Perth
City in Ontario, Canada
Overview
Perth, Ontario, is a charming small town renowned for its heritage stone buildings, scenic location along the Tay River, and lively local culture. Visitors enjoy a relaxed pace, friendly locals, and a variety of seasonal festivals. Its walkable downtown offers an inviting blend of history and hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Ontario
Population
5,930
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
44.90°, -76.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,186
Local Cost
$1,416
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
6.8°C
Summer Avg
20.2°C
Winter Avg
-7.7°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-34.5°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
733 mm
Internet Speed
77 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
6
Parks
9
Transport
94
Walk Score
94
Footways
188.0
Airport
YSH
Distance
25 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 27 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 82/100.