
Commute33 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$376,000
Rent$930
Ownership82.8%
Housing Units2,590
Rent Burden16.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation522 ft (159 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+33.1%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute33 min

Is Tweed a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tweed 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 above-average unemployment. Tweed has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tweed is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.3%, unemployment is notably high. 13.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tweed is $376,000, 33% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x 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

9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Tweed experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches, including 53.1 inches of snow.

Tweed has a population of 6,067 with a density of 17 people per square mile, spread across 354.7 square miles. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.1% female and 49.9% male. The city is predominantly White (97%), with 1.2% Black, 1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95% of residents.

Population

6,067
Total Population
2021 Census
17
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
354.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Tweed vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.0%
21% above US avg
Spanish 1.3%
90% below US avg
Other Languages 3.7%

Social Characteristics

Tweed vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tweed is $69,000, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,600. The average weekly wage is $800, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 188 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 20.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Tweed vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,000
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,600
Avg Weekly Wage$800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.3%
186% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.0%
5% above US avg
Establishments (County)188

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.5 min
Drive Alone89.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Tweed is $376,000, 33% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below the national average of $1,163). 82.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,590 total housing units in the city. 16.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$376,000
33% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below US avg
Rent Burden16.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.8%
Owner-Occupied82.8%
Renter-Occupied17.4%
Housing Units2,590

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, Tweed receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Tweed 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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Tweed experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 53.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 522 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Area354.7 sq mi (918.6 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates44.4751°N, 77.3162°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 53.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 29, 2024.

Dec 25, 1998 23 km SE of Cobourg, Canada M3.6 87 km
Oct 20, 2013 34 km SSW of Petawawa, Canada M3.6 127 km
Apr 23, 2023 New York M3.6 124 km
May 28, 2002 11 km WNW of Shawville, Canada M3.4 140 km
Jun 29, 2024 14 km W of Ellisburg, New York M3.3 116 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 115 km
Nov 7, 2002 13 km SSW of Belleville, Canada M3.0 48 km
Jul 19, 2007 27 km S of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 110 km
Jul 27, 2014 13 km SW of Pembroke, Canada M2.9 141 km
Mar 20, 2008 12 km S of Osgoode, Canada M2.8 148 km
Aug 11, 2007 4 km N of Kingston, Canada M2.6 70 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 144 km
Apr 14, 2023 1 km W of Adams Center, New York M2.6 124 km
Apr 11, 2007 6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York M2.6 131 km
May 10, 2022 southern Ontario, Canada M2.5 128 km
Mar 17, 2004 12 km SSW of Osgoode, Canada M2.5 146 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 3.0 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.6 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (9°C) 3.3 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in Wettest
December 24°F (-5°C) 3.0 in

Tweed has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 18°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73% below the national average of 33.7%. 33.1% have completed high school. 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.2%
73% below US avg
High School+33.1%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density17/sq mi
Total Area354.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.5 min
Drive Alone89.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home20.7%

Schools in Tweed

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tweed Elementary School - - - -
St. Carthagh Catholic School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tweed

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Greater Napanee MyFM 88.7 - AAC+ 32 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

Museums in Tweed

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Grand Trunk Museum 1879
Tweed Heritage Centre

Libraries in Tweed

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Madoc Public Library0.0
Stirling-Rawdon Public Library0.0
Tweed Public Library0.0
Tyendinaga Public Library0.0

Hotels in Tweed

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stoco Lake Lodge

Cafes in Tweed

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

By the Way
Tim Hortons

Monuments in Tweed

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Founding of Tweed

Clinics in Tweed

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Community Care For Central Hastings

Dentists in Tweed

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tweed Dental Care
Victoria Street Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Tweed

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tweed Veterinary Services

Gas Stations in Tweed

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
VP Racing Fuels
Woods

Banks in Tweed

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO
CIBC

Gyms in Tweed

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Land O' Lakes Curling Club Inc

Golf Courses in Tweed

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Poplars Golf Club

Airports Near Tweed

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
CFB TrentonYTRMedium Airport
Kingston Norman Rogers AirportYGKMedium Airport
Baker Valley Airpark-Small Airport
Bancroft Community Airport-Small Airport
Belleville Aerodrome-Small Airport
Camden East / Varty Lake Airport-Small Airport
Camden East Airstrip-Small Airport
Dave Carlaw Strip-Small Airport
Fawcettville Airfield-Small Airport
Greenbush Airport-Small Airport
Hastings / Sweetwater Farms Airport-Small Airport
Lavant Private Field-Small Airport
Matawatchan Aerodrome-Small Airport
Napanee Airstrip-Small Airport
Newburgh - R.S. (Bob) Clapp Memorial Airstrip-Small Airport
Nicholson Island Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Ompah Airport-Small Airport
Rednersville / Aery-Small Airport
Selby - Howard's Airstrip-Small Airport
Stirling Airport-Small Airport
Stirling Private Aerodrome-Small Airport
Tomvale Airport-Small Airport
Trenton/Mountain View Airport-Small Airport
Tyendinaga Mohawk Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tweed

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
St. Carthagh's Church
St. Edmunds Catholic Church
St. John's United Church
Tweed Pentecostal Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tweed

What is the population of Tweed?

Tweed has a population of 6,067 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 354.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.1% female and 49.9% male.

Is Tweed expensive to live in?

The median household income is $69,000, 8% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $376,000 (33% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Tweed safe?

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

What is the weather like in Tweed?

Tweed has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches, with 53.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Tweed?

The job market in Tweed faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $800. There are 188 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 20.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Tweed?

The median home value in Tweed is $376,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $930. The homeownership rate is 82.8%.

How are the schools in Tweed?

9.2% of adults in Tweed 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 Tweed?

The average commute in Tweed is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 89.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 20.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Tweed?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Tweed is 97% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 1% Asian. 95% of residents speak only English at home.

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