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East Hespeler, ON

Ontario · Hamilton Metro

East Hespeler is a small city in Ontario with a population of 7,321. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
7,321 Population 143/sq mi density
$82,573 Median Income $47,716 per capita
$461,770 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 243 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,573 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$461,770 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,573
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $461,770
64% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.5%
9% higher than US avg

How East Hespeler Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,321
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density143/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,573
Per Capita$47,716
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty13.5%
Commute27 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$461,770
Rent$1,012
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units2,928
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain38.0 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is East Hespeler a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Hespeler 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. East Hespeler offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Hespeler 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 East Hespeler 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

East Hespeler experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches, including 46.5 inches of snow.

East Hespeler has a population of 7,321 with a density of 143 people per square mile, spread across 51.1 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (94.3%), with 3.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 82% of residents, while 6.1% speak Spanish.

Population

7,321
Total Population
143
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
51.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

East Hespeler vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 82.0%
4% above US avg
Spanish 6.1%
54% below US avg
Other Languages 11.9%

Social Characteristics

East Hespeler vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Hespeler is $82,573, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,716 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $918, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 227 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 23.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: East Hespeler 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

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.5%
9% above US avg
Establishments (County)227

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Walkability

The median home value in East Hespeler is $461,770, 64% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,928 total housing units in the city. 27.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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 Burden27.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units2,928

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, East Hespeler receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: East Hespeler 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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East Hespeler experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 46.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Area51.1 sq mi (132.3 km²)
Population Density143/sq mi
Coordinates43.4346°N, 80.2956°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 46.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 109 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 138 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 105 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 114 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 128 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 124 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 83 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 147 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 132 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 69 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.0 in

East Hespeler has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 21°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.2").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 83.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density143/sq mi
Total Area51.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Schools in East Hespeler

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Woodland Park Public School - - - -
St. Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Hillcrest Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near East Hespeler

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
570 News Kitchener local news AAC+ 47 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
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
CIDC-FM "Z-103.5" Orangeville, ON rhythmic contemporary hits AAC+ 47 kbps
CHTG-FM 92.9 "The Grand" Caledonia, ON classic hits AAC+ 32 kbps
CKMO 101.5 "FM101" Orangeville, ON adult contemporary AAC+ 56 kbps
CICW-FM 101.1 "The Grand 101" Centre Wellington, ON community radio, hot adult contemporary MP3 160 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
CJIQ 88.3 Conestoga College - Kitchener, ON alternative rock, campus radio AAC+ 55 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

Museums in East Hespeler

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
City of Waterloo Museum
City of Waterloo Museum
Doon Heritage Village
Doon Heritage Village
Earth Sciences Museum
Earth Sciences Museum
Fashion History Museum
Guelph Civic Museum
Homer Watson House & Gallery
Homer Watson House & Gallery
Joseph Schneider Haus
Joseph Schneider Haus
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum
Kichener-Waterloo Art Gallery
Kichener-Waterloo Art Gallery
Nature Centre
Paris Museum & Historical Society
St. George-South Dumfries Museum
The Gallery
The Gallery
TheMuseum
TheMuseum

Libraries in East Hespeler

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cambridge Public Library - Clemens Mill0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Hespeler0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Old Post Office0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Preston0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Queen's Square0.0
County of Brant Public Library - Glen Morris Branch0.0
County of Brant Public Library - Paris Branch0.0
County Of Brant Public Library - St. George Branch0.0
Dana Porter Library0.0
Davis Centre Library0.0
Davis Centre Library0.0
Guelph Public Library - Bullfrog Mall Branch0.0
Guelph Public Library - East Side Branch0.0
Guelph Public Library - Main Branch0.0
Guelph Public Library - Scottsdale Branch0.0
Guelph Public Library - West End Branch0.0
Guelph Public Library - Westminister Square Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Lynden Branch0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Country Hills0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Country Hills0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Forest Heights0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Grand River Stanley Park0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Grand River Stanley Park0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Main0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Pioneer Park0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Pioneer Park0.0
Laurier Library0.0
McLaughlin Library0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Ayr Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Bloomingdale Branch0.0
Region of Waterloo Library - Breslau Branch0.0
Region of Waterloo Library - Breslau Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - New Dundee Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - New Dundee Branch0.0
Southwest Community Library0.0
Waterloo Public Library - Eastside Branch0.0
Waterloo Public Library - Main0.0
Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch0.0
Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch0.0
Wellington County Library - Elora Branch0.0
Wellington County Library - Puslinch Branch0.0
Wellington County Library - Rockwood Branch0.0
Wellington County Library, Marden Branch0.0
Wellington Law Library0.0

Farmers Markets in East Hespeler

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aberfoyle Antique Market
Guelph Farmer's Market
Kitchener Market
The Gem Marketplace

Cafes in East Hespeler

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Gas Stations in East Hespeler

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canadian Tire
Gas+

Golf Courses in East Hespeler

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Puslinch Lake Golf Club

Breweries in East Hespeler

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fixed Gear Brewing
Fixed Gear Brewing Co.
Red Circle Brewing
Red Circle Brewing
Royal City Brewing - Beer Hall & Ward Room
Schooner Street Brewery
Schooner Street Brewery
Short Finger Brewing Company
Short Finger Brewing Company
Sparrow Brewing & Roasting Co.
Twas Now Brewing Inc.
Twas Now Brewing Inc.
TWB Co-operative Brewing
TWB Co-operative Brewing
Wellington Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in East Hespeler

TeamLeagueDivision
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium

Ski Resorts Near East Hespeler

3 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 - - -
Hockley Valley Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near East Hespeler

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toronto Pearson International AirportYYZLarge Airport
Brampton-Caledon Airport-Medium Airport
Brantford Municipal Airport-Medium Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International AirportYHMMedium Airport
Region of Waterloo International AirportYKFMedium Airport
Alliston Airport-Small Airport
Arthur (Metz Field)-Small Airport
Arthur (Peskett Field)-Small Airport
Arthur South Airport-Small Airport
Atwood / Coghlin Airport-Small Airport
Beeton Field-Small Airport
Bellamy Airport-Small Airport
Belwood (Baird Field)-Small Airport
Belwood (Ellen Field)-Small Airport
Belwood (Wright Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Bradford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Briggs Field-Small Airport
Burlington Executive Airpark-Small Airport
Bushhawk Creek Airport-Small Airport
Cambridge / Reid's Field-Small Airport
Campbellville (Bellshill Airpark)-Small Airport
Cardwell Airfield-Small Airport
Cayuga Airport (Bruce Field)-Small Airport
Cayuga East Airport-Small Airport
Ceilidh Airport-Small Airport
Conestogo / Largo Woods Field-Small Airport
Conn Field-Small Airport
Cookstown / Kirby Field Aerodrome-Small Airport
Courtland / Tillsonburg Flying Club Field-Small Airport
Damascus Field-Small Airport
Delhi Airport-Small Airport
Dundalk (Tripp Field) Aerodrome-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
Fordwich Airport-Small Airport
Gamble Field-Small Airport
Grand River Executive Airport-Small Airport
Grand Valley (Black Field)-Small Airport
Grand Valley / Luther Field-Small Airport
Grand Valley North Airfield-Small Airport
Grand Valley/Martin Field-Small Airport
Grimsby Regional Airport-Small Airport
Guelph Airport-Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport-Small Airport
Heid Field-Small Airport
Holyoake Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in East Hespeler

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CBI Health Group

Churches & Religious Organizations in East Hespeler

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cross Roads Memorial Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Saint James Anglican Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Hespeler

What is the population of East Hespeler?

East Hespeler has a population of 7,321 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 143 people per square mile, spread across 51.1 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 East Hespeler 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 East Hespeler safe?

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

What is the weather like in East Hespeler?

East Hespeler has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.0 inches, with 46.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in East Hespeler?

The unemployment rate in East Hespeler 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 227 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 East Hespeler?

The median home value in East Hespeler is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in East Hespeler?

32.9% of adults in East Hespeler 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 East Hespeler?

The average commute in East Hespeler is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of East Hespeler?

The racial and ethnic makeup of East Hespeler 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.

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