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Blandford-Blenheim, ON

Ontario · Guelph Metro

Blandford-Blenheim is a small city in Ontario with a population of 7,565. Residents earn $107,000 per year, which is 42% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,565 Population 51/sq mi density
$107,000 Median Income $54,850 per capita
$700,000 Home Value
$840 Median Rent 11.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$107,000 median income, 6.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$700,000 home value, $840/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $107,000
42% higher than US avg
Home Value $700,000
148% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.7%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $840
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.9%
92% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.0%
60% lower than US avg

How Blandford-Blenheim Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,565
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density51/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$107,000
Per Capita$54,850
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty5.0%
Commute30 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$700,000
Rent$840
Ownership85.4%
Housing Units2,780
Rent Burden11.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+30.8%
Graduate+2.9%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Blandford-Blenheim a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blandford-Blenheim receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Blandford-Blenheim has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blandford-Blenheim is $107,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 42% above $75,149. This places Blandford-Blenheim among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blandford-Blenheim is $700,000, making it a premium housing market at 148% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x 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

11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Blandford-Blenheim has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 268 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 10.2 inches of snow.

Blandford-Blenheim has a population of 7,565 with a density of 51 people per square mile, spread across 147.5 square miles. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.3% female and 51.8% male. The city is predominantly White (97.2%), with 1.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.3% of residents.

Population

7,565
Total Population
51
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
147.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Blandford-Blenheim vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.3%
19% above US avg
Spanish 0.6%
96% below US avg
Other Languages 6.2%

Social Characteristics

Blandford-Blenheim vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blandford-Blenheim is $107,000, which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,850 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,055, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 235 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 34.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Blandford-Blenheim vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$107,000
42% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,850
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.9%
92% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)235

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.5 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home34.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Blandford-Blenheim is $700,000, 148% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $840 (28% below the national average of $1,163). 85.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,780 total housing units in the city. 11.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$700,000
148% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$840
28% below US avg
Rent Burden11.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.4%
Owner-Occupied85.4%
Renter-Occupied14.6%
Housing Units2,780

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, Blandford-Blenheim receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Blandford-Blenheim 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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Blandford-Blenheim has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.2 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Area147.5 sq mi (382.0 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates43.2463°N, 80.5986°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.0 on May 8, 2018.

Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 146 km
Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 139 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 150 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 136 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 144 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 146 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 135 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 107 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 95 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 149 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 - 111 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in

Blandford-Blenheim has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65% below the national average of 33.7%. 30.8% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 92.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.7%
65% below US avg
High School+30.8%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density51/sq mi
Total Area147.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.5 min
Drive Alone92.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home34.3%

Schools in Blandford-Blenheim

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Blenheim District Public School - - - -
Innerkip Central School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Blandford-Blenheim

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
570 News Kitchener local news AAC+ 47 kbps
Blown 60's, 70's MP3 192 kbps
Crucial Velocity Radio classic metal, hard rock MP3 192 kbps
New Country 93.3 (US) country MP3 64 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
CKWR 98.5 "Real Community Radio" Kitchener, ON community radio, multingual MP3 320 kbps
CICW-FM 101.1 "The Grand 101" Centre Wellington, ON community radio, hot adult contemporary MP3 160 kbps
CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo DI community alternative MP3 128 kbps
CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo S2 community radio MP3 128 kbps
CIKZ "Country 106.7" Kitchener, ON country AAC+ 47 kbps
98.5 CKWR Real Community Radio community, local radio MP3 320 kbps
CHPD 105.9 "De Brigj Radio" Aylmer, ON community radio, mennonite MP3 96 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
CHGK-FM 107.7 "2 Day FM" Stratford, ON hot adult contemporary AAC+ 57 kbps
CHYM 96.7 pop AAC+ 47 kbps
CKRZ 100.3 "Voice of the Grand" Ohsweken, ON community radio, indigenous MP3 96 kbps
CKOT-FM 101.3 Giant FM classic rock canada, classic rock AAC+ 32 kbps
CJDL "Country 107.3" Tillsonburg, ON country, rogers media UNKNOWN
CKOT-FM "Easy 101.3" Tillsonburg, ON adult contemporary, rogers media UNKNOWN
New Country 96.3 FM (US) - AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Blandford-Blenheim

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brubacher House
Brubacher House
Castle Kilbride
Doon Heritage Village
Doon Heritage Village
Drumbo and District Museum
Earth Sciences Museum
Earth Sciences Museum
Homer Watson House & Gallery
Homer Watson House & Gallery
Joseph Schneider Haus
Joseph Schneider Haus
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Kichener-Waterloo Art Gallery
Kichener-Waterloo Art Gallery
Paris Museum & Historical Society
Princeton & District Museum
The Gallery
The Gallery
TheMuseum
TheMuseum
Wilmot Heritage Fire Brigades Museum
Woodstock Museum

Libraries in Blandford-Blenheim

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cambridge Public Library - Preston0.0
County of Brant Public Library - Burford Branch0.0
County of Brant Public Library - Paris Branch0.0
County of Brant Public Library - Scotland-Oakland Branch0.0
Dana Porter Library0.0
Davis Centre Library0.0
Davis Centre Library0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Country Hills0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Country Hills0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Forest Heights0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Grand River Stanley Park0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Grand River Stanley Park0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Main0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Pioneer Park0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Pioneer Park0.0
Laurier Library0.0
Lusi Wong Library0.0
Lusi Wong Library0.0
Mini Library0.0
Oxford County Library - Burgessville0.0
Oxford County Library - Innerkip0.0
Oxford County Library - Plattsville0.0
Oxford County Library - Princeton0.0
Oxford County Library - Tavistock0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Ayr Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Baden Branch0.0
Region of Waterloo Library - Breslau Branch0.0
Region of Waterloo Library - Breslau Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - New Dundee Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - New Dundee Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - New Hamburg Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Wellesley Branch0.0
Southwest Community Library0.0
St. Jerome's Library0.0
St. Jerome's Library0.0
Waterloo Public Library - John M. Harper Branch0.0
Waterloo Public Library - John M. Harper Branch0.0
Waterloo Public Library - Main0.0
Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch0.0
Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch0.0
Woodstock Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Blandford-Blenheim

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kitchener Market
The Gem Marketplace

Gas Stations in Blandford-Blenheim

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Drumbo Convenience
Esso
Innerkip Kommunity Food Market
Shell
Shell

Banks in Blandford-Blenheim

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO

Breweries in Blandford-Blenheim

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Peel Street Beverage Company
Red Circle Brewing
Red Circle Brewing
Short Finger Brewing Company
Short Finger Brewing Company
Twas Now Brewing Inc.
Twas Now Brewing Inc.
TWB Co-operative Brewing
TWB Co-operative Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Blandford-Blenheim

TeamLeagueDivision
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium

Ski Resorts Near Blandford-Blenheim

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Glen Eden 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Blandford-Blenheim

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brampton-Caledon Airport-Medium Airport
Brantford Municipal Airport-Medium Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International AirportYHMMedium Airport
London International AirportYXUMedium Airport
Region of Waterloo International AirportYKFMedium Airport
St Thomas Municipal AirportYQSMedium Airport
Arthur (Metz Field)-Small Airport
Arthur (Peskett Field)-Small Airport
Arthur South Airport-Small Airport
Atwood / Coghlin Airport-Small Airport
Bellamy Airport-Small Airport
Belwood (Baird Field)-Small Airport
Belwood (Ellen Field)-Small Airport
Belwood (Wright Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport-Small Airport
Brussels / Hemingway Field-Small Airport
Burlington Executive Airpark-Small Airport
Bushhawk Creek Airport-Small Airport
Cambridge / Reid's Field-Small Airport
Campbellville (Bellshill Airpark)-Small Airport
Cardwell Airfield-Small Airport
Ceilidh Airport-Small Airport
Chapeskie Field Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Hill Field-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
Ethel Airport-Small Airport
Fergus (Royland Field)-Small Airport
Flamboro Centre Airport-Small Airport
Fordwich Airport-Small Airport
Gamble Field-Small Airport
Grand River Executive Airport-Small Airport
Grand Valley (Black Field)-Small Airport
Grand Valley / Luther Field-Small Airport
Grand Valley North Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Valley/Martin Field-Small Airport
Guelph Airport-Small Airport
Harkes Field-Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport-Small Airport
Heid Field-Small Airport
Holyoake Airfield-Small Airport
Innerkip Airport-Small Airport
Juergensen Field-Small Airport
Laurel / Whittington Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Blandford-Blenheim

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post

Treatment Centers in Blandford-Blenheim

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CBI Health Group

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blandford-Blenheim

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Willis United Church
Windfall United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blandford-Blenheim

What is the population of Blandford-Blenheim?

Blandford-Blenheim has a population of 7,565 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 147.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.3% female and 51.8% male.

Is Blandford-Blenheim expensive to live in?

The median household income is $107,000, 42% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $700,000 (148% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Blandford-Blenheim safe?

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

What is the weather like in Blandford-Blenheim?

Blandford-Blenheim has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches, with 10.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Blandford-Blenheim?

The unemployment rate in Blandford-Blenheim is 6.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,055. There are 235 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 34.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Blandford-Blenheim?

The median home value in Blandford-Blenheim is $700,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $840. The homeownership rate is 85.4%.

How are the schools in Blandford-Blenheim?

11.7% of adults in Blandford-Blenheim hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.8% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Blandford-Blenheim?

The average commute in Blandford-Blenheim is 30 minutes. 92.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 34.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Blandford-Blenheim?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Blandford-Blenheim is 97.2% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 1.6% Asian. 93.3% of residents speak only English at home.

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