Aylmer, ON

Ontario

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.

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
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units3,070
Rent Burden19.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQIN/A
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation751 ft

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.

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. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.9%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

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 Only74.4%
5% below US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg
Other Languages25.2%

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. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Aylmer vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.8%
172% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.8%
3% above US avg

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 average. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below US avg).

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

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

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Aylmer vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Aylmer has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.7 inches. The area enjoys 249 sunny days per year.

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall29.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

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
7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg).

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)

Urban-Rural Classification

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

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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

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