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Living in Ottawa

There were 110 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Ottawa is in the United States; its population was 18,447 in July 2026. For Ottawa, 48.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. Foreign-born residents accounted for 3.1% of the population in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1927 sources

Population18,684people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,028EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent808.7EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate6.87%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,683offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 6% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Ottawa?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Ottawa.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$920 per month, while the median home value was US$154,000 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 69.7%, and the vacancy rate was 8.08% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Ottawa recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$920/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent48.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)8.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,513 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)878.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent808.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes231 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Ottawa a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 44–62%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student55%strong on education, weak on work · range 45–65%
Family57%strong on family, weak on cost · range 48–66%
Retirement50%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 39–61%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 564 of 18,684 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$71,413 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Ottawa is 6.9%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income71,413 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband65.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription84.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet11.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet7.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,028 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,474 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate6.87 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Ottawa?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,474 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,769of €2,729 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,729
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €878
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,769
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Ottawa Salary needed to live in Ottawa

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Ottawa. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Ottawa. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher91.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools12 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents23.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio3 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents110 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,324 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Ottawa when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesOttawa highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Ottawa highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Ottawa1,683
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,683 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents149.6 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes46 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time22.73 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportVYS3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport26 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Ottawa. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Ottawa.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -0.722 · Feb 1.72 · Mar 8.67 · Apr 16.22 · May 22.06 · Jun 26.61 · Jul 28.28 · Aug 27.56 · Sep 24.67 · Oct 17.78 · Nov 9.17 · Dec 2.17 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00116526 (OTTAWA 4SW)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -9.33 · Feb -7.28 · Mar -1.67 · Apr 4.11 · May 10.5 · Jun 15.83 · Jul 18 · Aug 16.83 · Sep 12.33 · Oct 5.89 · Nov -0.278 · Dec -6.06 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00116526 (OTTAWA 4SW)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -5.06 · Feb -2.78 · Mar 3.5 · Apr 10.17 · May 16.28 · Jun 21.22 · Jul 23.17 · Aug 22.17 · Sep 18.5 · Oct 11.83 · Nov 4.44 · Dec -1.94 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 49.53 · Feb 48.26 · Mar 64.52 · Apr 91.19 · May 119.4 · Jun 125 · Jul 97.79 · Aug 103.9 · Sep 87.88 · Oct 81.28 · Nov 69.09 · Dec 53.59 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00115372 (MARSEILLES LOCK/DAM)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading170.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.41 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation872.8 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.47 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.89 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-0.84 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Naperville ±0.3 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.6 °C, Markham (Canada) ±1.7 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.7 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±1.7 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±1.7 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 564 is not 1.7% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.71 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents564 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density484.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population18,684 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics18,764 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value154,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes69.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate61.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad3.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage61.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage70.4 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance5.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher23.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available92.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202252,123 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202220 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over8,085 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home5.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans78.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Ottawa

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Peru as an Ottawa alternative in the same region

24 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Unemployment: 2.5% Peru vs 6.9% Ottawa−64%
  • Nearest airport: 3.0 km Peru vs 26.0 km Ottawa−88%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,461 Peru vs €3,028 Ottawa+14%
  • Foreign residents: 2.4% Peru vs 1.7% Ottawa+40%
  • Residents: 9,780 Peru vs 18,684 Ottawa−48%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,890 Peru vs 1,683 Ottawa+12%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,474 Peru vs €3,474 Ottawasame level
Full comparisonMore about Peru

Plainfield as an Ottawa alternative in the same country

61 km away, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.7% Ottawa+258%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,028 Ottawa+60%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,683 Ottawa−56%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 18,684 Ottawa+168%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 6.9% Ottawa−45%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 26.0 km Ottawa−65%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,474 Ottawano percentage
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Ottawa

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Ottawa, nearest in population first.

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Pinehurst18,670 residentsWoodmere18,669 residentsThomasville18,667 residentsAltus18,707 residentsWahiawā18,658 residentsWisconsin Rapids18,654 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Ottawa?

The median gross salary is 3,474 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Ottawa?

The unemployment rate is 6.87 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Ottawa?

Police recorded 1,683 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Ottawa?

The published population is 18,684 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Ottawa?

564 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Ottawa a good place to live?

Ottawa may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Ottawa?

LaSalle, Peru are near Ottawa. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Ottawa (Illinois), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 9d9fda54892c6823aebeed9ff4af3c96]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/ottawa-il/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Ottawa (Illinois), United States: population, rent, salary},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00115372 (MARSEILLES LOCK/DAM) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00116526 (OTTAWA 4SW) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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