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Brussels, ON
Ontario
Brussels is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,158. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Brussels Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Brussels a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Brussels receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Brussels offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Brussels is $82,573, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Brussels is $461,770, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x 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
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Brussels has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 253 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 15.6 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Brussels vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Brussels vs U.S. Average
Income: Brussels vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $82,573 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,716 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $918 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $461,770 |
| 64% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,012 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 463 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Brussels 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 | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Area | 145.5 sq mi (376.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7432°N, 81.2500°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 141 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 117 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Brussels has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and March the driest (2.9").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Total Area | 145.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
Schools in Brussels
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Woods Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Brussels
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blown | 60's, 70's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Crucial Velocity Radio | classic metal, hard rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CKNX-AM 920 Wingham, ON | commercial, country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CHGK-FM 107.7 "2 Day FM" Stratford, ON | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 57 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 Brussels
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Egmond House-Museum |
Libraries in Brussels
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huron County Library - Blyth Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Huron County Library - Brussels Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Huron County Library - Howick Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Huron County Library - Seaforth Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Huron County Library - Wingham Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| North Perth Public Library - Atwood Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| North Perth Public Library - Monkton Branch | 0.0 |
Hotels in Brussels
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Brussels
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Brussels
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Brussels
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowbell |
Ski Resorts Near Brussels
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Valley Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Brussels
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Centralia / James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome | YCE | Medium Airport |
| Goderich Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Kincardine Municipal Airport | YKD | Medium Airport |
| London International Airport | YXU | Medium Airport |
| Atwood / Coghlin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Blacks Lake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels / Hemingway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Centralia (Essery Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chapeskie Field Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cherry Hill Field | - | Small Airport |
| Damascus Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dungannon Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Elmira (East) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elmira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ethel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Farrow's Field | - | Small Airport |
| Flesherton (Smithorrs Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Fordwich Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Glendale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Grand Bend Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hanover / Saugeen Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Harkes Field | - | Small Airport |
| Harydale Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Innerkip Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Listowel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| London (Pioneer Airpark) | - | Small Airport |
| London Soaring Society | - | Small Airport |
| Lubitz Field | - | Small Airport |
| Lucan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Forest Roths' Field | - | Small Airport |
| Nenagh Field | - | Small Airport |
| Northville Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Palmerston Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Papple Aviation Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Paterson Field | - | Small Airport |
| Port Elgin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rand Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Robinson International Air Field | - | Small Airport |
| Roth Field | - | Small Airport |
| Sexsmith (Exeter) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Shepherd's Landing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stratford Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Teeswater (Dent Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Teeswater (Thompson Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Triple Nickel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Walter's Falls (Piper Way) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Willow Lake Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wingham (Inglis Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wingham / Richard W. LeVan Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Brussels
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Brussels Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Brussels
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Brussels Mennonite Fellowship | |
| Brussels United Church | |
| Ethel Conservative Mennonite Church | |
| Melville Presbyterian Church | |
| Saint Ambrose Church | |
| United Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Brussels
What is the population of Brussels?
Brussels has a population of 1,158 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 145.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is Brussels expensive to live in?
The median household income is $82,573, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $461,770 (64% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Brussels safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Brussels receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Brussels?
Brussels has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.9 inches, with 15.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Brussels?
The unemployment rate in Brussels is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 36 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 23.8% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Brussels?
The median home value in Brussels is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Brussels?
32.9% of adults in Brussels hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Brussels?
The average commute in Brussels is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of Brussels?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Brussels is 94.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3.1% Asian. 82% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.1% speak Spanish.