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Burford, ON
Ontario · Guelph Metro
Burford is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,615. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Burford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Burford a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Burford 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. Burford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Burford 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 Burford 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
Burford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches, including 9.8 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Burford vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Burford vs U.S. Average
Income: Burford 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) | 50 |
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 | 646 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Burford 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 | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 35.7 sq mi (92.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1029°N, 80.4287°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 | - | 102 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | 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 | 69°F (21°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 |
Burford has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°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+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Total Area | 35.7 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 Burford
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Sacrament School | - | - | - | - |
| Burford District Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Burford
21 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 570 News Kitchener | local news | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Blown | 60's, 70's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Crucial Velocity Radio | classic metal, hard rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| New Country 93.3 (US) | country | MP3 64 kbps | |
| CFRU 93.3 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Laurier | alternative, college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKWR 98.5 "Real Community Radio" Kitchener, ON | community radio, multingual | MP3 320 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 | |
| New Country 96.3 FM (US) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CKGL "City News 570" Kitchener, ON | news talk | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CJIQ 88.3 Conestoga College - Kitchener, ON | alternative rock, campus radio | AAC+ 55 kbps | |
| CHYM 96.7 | pop | AAC+ 47 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 Burford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Military Heritage Museum | ||||
| Delhi Ontario Tobacco Museum and Heritage Centre | ||||
| Drumbo and District Museum | ||||
| Norwich Museum and Archives | ||||
| Paris Museum & Historical Society | ||||
| Princeton & District Museum | ||||
| St. George-South Dumfries Museum | ||||
| Teeterville Pioneer Museum | ||||
| Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum |
Libraries in Burford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantford Public Library - Main Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Brantford Public Library - St. Paul Branch | 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 | |||||
| Norfolk County Public Library - Delhi Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Norfolk County Public Library - Waterford Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Burgessville | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Norwich | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Otterville | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Plattsville | 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 Burford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantford Farmers' Market | |||||
| The Gem Marketplace |
Cafes in Burford
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Burford
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Burford
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Burford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Limburg Brewing Company |
Ski Resorts Near Burford
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Eden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Burford
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brampton-Caledon Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Brantford Municipal Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | Medium Airport |
| London International Airport | YXU | Medium Airport |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport | YKF | Medium Airport |
| St Thomas Municipal Airport | YQS | 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 |
| Chapeskie Field Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cherry Hill Field | - | 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 |
| Ethel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fergus (Royland Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Flamboro Centre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gamble Field | - | Small Airport |
| Grand River Executive Airport | - | 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 |
| Rand Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rockton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Roseville Field | - | Small Airport |
| Sargeant Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Burford
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Burford
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church | |
| Saint Anthony Daniel Catholic Church | |
| Scotland Baptist Church | |
| Scotland Baptist Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Burford
What is the population of Burford?
Burford has a population of 1,615 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 35.7 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 Burford 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 Burford safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Burford receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Burford?
Burford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.1 inches, with 9.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Burford?
The unemployment rate in Burford 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 50 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 Burford?
The median home value in Burford is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Burford?
32.9% of adults in Burford 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 Burford?
The average commute in Burford is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of Burford?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Burford 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.