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Aylmer, ON

Ontario · London Metro

Aylmer is a small city in Ontario with a population of 7,699. Residents earn $73,500 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,699 Population 3,130/sq mi density
$73,500 Median Income $42,200 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$930 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$73,500 median income, 9.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $930/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $73,500
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $448,000
59% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.2%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $930
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.8%
172% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.8%
3% higher than US avg

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

People

Population7,699
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density3,130/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C+
Median Income$73,500
Per Capita$42,200
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty12.8%
Commute24 min

Housing

B
Home Value$448,000
Rent$930
Ownership68.6%
Housing Units3,070
Rent Burden19.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation751 ft (229 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+31.1%
Graduate+1.4%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Aylmer a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Aylmer receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Aylmer has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Aylmer is $73,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.8%, unemployment is notably high. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Aylmer is $448,000, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Aylmer experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 29.5 inches of snow.

Aylmer has a population of 7,699 with a density of 3,130 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.8% female and 48.1% male. The city is predominantly White (96.9%), with 1.1% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 74.4% of residents.

Population

7,699
Total Population
2021 Census
3,130
People / sq mi
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Aylmer vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 74.4%
5% below US avg
Spanish 0.4%
97% below US avg
Other Languages 25.2%

Social Characteristics

Aylmer vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Aylmer is $73,500, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,200. The average weekly wage is $812, 43% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 239 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 11.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Aylmer vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,500
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,200
Avg Weekly Wage$812

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.8%
3% above US avg
Establishments (County)239

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.2 min
Drive Alone85.4%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home11.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Aylmer is $448,000, 59% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below the national average of $1,163). 68.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,070 total housing units in the city. 19.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$448,000
59% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below US avg
Rent Burden19.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.6%
Owner-Occupied68.6%
Renter-Occupied31.3%
Housing Units3,070

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, Aylmer receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Aylmer 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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Aylmer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 29.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density3,130/sq mi
Coordinates42.7668°N, 80.9830°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 29.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 150 km
Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 127 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 93 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 109 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 119 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 115 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 105 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 98 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 98 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 142 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 110 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 111 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 122 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 115 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 110 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 137 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 101 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 127 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 112 km
Mar 8, 2013 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.7 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 - 53 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.7 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.5 in

Aylmer has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").

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7.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 79% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.1% have completed high school. 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 85.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.2%
79% below US avg
High School+31.1%
Graduate Degree+1.4%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3,130/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.2 min
Drive Alone85.4%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home11.1%

Schools in Aylmer

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Immanuel Christian School - - - -
Davenport Public School - - - -
East Elgin Secondary School - - - -
McGregor Public School - - - -
Assumption Separate School - - - -
Summers' Corners Public School - - - -
Springfield Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Aylmer

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHST-FM "Jack 102.3" London, ON adult hits, classic rock AAC+ 48 kbps
CKLO "Classic Rock 98.1 FM" London, ON classic rock, rebranding AAC+ 48 kbps
CBC Radio One - London, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CIXX 106.9 "The X" Fanshawe College, London, ON campus radio, college radio AAC+ 32 kbps
New Country 93.3 (US) country MP3 64 kbps
CHPD 105.9 "De Brigj Radio" Aylmer, ON community radio, mennonite MP3 96 kbps
New Country 96.3 FM (US) - AAC+ 48 kbps
CKOT-FM "Easy 101.3" Tillsonburg, ON adult contemporary, rogers media UNKNOWN
CJDL "Country 107.3" Tillsonburg, ON country, rogers media UNKNOWN
FAITH 99.9 CHJX christian AAC+ 32 kbps
CKOT-FM 101.3 Giant FM classic rock canada, classic rock AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Aylmer

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Banting House
Elgin County Museum
Elgin County Railway Museum
HMCS Ojibwa
London Children's Museum
Port Burwell Marine Museum
Sparta Church Museum and Cultural Centre

Libraries in Aylmer

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Elgin County Library - Alymer0.0
Elgin County Library - Belmont0.0
Elgin County Library - Burwell0.0
Elgin County Library - Port Stanley0.0
Elgin County Library - Springfield0.0
Elgin County Library - Straffordville0.0
London Public Library - Carson0.0
London Public Library - Crouch0.0
London Public Library - East London0.0
London Public Library - Glanworth0.0
London Public Library - Jalna0.0
London Public Library - Jalna0.0
London Public Library - Pond Mills0.0
London Public Library - Pond Mills0.0
Middlesex County Library - Dorchester0.0
Oxford County Library - Brownsville0.0
Oxford County Library - Mount Elgin0.0
St. Thomas Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Aylmer

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
The Market

Cafes in Aylmer

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abby Mae's Cafe & Bakery
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Walker Dairy Bar

Dentists in Aylmer

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Smart Dental Hygiene

Veterinaries in Aylmer

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Imperial Road Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Aylmer

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Mobil
Parker Fuels
Shell
Shell
Ultramar

Banks in Aylmer

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO
CIBC
Kindred Credit Union
Meridian Credit Union
RBC Royal Bank
Scotiabank

Breweries in Aylmer

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Anderson Craft Ales
Anderson Craft Ales

Airports Near Aylmer

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brantford Municipal Airport-Medium Airport
Centralia / James T. Field Memorial AerodromeYCEMedium Airport
London International AirportYXUMedium Airport
Region of Waterloo International AirportYKFMedium Airport
St Thomas Municipal AirportYQSMedium Airport
Bushhawk Creek Airport-Small Airport
Ceilidh Airport-Small Airport
Centralia (Essery Field) Airport-Small Airport
Chapeskie Field Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Hill Field-Small Airport
Courtland / Tillsonburg Flying Club Field-Small Airport
Delhi Airport-Small Airport
Dobie Field-Small Airport
Dutton Airport-Small Airport
Fairview Evergreen Airport-Small Airport
Grand Bend Airport-Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport-Small Airport
Innerkip Airport-Small Airport
Iona Station (Bobier Strip)-Small Airport
London (Pioneer Airpark)-Small Airport
London Soaring Society-Small Airport
Lubitz Field-Small Airport
Lucan Airport-Small Airport
Melbourne Airport-Small Airport
Nixon Airport-Small Airport
Papple Aviation Airport-Small Airport
Paterson Field-Small Airport
Rand Private Airfield-Small Airport
Rodney (New Glasgow) Airport-Small Airport
Roseville Field-Small Airport
Sargeant Private Airfield-Small Airport
Sexsmith (Exeter) Airport-Small Airport
Simcoe (Dennison Field) Airport-Small Airport
Skyview Airport-Small Airport
Stratford Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Strathroy (Blue Yonder) Airport-Small Airport
Tillsonburg Airport-Small Airport
Triple Nickel Airport-Small Airport
Warren Field-Small Airport
Willow Lake Airstrip-Small Airport
Woodstock Airport-Small Airport
Woodstock Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Yellow Gold Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Aylmer

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aylmer Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aylmer

23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aylmer Baptist Church
Aylmer Evangelical Mennonite Mission Church
Aylmer Evangelical Missionary Church
Aylmer Full Gospel
Bethel United Reformed Church
Christian Reformed Church
Church of God
Church of God Aylmer
Creekside Community Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Malahide United Church
Old Colony Mennonite Church
Old Somerfelder Gemeinde of Ontario
Open Bible Baptist Church
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
Saint John's Lutheran Church
Saint John's United Church
Saint Paul United Church
Shiloh Conservative Mennonite Church
Springfield Baptist Church
Springfield Baptist Church
Templo Evangelico Hispano Fuente de Vida
Trinity United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aylmer

What is the population of Aylmer?

Aylmer has a population of 7,699 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 3,130 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.2 years. The population is 51.8% female and 48.1% male.

Is Aylmer expensive to live in?

The median household income is $73,500, 2% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $448,000 (59% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Aylmer safe?

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

What is the weather like in Aylmer?

Aylmer has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches, with 29.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Aylmer?

The job market in Aylmer faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $812. There are 239 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 11.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Aylmer?

The median home value in Aylmer is $448,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $930. The homeownership rate is 68.6%.

How are the schools in Aylmer?

7.2% of adults in Aylmer hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.1% have completed high school. 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Aylmer?

The average commute in Aylmer is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 85.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 11.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Aylmer?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Aylmer is 96.9% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian. 74.4% of residents speak only English at home.

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