The Ottawa-Gatineau metropolitan area is the 25th largest metro area in Canada, with a total population of 2,585,685 spread across 67 cities and towns in ON. Anchored by Ottawa, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Ottawa-Gatineau metro area earn an average household income of $84,340, while the average home value sits at $409,468. Renters in the area pay an average of $944 per month, making the cost of living moderate compared to the national average. About 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's well-educated workforce.

The Ottawa-Gatineau metro reports an average violent crime rate of 71.7 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 49.4 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 43.6°F, with cooler temperatures throughout the year. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 11.9%, which is near the national average.

With 67 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Ottawa-Gatineau metro area offers a wide variety of living options. From bustling city neighborhoods to quiet suburban communities, the metro provides options for families, young professionals, and retirees alike. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature	43.6°F
Avg January Temp	15.4°F
Avg July Temp	69.3°F
Avg Annual Precipitation	41.5"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate	71.7 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate	49.4 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate	6.4%
Avg Poverty Rate	11.9%
Avg Median Age	42.9

All 67 Cities in Ottawa-Gatineau Metro Area

1 Ottawa ON 1,017,449

2 Gatineau QC 291,041

3 Nepean ON 180,000

4 Gloucester ON 150,012

5 Orléans ON 125,937

6 Ottawa South ON 125,090

7 Kanata ON 90,000

8 Hull QC 63,702

9 Aylmer QC 56,542

10 Stittsville ON 40,889

11 Clarence-Rockland ON 26,505

12 Centretown ON 25,687

13 Fallingbrook ON 25,000

14 Alta Vista ON 24,726

15 Templeton-Est QC 20,000

16 Russell ON 19,598

17 North Grenville ON 17,964

18 Vanier ON 17,000

19 Buckingham QC 16,685

20 Le Plateau QC 15,000

21 Mississippi Mills ON 14,740

22 Blossom Park ON 14,190

23 The Nation / La Nation ON 13,350

24 Val-des-Monts QC 13,328

25 The Glebe ON 13,055

26 Lowertown ON 12,824

27 Carleton Place ON 12,517

28 Queenswood Heights ON 12,000

29 Cantley QC 11,449

30 North Dundas ON 11,304

31 Bells Corners ON 9,272

32 Greely ON 9,049

33 Embrun ON 8,680

34 La Pêche QC 8,636

35 Blackburn Hamlet ON 8,173

36 Chelsea QC 8,000

37 Hintonburg ON 7,844

38 Almonte ON 5,039

39 Richmond ON 4,055

40 New Edinburgh ON 3,539

41 Thurso QC 3,084

42 ByWard Market ON 3,063

43 Saint-Alexandre QC 2,678

44 Osgoode ON 2,578

45 Winchester ON 2,394

46 Constance Bay ON 2,314

47 Limoges ON 2,048

48 Wakefield QC 2,000

49 Rockcliffe Park ON 1,888

50 Metcalfe ON 1,776

51 Carp ON 1,477

52 Bourget ON 1,169

53 Munster ON 1,145

54 Montpellier QC 1,112

55 Low QC 1,020

56 Lochaber-Partie-Ouest QC 926

57 Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette QC 841

58 Mayo QC 704

59 Lebreton Flats ON 620

60 Denholm QC 546

61 Kemptville ON 500

62 Saint-Sixte QC 490

63 Mulgrave-et-Derry QC 461

64 Lochaber QC 446

65 Bear Island 1 ON 244

66 Ashton ON 200

67 Ramsayville ON 90

Ottawa-Gatineau Metro Area

Largest Cities in Ottawa-Gatineau Metro

Ottawa, ON

Gatineau, QC

Nepean, ON

Gloucester, ON

Orléans, ON

Ottawa South, ON

Kanata, ON

Hull, QC

Aylmer, QC

Stittsville, ON

Clarence-Rockland, ON

Centretown, ON

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Safety

Economy

All 67 Cities in Ottawa-Gatineau Metro Area