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Peterborough Metro Area

ON · 32 cities · 647,779 population

647,779 Total Population
32 Cities & Towns
$82,468 Avg Income
$529,861 Avg Home Value
$1,068 Avg Rent
19.5% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Peterborough Metro

Oshawa, ON

Pop 175,383
Income $86,000
Home $695,000

Clarington, ON

Pop 101,427
Income $112,000
Home $750,000

Peterborough, ON

Pop 83,651
Income $71,500
Home $500,000

Kawartha Lakes, ON

Pop 79,247
Income $82,000
Home $572,000

Bowmanville, ON

Pop 39,371
Income $82,573
Home $461,770

Cobourg, ON

Pop 20,519
Income $77,000
Home $600,000

Lindsay, ON

Pop 20,354
Income $82,573
Home $461,770

Selwyn, ON

Pop 18,653
Income $95,000
Home $624,000

Port Hope, ON

Pop 17,294
Income $88,000
Home $600,000

Trent Hills, ON

Pop 13,861
Income $73,000
Home $460,000

Cavan Monaghan, ON

Pop 10,016
Income $110,000
Home $700,000

Douro-Dummer, ON

Pop 7,632
Income $96,000
Home $600,000

The Peterborough metropolitan area is the 81st largest metro area in Canada, with a total population of 647,779 spread across 32 cities and towns in ON. Anchored by Oshawa, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Peterborough metro area earn an average household income of $82,468, while the average home value sits at $529,861. Renters in the area pay an average of $1,068 per month, making the cost of living relatively high compared to the national average. About 19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's growing workforce.

The Peterborough metro reports an average violent crime rate of 76.2 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 55.9 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 44.0°F, with cooler temperatures throughout the year. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 12.2%, which is near the national average.

With 32 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Peterborough 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 Temperature44.0°F
Avg January Temp18.0°F
Avg July Temp68.0°F
Avg Annual Precipitation36.6"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate76.2 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate55.9 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate9.6%
Avg Poverty Rate12.2%
Avg Median Age46.8

All 32 Cities in Peterborough Metro Area

1 Oshawa ON 175,383
2 Clarington ON 101,427
3 Peterborough ON 83,651
4 Kawartha Lakes ON 79,247
5 Bowmanville ON 39,371
6 Cobourg ON 20,519
7 Lindsay ON 20,354
8 Selwyn ON 18,653
9 Port Hope ON 17,294
10 Trent Hills ON 13,861
11 Cavan Monaghan ON 10,016
12 Douro-Dummer ON 7,632
13 Alnwick/Haldimand ON 7,473
14 Otonabee-South Monaghan ON 7,087
15 Cramahe ON 6,509
16 Trent Lakes ON 6,439
17 Havelock-Belmont-Methuen ON 5,083
18 Asphodel-Norwood ON 4,658
19 Bobcaygeon ON 3,576
20 Campbellford ON 3,372
21 North Kawartha ON 2,877
22 Lakefield ON 2,753
23 Fenelon Falls ON 1,915
24 Millbrook ON 1,695
25 Norwood ON 1,380
26 Omemee ON 1,323
27 Curve Lake First Nation 35 ON 1,244
28 Caesarea ON 823
29 Blackstock ON 781
30 Alderville First Nation ON 542
31 Bethany ON 500
32 Hiawatha First Nation ON 341