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Bluewater, ON

Ontario

Bluewater is a small city in Ontario with a population of 7,540. Residents earn $85,000 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,540 Population 47/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $52,100 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 15.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 234 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 5.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $750/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $85,000
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.8%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.9%
64% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.0%
27% lower than US avg

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

People

Population7,540
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density47/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B+
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$52,100
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty9.0%
Commute26 min

Housing

B
Home Value$500,000
Rent$750
Ownership83.5%
Housing Units3,305
Rent Burden15.5%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation820 ft (250 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+31.7%
Graduate+3.1%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Bluewater a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bluewater 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. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Bluewater has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bluewater is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bluewater is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x 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

11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bluewater experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches, including 52.4 inches of snow.

Bluewater has a population of 7,540 with a density of 47 people per square mile, spread across 160.9 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.1% female and 50% male. The city is predominantly White (99%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.4% of residents.

Population

7,540
Total Population
2021 Census
47
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
160.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Bluewater vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.4%
20% above US avg
Spanish 0.7%
95% below US avg
Other Languages 5.0%

Social Characteristics

Bluewater vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bluewater is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,100 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,002, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 234 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 25.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Bluewater vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,000
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$52,100
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)234

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.1 min
Drive Alone85.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Bluewater is $500,000, 77% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below the national average of $1,163). 83.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,305 total housing units in the city. 15.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$500,000
77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden15.5%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.5%
Owner-Occupied83.5%
Renter-Occupied16.5%
Housing Units3,305

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, Bluewater receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Bluewater 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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Bluewater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 52.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 820 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation820 ft (250 m)
Area160.9 sq mi (416.7 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates43.4668°N, 81.5998°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 52.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.41"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 23, 2022.

May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 93 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 - 140 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.2 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Driest
April 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.8 in

Bluewater has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and March the driest (2.5").

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11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.7% have completed high school. 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 85.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.8%
65% below US avg
High School+31.7%
Graduate Degree+3.1%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density47/sq mi
Total Area160.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.1 min
Drive Alone85.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.8%

Schools in Bluewater

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. Boniface Separate School - - - -
Bluewater Coast Elementary Public School - - - -
Huron Centennial Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bluewater

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
CKNX-AM 920 Wingham, ON commercial, country AAC+ 48 kbps
FAITH 99.9 CHJX christian AAC+ 32 kbps
CHWC-FM "Country 104.9" Goderich, ON (AAC Stream) country, new format rebranding AAC 63 kbps
CHWC-FM "Country 104.9" Goderich, ON (MP3 Stream) country, new format rebranding MP3 128 kbps
CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (MP3 Stream) classic hits, new format rebranding MP3 96 kbps
CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (AAC Stream) classic hits, new format rebranding AAC+ 48 kbps
CKNX-FM 101.7 "The One" Wingham, ON commercial, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Bluewater

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bayfield Historical Society and Archives
Lambton Heritage Museum
Van Egmond House-Museum

Libraries in Bluewater

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Huron County Library - Bayfield Branch0.0
Huron County Library - Clinton Branch0.0
Huron County Library - Exeter Branch0.0
Huron County Library - Hensall Branch0.0
Huron County Library - Seaforth Branch0.0
Huron County Library - Zurich Branch0.0
Lambton County Library - Grand Bend0.0

Farmers Markets in Bluewater

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market 29

Hotels in Bluewater

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Albion Hotel
The Ashwood Inn
The Little Inn of Bayfield

Theatres in Bluewater

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bayfield Town Hall

Clinics in Bluewater

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bluewater Area Family Health Team

Dentists in Bluewater

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zurich Dental

Veterinaries in Bluewater

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

South Huron Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Bluewater

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Esso
GOCO
Shell

Breweries in Bluewater

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
River Road Brewing & Hops

Airports Near Bluewater

41 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Centralia / James T. Field Memorial AerodromeYCEMedium Airport
Chris Hadfield AirportYZRMedium Airport
Goderich Airport-Medium Airport
Kincardine Municipal AirportYKDMedium Airport
London International AirportYXUMedium Airport
St Thomas Municipal AirportYQSMedium Airport
Atwood / Coghlin Airport-Small Airport
Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport-Small Airport
Brussels / Hemingway Field-Small Airport
Butler Airfield-Small Airport
Centralia (Essery Field) Airport-Small Airport
Chapeskie Field Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Hill Field-Small Airport
Dungannon Aerodrome-Small Airport
Ethel Airport-Small Airport
Fordwich Airport-Small Airport
Grand Bend Airport-Small Airport
Hanover / Saugeen Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Harkes Field-Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport-Small Airport
Listowel Airport-Small Airport
London (Pioneer Airpark)-Small Airport
London Soaring Society-Small Airport
Lucan Airport-Small Airport
Melbourne Airport-Small Airport
Northville Airport-Small Airport
Papple Aviation Airport-Small Airport
Paterson Field-Small Airport
Reeces Corners Airport-Small Airport
Robinson International Air Field-Small Airport
Sexsmith (Exeter) Airport-Small Airport
Shepherd's Landing Airport-Small Airport
Stratford Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Strathroy (Blue Yonder) Airport-Small Airport
Teeswater (Dent Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Teeswater (Thompson Field) Airport-Small Airport
Triple Nickel Airport-Small Airport
Warren Field-Small Airport
Wingham (Inglis Field) Airport-Small Airport
Wingham / Richard W. LeVan Airport-Small Airport
Yellow Gold Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bluewater

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post - Hensall
Zurich Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bluewater

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lakeview Mennonite Church
Saint Boniface Church

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UFO Sightings
3
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bluewater

What is the population of Bluewater?

Bluewater has a population of 7,540 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 160.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.1% female and 50% male.

Is Bluewater expensive to live in?

The median household income is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $500,000 (77% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Bluewater safe?

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

What is the weather like in Bluewater?

Bluewater has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches, with 52.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Bluewater?

The unemployment rate in Bluewater is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,002. There are 234 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 25.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Bluewater?

The median home value in Bluewater is $500,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $750. The homeownership rate is 83.5%.

How are the schools in Bluewater?

11.8% of adults in Bluewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.7% have completed high school. 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Bluewater?

The average commute in Bluewater is 26 minutes. 85.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 25.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Bluewater?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bluewater is 99% White. 94.4% of residents speak only English at home.

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