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Ottawa location & demographic data

A data profile of Ottawa, Ontario — home to about 1,622,490 people. Explore demographics, housing, and building-permit activity, all from Neighbourly's Canadian location intelligence platform.

Ottawa at a glance

Key demographic and housing indicators for Ottawa, aggregated across 8 sub-areas.

Population
1,622,490
Median age
40.2
years
Median household income
$104,298
per year
Homeownership rate
67%
33% rent
Median home value
$601,502
Median rent
$1,407
per month
Avg. commute
26 min
Unemployment
10%
Avg. household size
2.5
people

About Ottawa

Ottawa is home to approximately 1,622,490 residents, with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $104,298 and 67% of homes are owner-occupied. The median home value sits around $601,502, with median rent near $1,407 per month. Residents of Ottawa report an average commute of about 26 min.

Ottawa demographics in detail

Age, income, education, and household breakdowns for Ottawa.

Age distribution

0–1417%
15–2413%
25–4427%
45–6427%
65+17%

Household income

Under $40k13%
$40–79k23%
$80–99k12%
$100–149k23%
$150k+29%

Education (age 25+)

No certificate12%
High school24%
College / trade26%
Bachelor’s or higher39%

Household composition

One-person27%
Couples53%
Multigenerational3%

Neighbourhoods in Ottawa

All 114 neighbourhoods in Ottawa with location data. Select one for local insights.

AirportAlta VistaBayshoreBeacon Hill South - Cardinal HeightsBeaverbrookBeechwood CemeteryBells Corners EastBells Corners WestBillings Bridge - Heron ParkBlackburn HamletBlossom Park - TimbermillBorden Farm - Fisher GlenBraemar Park-Belair Heights-Copeland ParkBridlewood - Emerald MeadowsBritanniaBrookside - Briarbrook - Morgans GrantCardinal CreekCarleton Heights-Courtland ParkCarleton UniversityCarlingtonCarpCarson Grove - Carson MeadowsCentrepointe - BriargreenCentretownChapel Hill NorthChapel Hill SouthChapman MillsCity ViewCivic HospitalColonnade Business ParkConstance BayConvent Glen - Orleans WoodsCorkeryCraig Henry - ManordaleCrestview-TanglewoodCrystal Bay - Lakeview ParkCumberlandDunrobinEdwards - Carlsbad SpringsElmvale - CanterburyEmerald Woods - Sawmill CreekExperimental FarmFallingbrookFindlay CreekFisher HeightsFitzroyGlebe-Dows LakeGlen CairnGreelyGreenboro EastGreenboro WestHawthorn Meadows - Sheffield GlenHintonburg-MechanicsvilleHunt Club ParkIndustrial EastIrisIsland Park-Wellington VillageKanata LakesKatimavik-HazeldeanKinburnLaurentianLebreton DevelopmentLedbury-Heron Gate-RidgemontLeslie Park - Bruce FarmLowertown EastLowertown WestManor ParkManotickMarlboroughMerivale Gardens - Grenfell Glen - Pineglen - Country PlaceMetcalfeMunster - AshtonNavan - SarsfieldNew EdinburghNorth Gower - KarsOld Barrhaven EastOld Barrhaven WestOld Hunt ClubOld Ottawa EastOld Ottawa SouthOrleans IndustrialOrleans Village - ChateauneufOsgoode - VernonOverbrookParkwood HillsPineviewPlayfair Park - Guildwood EstatesPortobello SouthQualicum - RedwoodQueensway Terrace NorthQueenswood - ChatelaineQueenswood HeightsRichmondRideaucrest - Davidson HeightsRiverside Park - Mooneys BayRiverside Park South - RevelstokeRiverside South - LeitrimRiverviewRockcliffe ParkRothwell Heights - Beacon Hill NorthSandy HillSouth KeysStittsvilleStittsville EastStittsville NorthStonebridge - Half Moon BayTrend-ArlingtonVanier NorthVanier SouthVarsWaterridge VillageWest CentretownWestboroWhitehaven - Woodpark - Glabar Park

Districts & sub-areas of Ottawa

Ottawa is made up of 8 lower-tier areas, each with its own data profile.

Ottawa — frequently asked questions

What is the population of Ottawa?

Ottawa has a population of approximately 1,622,490 residents.

What is the median household income in Ottawa?

The median household income in Ottawa is $104,298 per year.

What is the average home price in Ottawa?

The median dwelling value in Ottawa is approximately $601,502.

What is the homeownership rate in Ottawa?

About 67% of homes in Ottawa are owner-occupied, while roughly 33% are rented.

How much is rent in Ottawa?

The median monthly rent in Ottawa is around $1,407.

What is the median age in Ottawa?

The median age in Ottawa is 40.2 years.

What is the average commute time in Ottawa?

Residents of Ottawa have an average commute of about 26 min.

What percentage of Ottawa residents have a university degree?

About 39% of Ottawa residents aged 25 and over hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.

How many households in Ottawa earn over $150,000?

Roughly 29% of households in Ottawa have an income of $150,000 or more per year.

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