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 · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.