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Brant, ON
Ontario · Hamilton Metro
Brant is a mid-size city in Ontario with a population of 39,474. Residents earn $106,000 per year, which is 41% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Brant Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
C+Crime
C+Climate
Education
CCommunity
Is Brant a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Brant 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. Brant has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Brant is $106,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 41% above $75,149. This places Brant among higher-income communities. At 8.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Brant is $700,000, making it a premium housing market at 148% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,130 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x 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
13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.8% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Brant experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches, including 40.3 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Brant vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Brant vs U.S. Average
Income: Brant vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $106,000 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,650 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,070 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.8% |
| 144% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,224 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.2% |
| Work from Home | 28.9% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $700,000 |
| 148% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,130 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 14.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 87.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.3% |
| Housing Units | 14,330 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Brant vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Area | 315.7 sq mi (817.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1334°N, 80.3497°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 108 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in |
Brant has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.4% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 29.8% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 4.1% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Total Area | 315.7 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 28.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.2% |
| Work from Home | 28.9% |
Schools in Brant
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Theresa School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Brant
24 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 570 News Kitchener | local news | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CFRU 93.3 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| New Country 93.3 (US) | country | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Laurier | alternative, college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CING-FM "Energy 95.3" Hamilton, ON (AAC Stream) | corus media, hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CING-FM "Energy 95.3" Hamilton, ON (MP3 Stream) | corus media, hot adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CFMU 93.3 McMaster University Radio - Hamilton, ON | community radio, multicultural | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJIQ 88.3 Conestoga College - Kitchener, ON | alternative rock, campus radio | AAC+ 55 kbps | |
| CJML-FM 101.3 "FM 101" Milton, ON | adult contemporary | AAC+ 56 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 | |
| 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 | |
| New Country 96.3 FM (US) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CHYM 96.7 | pop | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| RiderRadioRocks.com (US) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CKRZ 100.3 "Voice of the Grand" Ohsweken, ON | community radio, indigenous | MP3 96 kbps | |
| CHTG-FM 92.9 "The Grand" Caledonia, ON | classic hits | AAC+ 32 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 |
Museums in Brant
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Military Heritage Museum | ||||
| Drumbo and District Museum | ||||
| Paris Museum & Historical Society | ||||
| Princeton & District Museum | ||||
| St. George-South Dumfries Museum | ||||
| Teeterville Pioneer Museum | ||||
| Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum |
Libraries in Brant
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantford Public Library - Main Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Brantford Public Library - St. Paul Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Cambridge Public Library - Old Post Office | 0.0 | |||||
| Cambridge Public Library - Queen's Square | 0.0 | |||||
| County of Brant Public Library - Burford Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| County of Brant Public Library - Glen Morris Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| County of Brant Public Library - Paris Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| County of Brant Public Library - Scotland-Oakland Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| County Of Brant Public Library - St. George Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Haldimand County Public Library - Jarvis Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamilton Public Library - Lynden Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Norfolk County Public Library - Waterford Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Norwich | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Princeton | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - Ayr Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - New Dundee Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - New Dundee Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Brant
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantford Farmers' Market | |||||
| The Gem Marketplace |
Hotels in Brant
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Brant
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Brant
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Road Brewing Company |
Ski Resorts Near Brant
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Eden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Brant
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | Large Airport |
| Brampton-Caledon Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Brantford Municipal Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | Medium Airport |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport | YKF | Medium 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Guelph Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Harydale Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Heid Field | - | Small Airport |
| Holyoake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Innerkip Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Juergensen Field | - | Small Airport |
| Listowel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Little's Farm | - | Small Airport |
| London Soaring Society | - | Small Airport |
| Lubitz Field | - | Small Airport |
| Nixon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Orangeville / Brundle Field | - | Small Airport |
| Palmerston Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rand Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rockton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Roseville Field | - | Small Airport |
| Sargeant Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Brant
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mt. Pleasant United Church |
Frequently Asked Questions About Brant
What is the population of Brant?
Brant has a population of 39,474 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 125 people per square mile, spread across 315.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is Brant expensive to live in?
The median household income is $106,000, 41% 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 $1,130 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Brant safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Brant receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Brant?
Brant has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.6 inches, with 40.3 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Brant?
The job market in Brant faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,070. There are 1,224 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 28.9% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Brant?
The median home value in Brant is $700,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,130. The homeownership rate is 87.7%.
How are the schools in Brant?
13.4% of adults in Brant hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.8% have completed high school. 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Brant?
The average commute in Brant is 28 minutes. 89.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 28.9% work from home.
What are the demographics of Brant?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Brant is 93.3% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 0.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.7% Asian. 90% of residents speak only English at home.