Perth
Small town · Ontario · Population 6,469
Housing and jobs
Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Perth, with comparisons and sources.
Affordability
Average monthly rent$1,039/month
ON: $1,408/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $928/month (estimated) · 2016: $983/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$400,000
ON: $700,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $276,169 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Households spending 30%+ of income on housing22.9%
ON: 24.2% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 33.2% (estimated) · 2016: 31.2% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Economy
Median household income$63,200
ON: $91,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $52,858 (estimated) · 2016: $56,736 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Population growth (5-year)9.1%
ON: 5.8% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: 1.5% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Unemployment rate12.9%
ON: 12.2% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 6.6% (estimated) · 2016: 8.1% · Statistics Canada, 2021