Penetanguishene
Town · Ontario · Population 10,077
Housing and jobs
Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Penetanguishene, with comparisons and sources.
Affordability
Average monthly rent$976/month
ON: $1,408/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $920/month · 2016: $1,072/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Average rent, 1-bedroom apartmentPurpose-built rentals, CMHC October survey.$1,290/month
Metro area average · CMHC, 2025
Average rent, 2-bedroom apartmentPurpose-built rentals, CMHC October survey.$1,541/month
Metro area average · CMHC, 2025
Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$500,000
ON: $700,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $276,545 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Households spending 30%+ of income on housing21.1%
ON: 24.2% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 27.9% · 2016: 27.7% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Economy
Median household income$74,000
ON: $91,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $66,152 · 2016: $64,645 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Population growth (5-year)12.4%
ON: 5.8% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: -1.6% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Unemployment rate11.5%
ON: 12.2% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 6.2% · 2016: 8.4% · Statistics Canada, 2021