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Alberton, ON

Ontario · Hamilton Metro

Alberton is a small town in Ontario with a population of 954. Residents earn $111,000 per year, which is 48% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
954 Population 21/sq mi density
$111,000 Median Income $58,800 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$548 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$111,000 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $548/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $111,000
48% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.2%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $548
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.6%
56% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.0%
44% lower than US avg

How Alberton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population954
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$111,000
Per Capita$58,800
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty7.0%
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$548
Ownership90.1%
Housing Units355
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain36.9 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation725 ft (221 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+34.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Alberton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alberton receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Alberton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alberton is $111,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 48% above $75,149. This places Alberton among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alberton is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $548 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Alberton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 269 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches, including 10.0 inches of snow.

Alberton has a population of 954 with a density of 21 people per square mile, spread across 45.0 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.1% female and 52.9% male. The city is predominantly White (99.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.8% of residents.

Population

954
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
45.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Alberton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.8%
21% above US avg
Spanish 1.1%
92% below US avg
Other Languages 4.2%

Social Characteristics

Alberton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alberton is $111,000, which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,800 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,131, 21% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 30 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 12.5% of workers work from home.

Income: Alberton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$111,000
48% above US avg
Per Capita Income$58,800
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.6%
56% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.0%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.4 min
Drive Alone90.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Alberton is $348,000, 23% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $548 (53% below the national average of $1,163). 90.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 355 total housing units in the city. 9.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$548
53% below US avg
Rent Burden9.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.1%
Owner-Occupied90.1%
Renter-Occupied9.9%
Housing Units355

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Alberton receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Alberton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Alberton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Area45.0 sq mi (116.6 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates43.1864°N, 80.0715°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.9"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 10.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 105 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 111 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 104 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 109 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 103 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 94 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 65 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 123 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 117 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 141 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 56 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 123 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 137 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1823 LAKE ERIE Unknown 2.7 m - 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 2.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.7 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in

Alberton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").

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12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64% below the national average of 33.7%. 34.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 90.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.2%
64% below US avg
High School+34.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density21/sq mi
Total Area45.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.4 min
Drive Alone90.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home12.5%

Radio Stations near Alberton

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
570 News Kitchener local news AAC+ 47 kbps
CHUM TSN 1050 Toronto sports, talk AAC+ 40 kbps
CIRF-AM 1350 "Radio Humsafar" Brampton, ON multicultural, multilingual AAC+ 32 kbps
CFRU 93.3 - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Laurier alternative, college radio MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CFMU 93.3 McMaster University Radio - Hamilton, ON community radio, multicultural MP3 128 kbps
CING-FM "Energy 95.3" Hamilton, ON (MP3 Stream) corus media, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
CING-FM "Energy 95.3" Hamilton, ON (AAC Stream) corus media, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 57 kbps
CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo S2 community radio MP3 128 kbps
CHTG-FM 92.9 "The Grand" Caledonia, ON classic hits AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Pakistan Toronto - MP3 128 kbps
CKC455 91.9 "CFRE Radio" University of Toronto Mississauga, ON campus radio, student radio MP3 128 kbps
CKRZ 100.3 "Voice of the Grand" Ohsweken, ON community radio, indigenous MP3 96 kbps
CJML-FM 101.3 "FM 101" Milton, ON adult contemporary AAC+ 56 kbps
RiderRadioRocks.com (US) - MP3 192 kbps
CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo DI community alternative MP3 128 kbps
CHYM 96.7 pop AAC+ 47 kbps
CIKZ "Country 106.7" Kitchener, ON country AAC+ 47 kbps
98.5 CKWR Real Community Radio community, local radio MP3 320 kbps
CKWR 98.5 "Real Community Radio" Kitchener, ON community radio, multingual MP3 320 kbps
CKGL "City News 570" Kitchener, ON news talk AAC+ 47 kbps
CJIQ 88.3 Conestoga College - Kitchener, ON alternative rock, campus radio AAC+ 55 kbps

Museums in Alberton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art Gallery
Canadian Football Hall of Fame & Museum
Canadian Military Heritage Museum
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Dundas Museum and Archives
Dundas Valley Trail Centre - Interpretive Centre
Dundurn Castle
Edinburgh Square Heritage & Cultural Centre
Fashion History Museum
Grand Trunk Railway Station
Griffin House
Hamilton Children's Museum
Hamilton Military Museum
Hamilton Police Historical Society and Museum
Historic Plaque
McMaster Museum of Art
RBG Centre
Sculpture Park
St. George-South Dumfries Museum
Whitehern Historic House
Workers Arts and Heritage Centre

Libraries in Alberton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brantford Public Library - Main Branch0.0
Brantford Public Library - St. Paul Branch0.0
Burlington Public Library - Aldershot Branch0.0
Burlington Public Library - Brant Hills Branch0.0
Burlington Public Library - Kilbride Branch0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Clemens Mill0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Hespeler0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Old Post Office0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Queen's Square0.0
County Of Brant Public Library - St. George Branch0.0
Greensville Branch0.0
H.G. Thode Library of Science & Engineering0.0
Haldimand County Public Library - Caledonia Branch0.0
Haldimand County Public Library - Cayuga Branch0.0
Haldimand County Public Library - Hagersville Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Ancaster Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Barton Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Carlisle Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Central Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Concession Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Dundas Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Freelton Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Locke Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Lynden Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Mount Hope Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Sherwood Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Terryberry Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Turner Park Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Waterdown Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Westdale Branch0.0
Health Sciences Library0.0
IAHS Library0.0
Mills Learning Commons0.0
Mills Memorial Library0.0
Rumpus Hall0.0

Farmers Markets in Alberton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Brantford Farmers' Market
Dundas Farmers Market
Hamilton Farmer's Market
M&M Food Market
Mizener's Antiques & Flea Market

Cafes in Alberton

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Peach Coffee Co. Ancaster

Gas Stations in Alberton

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Golf Courses in Alberton

7 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Copetown Woods Golf Club
Flamborough Hills Golf & Country Club
Heron Point Golf Links
Knollwood Golf Club
Knollwood Golf Club - New Course
Mystic Golf Club
Oak Gables Golf & Country Club

Breweries in Alberton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barrel Heart Brewing
Collective Arts Brewing
Fairweather Brewing Company
Grain & Grit
Shed Brewery
Sparrow Brewing & Roasting Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Alberton

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Alberton

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Glen Eden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
The small snow downhill tubing 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Earl Bales Park Ski and Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Amtrak Stations in Alberton

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Aldershot, ON1199 Waterdown RoadTRAIN

Airports Near Alberton

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toronto Pearson International AirportYYZLarge Airport
Billy Bishop Toronto City AirportYTZMedium Airport
Brampton-Caledon Airport-Medium Airport
Brantford Municipal Airport-Medium Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International AirportYHMMedium Airport
Region of Waterloo International AirportYKFMedium Airport
Arthur (Metz Field)-Small Airport
Arthur (Peskett Field)-Small Airport
Arthur South Airport-Small Airport
Bellamy Airport-Small Airport
Belwood (Baird Field)-Small Airport
Belwood (Ellen Field)-Small Airport
Belwood (Wright Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Burlington Executive Airpark-Small Airport
Bushhawk Creek Airport-Small Airport
Cambridge / Reid's Field-Small Airport
Campbellville (Bellshill Airpark)-Small Airport
Cayuga Airport (Bruce Field)-Small Airport
Cayuga East Airport-Small Airport
Ceilidh Airport-Small Airport
Conestogo / Largo Woods Field-Small Airport
Courtland / Tillsonburg Flying Club Field-Small Airport
Damascus Field-Small Airport
Delhi Airport-Small Airport
Elmira (East) Airport-Small Airport
Elmira Airport-Small Airport
Elora Airport-Small Airport
Erin Northwest Airport-Small Airport
Fergus (Royland Field)-Small Airport
Flamboro Centre Airport-Small Airport
Gamble Field-Small Airport
Grand River Executive Airport-Small Airport
Grand Valley (Black Field)-Small Airport
Grand Valley/Martin Field-Small Airport
Grimsby Regional Airport-Small Airport
Guelph Airport-Small Airport
Heid Field-Small Airport
Holyoake Airfield-Small Airport
Innerkip Airport-Small Airport
Juergensen Field-Small Airport
Little's Farm-Small Airport
Lubitz Field-Small Airport
Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport-Small Airport
Nixon Airport-Small Airport
Orangeville / Brundle Field-Small Airport
Orangeville / Laurel Airstrip-Small Airport
Palmerston Airport-Small Airport
Port Colborne Airport-Small Airport
Rand Private Airfield-Small Airport
Rockton Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Alberton

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lynden Canada Post
Rockton Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alberton

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alberton Presbyterian Church
Copetown United Church
Jerseyville Baptist Church
Jerseyville United Church
Langford Community Church
Living Water Reformed Church
Lynden United Church
Zion Hill United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alberton

What is the population of Alberton?

Alberton has a population of 954 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 45.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years. The population is 47.1% female and 52.9% male.

Is Alberton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $111,000, 48% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $348,000 (23% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $548 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Alberton safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Alberton receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Alberton?

Alberton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.9 inches, with 10.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Alberton?

The unemployment rate in Alberton is 5.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,131. There are 30 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 12.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Alberton?

The median home value in Alberton is $348,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $548. The homeownership rate is 90.1%.

How are the schools in Alberton?

12.2% of adults in Alberton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Alberton?

The average commute in Alberton is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 90.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 12.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Alberton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Alberton is 99.5% White. 94.8% of residents speak only English at home.

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