Living in Sarnia
Sarnia is a large place in Ontario, Canada, home to 72,125 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 2%, #40 of 2,508), climate-conscious movers (top 29%, #533 of 1,899), movers on a budget (top 35%, #653 of 1,899).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sarnia
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- Lake Huron is 4.4 km away.
- The border with United States of America is 1 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 00 min and sets around 22:58; in late June it sets around 3:12.
How Sarnia ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Canada. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional data: official figures on affordability, education and family and jobs and economy, population and geography, with the other criteria modelled from population and location.
| Profile | Score | In Canada | In Ontario | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 30 | #1,662 of 1,760 | #394 of 413 | Map |
| Low-income household | 43 | #675 of 1,561 | #49 of 414 | Map |
| Low-income family | 38 | #1,050 of 1,245 | #298 of 345 | Map |
| Single parent | 37 | #925 of 978 | #282 of 306 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 52 | #900 of 1,453 | #236 of 372 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 55 | #1,109 of 1,453 | #299 of 372 | Map |
| Early retiree | 50 | #858 of 1,721 | #246 of 439 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 52 | #750 of 1,176 | #197 of 353 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 25 | #1,213 of 1,245 | #330 of 345 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 52 | #653 of 1,899 | #28 of 454 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 34 | #886 of 1,176 | #294 of 353 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #1,130 of 1,453 | #291 of 372 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 40 | #1,701 of 2,661 | #321 of 552 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 69 | #40 of 2,508 | #15 of 540 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 26 | #1,424 of 2,508 | #265 of 540 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 39 | #1,518 of 2,661 | #242 of 552 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 44 | #1,563 of 2,508 | #398 of 540 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 46 | #1,356 of 2,923 | #332 of 567 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #533 of 1,899 | #88 of 454 | Map |
| Coastal living | 62 | #979 of 1,224 | #200 of 306 | Map |
| Business owner | 25 | #1,401 of 1,899 | #385 of 454 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Corunna 11 km
- Camlachie 21 km
- Petrolia 23 km
- Wallaceburg 43 km
- Lambton Shores 44 km
- Strathroy 64 km
- Chatham 65 km
- Belle River 80 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.