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Brooke-Alvinston, ON

Ontario

Brooke-Alvinston is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,359. Residents earn $82,000 per year, which is 9% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,359 Population 20/sq mi density
$82,000 Median Income $46,480 per capita
$300,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 10.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$82,000 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,000
9% higher than US avg
Home Value $300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.2%
156% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.1%
19% lower than US avg

How Brooke-Alvinston Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,359
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

B
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$46,480
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty10.1%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$850
Ownership83.7%
Housing Units920
Rent Burden10.8%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation715 ft (218 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+33.9%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Brooke-Alvinston a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brooke-Alvinston receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Brooke-Alvinston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brooke-Alvinston is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.2%, unemployment is notably high. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brooke-Alvinston is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Brooke-Alvinston experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 268 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches, including 10.6 inches of snow.

Brooke-Alvinston has a population of 2,359 with a density of 20 people per square mile, spread across 120.2 square miles. The median age is 41.6 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.9% female and 51.1% male. The city is predominantly White (98.5%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.9% of residents.

Population

2,359
Total Population
20
People / sq mi
41.6yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
120.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Brooke-Alvinston vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.9%
20% above US avg
Spanish 0.6%
95% below US avg
Other Languages 5.5%

Social Characteristics

Brooke-Alvinston vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brooke-Alvinston is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,480 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $894, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 73 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 30.7% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Brooke-Alvinston vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$82,000
9% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,480
Avg Weekly Wage$894

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.2%
156% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.1%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)73

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.2 min
Drive Alone92.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Brooke-Alvinston is $300,000, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 83.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 920 total housing units in the city. 10.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$300,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden10.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.7%
Owner-Occupied83.7%
Renter-Occupied15.8%
Housing Units920

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, Brooke-Alvinston receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Brooke-Alvinston 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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Brooke-Alvinston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°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 37.7 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area120.2 sq mi (311.4 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates42.8448°N, 81.8975°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 135 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 135 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 147 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 130 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 145 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 125 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 117 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 122 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 140 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 136 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 127 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 126 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 131 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 136 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 88 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 139 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 134 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 119 km
Mar 8, 2013 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.7 131 km
Apr 28, 2002 Ohio M2.7 119 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 - 96 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 50 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in Wettest
October 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.2 in

Brooke-Alvinston has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").

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7.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 79% below the national average of 33.7%. 33.9% have completed high school. 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 92.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
79% below US avg
High School+33.9%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density20/sq mi
Total Area120.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.2 min
Drive Alone92.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.7%

Schools in Brooke-Alvinston

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Brooke Central School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Brooke-Alvinston

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHOK 103.9 FM & 1070 AM "Country CHOK" Sarnia, ON (AAC Stream) country, new format AAC+ 47 kbps
CHOK 103.9 FM & 1070 AM "Country CHOK" Sarnia, ON (MP3 Stream) country, new format MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Brooke-Alvinston

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada

Libraries in Brooke-Alvinston

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Chatham-Kent Public Library – Bothwell0.0
Lambton County Library - Alvinston0.0
Lambton County Library - Arkona0.0
Lambton County Library - Florence0.0
Lambton County Library - Inwood0.0
Lambton County Library - Oil Springs0.0
Lambton County Library - Petrolia0.0
Lambton County Library - Shetland0.0
Lambton County Library - Watford0.0
Lambton County Library - Wyoming0.0
Middlesex County Library - Glencoe0.0
Middlesex County Library - Newbury0.0
Middlesex County Library - Wardsville0.0

Monuments in Brooke-Alvinston

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alvinston Cenotaph

Gas Stations in Brooke-Alvinston

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Banks in Brooke-Alvinston

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO

Breweries in Brooke-Alvinston

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Black Gold Brewery

Airports Near Brooke-Alvinston

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Centralia / James T. Field Memorial AerodromeYCEMedium Airport
Chris Hadfield AirportYZRMedium Airport
London International AirportYXUMedium Airport
Arnold Field-Small Airport
Butler Airfield-Small Airport
Carnie Airfield-Small Airport
Centralia (Essery Field) Airport-Small Airport
Chatham Kent AirportXCMSmall Airport
Colinville Field-Small Airport
Crystal Airport-Small Airport
David's Landing Airport-Small Airport
Dobie Field-Small Airport
Dutton Airport-Small Airport
Flugplatz Airport-Small Airport
Grand Bend Airport-Small Airport
Harsens Island Airport-Small Airport
Highgate Airport-Small Airport
Iona Station (Bobier Strip)-Small Airport
Lenox Airport-Small Airport
London (Pioneer Airpark)-Small Airport
Lucan Airport-Small Airport
Marine City Airport-Small Airport
Melbourne Airport-Small Airport
Merlin Airport-Small Airport
Northville Airport-Small Airport
Papple Aviation Airport-Small Airport
Paterson Field-Small Airport
Reeces Corners Airport-Small Airport
Rodney (New Glasgow) Airport-Small Airport
Sexsmith (Exeter) Airport-Small Airport
St Clair County International AirportPHNSmall Airport
Stoney Point (Le Cunff) Airport-Small Airport
Strathroy (Blue Yonder) Airport-Small Airport
Triple Nickel Airport-Small Airport
Wabash Airport-Small Airport
Warren Field-Small Airport
Wheatly (Robinson Motorcycles) Airfield-Small Airport
Witham Field-Small Airport
Yellow Gold Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Brooke-Alvinston

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Alvinston Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brooke-Alvinston

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Guthrie Presbyterian Church
Hope United Church
Inwood United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brooke-Alvinston

What is the population of Brooke-Alvinston?

Brooke-Alvinston has a population of 2,359 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 120.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.9% female and 51.1% male.

Is Brooke-Alvinston expensive to live in?

The median household income is $82,000, 9% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $300,000 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Brooke-Alvinston safe?

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

What is the weather like in Brooke-Alvinston?

Brooke-Alvinston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.7 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Brooke-Alvinston?

The job market in Brooke-Alvinston faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $894. There are 73 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 30.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Brooke-Alvinston?

The median home value in Brooke-Alvinston is $300,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $850. The homeownership rate is 83.7%.

How are the schools in Brooke-Alvinston?

7.1% of adults in Brooke-Alvinston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.9% have completed high school. 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Brooke-Alvinston?

The average commute in Brooke-Alvinston is 30 minutes. 92.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 30.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Brooke-Alvinston?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Brooke-Alvinston is 98.5% White, 0.6% Asian. 93.9% of residents speak only English at home.

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