Owen Sound
City in Ontario, Canada
Overview
Owen Sound is a charming small city situated along the southern shore of Georgian Bay. Known for its rich history, scenic landscapes, and lively arts community, it offers a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and plenty of outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Ontario
Population
21,612
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
44.57°, -80.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,022
Local Cost
$1,460
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
90
English
98
Temperature
7.4°C
Summer Avg
18.6°C
Winter Avg
-3.7°C
Record High
31.7°C
Record Low
-24.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
846 mm
Internet Speed
94 Mbps
Upload
64 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
42
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
1
Parks
35
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YOS
Distance
9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.