Ontario · Census Metropolitan Area
Greater Sudbury by the numbers
Greater Sudbury is Canada's 25th largest metro area, home to about 194K people, growing faster than the country since 2021 (+9.5% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,555, the median age is 43.6 and January averages -13°C.
People
Population of Greater Sudbury
The Greater Sudbury census metropolitan area had an estimated 194,278 people on July 1, 2025, up +9.5% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 170,605 people, +2.8% more than in 2016.
The City of Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury itself had an estimated 188,504 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Greater Sudbury area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury | 188,504 | 166,004 | +2.8% | 52 |
| Markstay-Warren | 2,990 | 2,708 | +2.0% | 5 |
| St.-Charles | 1,654 | 1,357 | +6.9% | 4 |
| Whitefish Lake 6 | 402 | 412 | +6.7% | 2 |
| Wahnapitei 11 | 141 | 124 | +6.9% | 12 |
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0148-01, Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0155-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0003-01
2021 Census
Who lives in Greater Sudbury
Age
Median age is 43.6 (Canada: 41.6). 20.3% of residents are 65 or older and 15.4% are under 15.
Languages
36.7% can speak both official languages. At home, 83.6% speak mostly English, 10.8% mostly French and 2.5% mostly another language.
Immigration
6.0% of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and 1.0% arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 23.1% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 35.0% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 7.3% a trades certificate.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0030-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0223-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0227-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0302-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0384-01
Money
Income and jobs in Greater Sudbury
Half of Greater Sudbury households made more than $84,000 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Unemployment rate
In September 2026, the unemployment rate was 6.2% and 61.5% of adults had a job.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0061-01, Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0459-01
Housing
Housing in Greater Sudbury
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,555 a month on average, +7.5% from a year earlier and +35.5% over five years. The rental vacancy rate was 1.3%.
New homes being built
Builders started 387 new homes in the Greater Sudbury area in the 12 months to September 2026, -47.2% from the year before. That is 2.0 new homes per 1,000 residents. Source: Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0154-01 (CMHC housing starts)
Cost of living in Greater Sudbury →
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0258-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0256-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0253-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0133-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0127-01
Commuting
Getting around Greater Sudbury
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Safety
Crime in Greater Sudbury
The Crime Severity Index weighs each police-reported crime by how serious it is. Canada in 2006 = 100. Greater Sudbury's index fell -2.5% in the latest year.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0026-01
Every crime type in Greater Sudbury → Car theft, break-ins, fraud, homicides and more.
Climate
Greater Sudbury weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Sudbury A weather station, 21.4 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
Official city data
Greater Sudbury open data & fun facts
City of Greater Sudbury Open Data · 50 datasets
- Water Dataset Water Assets for Linear Infrastructure.
- Wastewater Dataset 11 sanitary layers.
- Parks and Playgrounds (Layer) Parks and Playgrounds in Greater Sudbury (Layer).
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FAQ
Greater Sudbury questions, answered
What is the population of Greater Sudbury?
The Greater Sudbury metro area had an estimated 194,278 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury itself had about 188,504.
How much is rent in Greater Sudbury?
In October 2025 the average rent in Greater Sudbury was $1,244 for a one-bedroom and $1,555 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Greater Sudbury?
The median household income in Greater Sudbury was $84,000 before tax in 2020 ($74,000 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $103,000.
What is the unemployment rate in Greater Sudbury?
The unemployment rate in Greater Sudbury was 6.2% in September 2026 (Labour Force Survey, three-month moving average, seasonally adjusted).
How cold does it get in Greater Sudbury?
January averages -13.0°C, with average lows of -17.9°C. Greater Sudbury gets about 263 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 24.8°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Greater Sudbury bilingual?
36.7% of people in Greater Sudbury can speak both English and French; 62.2% speak English only and 0.9% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Greater Sudbury?
The median age in Greater Sudbury was 43.6 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Is Greater Sudbury safe?
Greater Sudbury had a Crime Severity Index of 64.9 in 2025, compared with 75.0 for Canada as a whole. A lower number means less, and less serious, police-reported crime.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.