Sign In Register

Central Elgin, ON

Ontario · London Metro

Central Elgin is a small city in Ontario with a population of 13,746. Residents earn $103,000 per year, which is 37% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
13,746 Population 127/sq mi density
$103,000 Median Income $55,250 per capita
$600,000 Home Value
$1,060 Median Rent 12.9% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$103,000 median income, 9.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$600,000 home value, $1,060/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Discover Central Elgin, ON

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile
Median Income $103,000
37% higher than US avg
Home Value $600,000
113% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.3%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,060
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.4%
161% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.9%
60% lower than US avg

How Central Elgin Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population13,746
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density127/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B+
Median Income$103,000
Per Capita$55,250
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty4.9%
Commute25 min

Housing

B
Home Value$600,000
Rent$1,060
Ownership89.7%
Housing Units5,460
Rent Burden12.9%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation764 ft (233 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+29.2%
Graduate+4.2%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Central Elgin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Central Elgin receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. 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. Central Elgin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Central Elgin is $103,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 37% above $75,149. This places Central Elgin among higher-income communities. At 9.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Central Elgin is $600,000, making it a premium housing market at 113% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,060 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x 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

13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Central Elgin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 265 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches, including 11.3 inches of snow.

Central Elgin has a population of 13,746 with a density of 127 people per square mile, spread across 108.1 square miles. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 50% male. The city is predominantly White (96.9%), with 1.8% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.1% of residents.

Population

13,746
Total Population
127
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
108.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Central Elgin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.1%
17% above US avg
Spanish 0.8%
94% below US avg
Other Languages 7.1%

Social Characteristics

Central Elgin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Central Elgin is $103,000, which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,250 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,063, 26% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 426 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 29.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Central Elgin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$103,000
37% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,250
Avg Weekly Wage$1,063

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.4%
161% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.9%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)426

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Drive Alone92.1%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home29.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Central Elgin is $600,000, 113% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,060 (9% below the national average of $1,163). 89.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,460 total housing units in the city. 12.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$600,000
113% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,060
9% below US avg
Rent Burden12.9%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.7%
Owner-Occupied89.7%
Renter-Occupied10.4%
Housing Units5,460

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, Central Elgin receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Central Elgin 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
View full crime details →
Central Elgin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.2 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area108.1 sq mi (279.9 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates42.7721°N, 81.0920°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 11.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 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 M4.0 125 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 95 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 109 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 120 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 116 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 104 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 97 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 100 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 141 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 110 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 110 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 120 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 113 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 110 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 129 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 103 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 125 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 110 km
Mar 8, 2013 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.7 122 km
Apr 28, 2002 Ohio M2.7 105 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 - 54 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.5 in

Central Elgin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.3").

View full weather details →
13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61% below the national average of 33.7%. 29.2% have completed high school. 4.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 92.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.3%
61% below US avg
High School+29.2%
Graduate Degree+4.2%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density127/sq mi
Total Area108.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Drive Alone92.1%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home29.5%

Schools in Central Elgin

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Éva Circé-Côté French Immersion Public School - - - -
New Sarum Public School - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Central Elgin

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHST-FM "Jack 102.3" London, ON adult hits, classic rock AAC+ 48 kbps
CKLO "Classic Rock 98.1 FM" London, ON classic rock, rebranding AAC+ 48 kbps
CBC Radio One - London, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CIXX 106.9 "The X" Fanshawe College, London, ON campus radio, college radio AAC+ 32 kbps
New Country 93.3 (US) country MP3 64 kbps
CHPD 105.9 "De Brigj Radio" Aylmer, ON community radio, mennonite MP3 96 kbps
New Country 96.3 FM (US) - AAC+ 48 kbps
CKOT-FM "Easy 101.3" Tillsonburg, ON adult contemporary, rogers media UNKNOWN
CJDL "Country 107.3" Tillsonburg, ON country, rogers media UNKNOWN
FAITH 99.9 CHJX christian AAC+ 32 kbps
CKOT-FM 101.3 Giant FM classic rock canada, classic rock AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Central Elgin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Banting House
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
Elgin County Museum
Elgin County Railway Museum
First Hussars Museum
London Children's Museum
Museum London
Museum of Ontario Archaeology
Royal Canadian Regiment Museum
Sparta Church Museum and Cultural Centre

Libraries in Central Elgin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cardinal Carter Library0.0
Elgin County Library - Alymer0.0
Elgin County Library - Belmont0.0
Elgin County Library - Port Stanley0.0
Elgin County Library - Springfield0.0
London Public Library - Beacock0.0
London Public Library - Bostwick0.0
London Public Library - Bostwick0.0
London Public Library - Byron0.0
London Public Library - Carson0.0
London Public Library - Central0.0
London Public Library - Central0.0
London Public Library - Cherryhill0.0
London Public Library - Crouch0.0
London Public Library - East London0.0
London Public Library - Glanworth0.0
London Public Library - Jalna0.0
London Public Library - Jalna0.0
London Public Library - Lambeth0.0
London Public Library - Landon0.0
London Public Library - Pond Mills0.0
London Public Library - Pond Mills0.0
London Public Library - Sherwood Forest0.0
London Public Library - Sherwood Forest0.0
Middlesex County Library - Dorchester0.0
St. Thomas Public Library0.0
Taylor Library0.0
Weldon Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Central Elgin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Covent Garden Market
The Market

Gas Stations in Central Elgin

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Village Market

Breweries in Central Elgin

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Anderson Craft Ales
Anderson Craft Ales
Beerlab!
Beerlab!
Brewhaven
Brewhaven
Toboggan
Toboggan

Stadiums & Teams in Central Elgin

TeamLeagueDivision

Amtrak Stations in Central Elgin

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
London, ON352 Waterloo StreetBUS

Airports Near Central Elgin

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brantford Municipal Airport-Medium Airport
Centralia / James T. Field Memorial AerodromeYCEMedium Airport
London International AirportYXUMedium Airport
Region of Waterloo International AirportYKFMedium Airport
St Thomas Municipal AirportYQSMedium Airport
Bushhawk Creek Airport-Small Airport
Ceilidh Airport-Small Airport
Centralia (Essery Field) Airport-Small Airport
Chapeskie Field Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Hill Field-Small Airport
Courtland / Tillsonburg Flying Club Field-Small Airport
Delhi Airport-Small Airport
Dobie Field-Small Airport
Dutton Airport-Small Airport
Grand Bend Airport-Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport-Small Airport
Highgate Airport-Small Airport
Innerkip Airport-Small Airport
Iona Station (Bobier Strip)-Small Airport
London (Pioneer Airpark)-Small Airport
London Soaring Society-Small Airport
Lubitz Field-Small Airport
Lucan Airport-Small Airport
Melbourne Airport-Small Airport
Nixon Airport-Small Airport
Papple Aviation Airport-Small Airport
Paterson Field-Small Airport
Rand Private Airfield-Small Airport
Rodney (New Glasgow) Airport-Small Airport
Roseville Field-Small Airport
Sargeant Private Airfield-Small Airport
Sexsmith (Exeter) Airport-Small Airport
Skyview Airport-Small Airport
Stratford Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Strathroy (Blue Yonder) Airport-Small Airport
Tillsonburg Airport-Small Airport
Triple Nickel Airport-Small Airport
Warren Field-Small Airport
Willow Lake Airstrip-Small Airport
Woodstock Airport-Small Airport
Woodstock Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Yellow Gold Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Central Elgin

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CBI Health - Fanshawe
CBI Health - London Wharncliffe
Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic
Hyde Park Care Pharmacy & Clinic
LASIK MD
London Family Health Team
Passport Health London Travel Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Central Elgin

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mapleton Church of Christ
New Sarum Baptist Church
Society of Friends Meetinghouse
Sparta Baptist Church
Yarmouth Centre United Church

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Central Elgin.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Central Elgin

What is the population of Central Elgin?

Central Elgin has a population of 13,746 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 127 people per square mile, spread across 108.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 50% male.

Is Central Elgin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $103,000, 37% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $600,000 (113% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,060 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Central Elgin safe?

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

What is the weather like in Central Elgin?

Central Elgin 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 69°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.2 inches, with 11.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Central Elgin?

The job market in Central Elgin faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,063. There are 426 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 29.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Central Elgin?

The median home value in Central Elgin is $600,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,060. The homeownership rate is 89.7%.

How are the schools in Central Elgin?

13.3% of adults in Central Elgin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.2% have completed high school. 4.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Central Elgin?

The average commute in Central Elgin is 25 minutes. 92.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 29.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Central Elgin?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elgin is 96.9% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 1.8% Asian. 92.1% of residents speak only English at home.

Nearby Cities

St. Thomas, ON 42,840 pop · 4.5 mi Aylmer, ON 7,699 pop · 5.5 mi Belmont, ON 1,140 pop · 7.7 mi Port Stanley, ON 2,148 pop · 9.6 mi Malahide, ON 9,308 pop · 10.0 mi Southwold, ON 4,851 pop · 12.4 mi Dorchester, ON 9,329 pop · 14.7 mi Bayham, ON 7,096 pop · 15.5 mi London, ON 422,324 pop · 16.3 mi Delaware, ON 2,521 pop · 19.2 mi Tillsonburg, ON 18,615 pop · 19.5 mi South-West Oxford, ON 7,583 pop · 19.6 mi Thamesford, ON 2,622 pop · 20.2 mi Ingersoll, ON 13,693 pop · 20.9 mi
Compare Central Elgin with another city: