Brantford, ON
Ontario · Hamilton Metro
Brantford is a large city in Ontario with a population of 104,688. Residents earn $79,500 per year, which is 6% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Brantford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Brantford a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Brantford 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. Brantford has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Brantford is $79,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 12.4%, unemployment is notably high. 10.8% 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 Brantford is $552,000, making it a premium housing market at 96% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,130 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 66 per 100,000, 97% below the national average.
Education
12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.1% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Brantford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 272 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches, including 40.1 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Brantford vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Brantford vs U.S. Average
Income: Brantford vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $79,500 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,960 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $865 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.4% |
| 244% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 65 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 6 |
| Retail | 5 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.7% |
| Public Transit | 3.2% |
| Work from Home | 19.6% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $552,000 |
| 96% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,130 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.0% |
| Housing Units | 41,675 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Brantford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 66.4/100K |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 9.2/100K |
| Theft | 47.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 9.6/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 38.1 sq mi (98.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1334°N, 80.2664°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 | - | 111 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in |
Brantford has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.9").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.0% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 32.1% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 3.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 2,749/sq mi |
| Total Area | 38.1 sq mi |
Services
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 5 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.7% |
| Public Transit | 3.2% |
| Work from Home | 19.6% |
Schools in Brantford
50+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Park Collegiate and Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Peter School | - | - | - | - |
| Brantford Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| Centennial-Grand Woodlands School | - | - | - | - |
| Grandview Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Prince Charles Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Woodman-Cainsville School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Basil Catholic Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Assumption College School | - | - | - | - |
| Agnes G. Hodge Public School | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys | - | - | - | - |
| Greenbrier Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Leo School | - | - | - | - |
| Onondaga-Brant Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Braemar House School | - | - | - | - |
| Victoria Academy | - | - | - | - |
| W. Ross Macdonald School | - | - | - | - |
| Graham Bell-Victoria Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St John's College | - | - | - | - |
| Tollgate Technological Skills Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Confederation Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Notre Dame School | - | - | - | - |
| Christ the King School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mary Catholic Learning Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Grand Erie Learning Alternatives | - | - | - | - |
| Lansdowne-Costain Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Cross School | - | - | - | - |
| King George School | - | - | - | - |
| Brier Park Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Resurrection School | - | - | - | - |
| Cedarland Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Central Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Russell Reid Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Princess Elizabeth Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Pius X Catholic Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Branlyn Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Bellview Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| James Hillier Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Walter Gretzky Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ryerson Heights Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dufferin Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Brantford Collegiate Institute and Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Jean Vanier Catholic Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Joseph Brant Learning Centre | - | - | - | - |
| Major Ballachey Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Patrick School | - | - | - | - |
| Pauline Johnson Collegiate and Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady of Providence Catholic Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Echo Place Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Brantford
23 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 | |
| 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 | |
| CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream) | features, news | 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 | |
| CJDL "Country 107.3" Tillsonburg, ON | country, rogers media | UNKNOWN | |
| CKOT-FM "Easy 101.3" Tillsonburg, ON | adult contemporary, rogers media | UNKNOWN |
Museums in Brantford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Military Heritage Museum | ||||
| Paris Museum & Historical Society | ||||
| St. George-South Dumfries Museum | ||||
| Teeterville Pioneer Museum | ||||
| Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum |
Libraries in Brantford
| 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 - Hagersville 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 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - Ayr Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Rumpus Hall | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Brantford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantford Farmers' Market | |||||
| The Gem Marketplace |
Hotels in Brantford
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Brantford
22 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Brantford
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Brantford
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Brantford
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Brantford
12 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Brantford
12 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Brantford
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Brantford
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Brantford
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Brantford
23 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Brantford
14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Brantford
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Brantford
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Brantford
4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Brantford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Road Brewing Company |
Stadiums & Teams in Brantford
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Brantford
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Eden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| The small snow downhill tubing | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Brantford
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 |
| Grimsby Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guelph 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 |
Post Offices in Brantford
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post | |
| The UPS Store | |
| The UPS Store |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Brantford
52 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alexandra Presbyterian Church | |
| Ambassador Baptist Church | |
| Berean Baptist Church | |
| Bethel Park Bible Chapel | |
| Bethel Reformed Church | |
| Brant Community Church | |
| Brantford Christadelphians | |
| Brantford Community Church | |
| Brantford Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| Celebration Church | |
| Central Baptist Church and Academy | |
| Central Presbyterian Church | |
| Church of Christ | |
| Church of the Nazarene | |
| Citygate Church | |
| Cornerstone Church | |
| Evangel Church | |
| Fairview Gospel Hall | |
| Fairview United Church | |
| Faith Lutheran Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Brantford
What is the population of Brantford?
Brantford has a population of 104,688 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 2,749 people per square mile, spread across 38.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.8 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Brantford expensive to live in?
The median household income is $79,500, 6% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $552,000 (96% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,130 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Brantford safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 66 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Brantford receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Brantford?
Brantford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches, with 40.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Brantford?
The job market in Brantford faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $865. There are 65 business establishments in the area, including 34 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 19.6% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Brantford?
The median home value in Brantford is $552,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,130. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.
How are the schools in Brantford?
12.0% of adults in Brantford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.1% have completed high school. 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Brantford?
The average commute in Brantford is 26 minutes. 82.7% of workers drive alone to work, 3.2% use public transit, and 19.6% work from home.
What are the demographics of Brantford?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Brantford is 84.7% White, 3.5% Black or African American, 0.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.2% Asian. 84.1% of residents speak only English at home.
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