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Elora, ON
Ontario · Guelph Metro
Elora is a small city in Ontario with a population of 7,800. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Elora Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Elora a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Elora 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. Elora offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Elora 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 Elora 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
Elora experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 58.2 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Elora vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Elora vs U.S. Average
Income: Elora 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) | 242 |
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 | 3,120 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Elora 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 | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) |
| Area | 206.6 sq mi (535.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6834°N, 80.4330°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in |
Elora has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 18°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Total Area | 206.6 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 Elora
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Elora Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Alma Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mary Catholic Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ponsonby Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Elora
20 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 | |
| Radio Laurier | alternative, college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CFDC 104.9 "Country 105" Shelburne, ON (MP3 Stream) | country | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CFDC-FM 104.9 "Country 105" Shelburne, ON (AAC Stream) | country | AAC 64 kbps | |
| CFRU 93.3 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo S2 | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo DI | community alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CHYM 96.7 | pop | AAC+ 47 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 | |
| CICW-FM 101.1 "The Grand 101" Centre Wellington, ON | community radio, hot adult contemporary | MP3 160 kbps | |
| CKMO 101.5 "FM101" Orangeville, ON | adult contemporary | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| CIDC-FM "Z-103.5" Orangeville, ON | rhythmic contemporary hits | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CIWN 88.7 "The River" Mount Forest, ON | community radio | MP3 | |
| 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 |
Museums in Elora
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brubacher House | ||||
| Brubacher House | ||||
| City of Waterloo Museum | ||||
| City of Waterloo Museum | ||||
| Earth Sciences Museum | ||||
| Earth Sciences Museum | ||||
| Guelph Civic Museum | ||||
| Joseph Schneider Haus | ||||
| Joseph Schneider Haus | ||||
| Kichener-Waterloo Art Gallery | ||||
| Kichener-Waterloo Art Gallery | ||||
| St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway | ||||
| The Gallery | ||||
| The Gallery | ||||
| TheMuseum | ||||
| TheMuseum | ||||
| Waterloo Central Railway Resoration Shop | ||||
| Wellington County Museum and Archives |
Libraries in Elora
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Porter Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Davis Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Davis Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grand Valley Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Guelph Public Library - Bullfrog Mall Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Guelph Public Library - East Side Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Guelph Public Library - Main Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Guelph Public Library - Scottsdale Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Guelph Public Library - West End Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Guelph Public Library - Westminister Square Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitchener Public Library - Grand River Stanley Park | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitchener Public Library - Grand River Stanley Park | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitchener Public Library - Main | 0.0 | |||||
| Laurier Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lusi Wong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lusi Wong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| McLaughlin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - Bloomingdale Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region of Waterloo Library - Breslau Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region of Waterloo Library - Breslau Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - Elmira Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - St. Clements Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region of Waterloo Library - St. Jacobs Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Jerome's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Jerome's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waterloo Public Library - Eastside Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Waterloo Public Library - John M. Harper Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Waterloo Public Library - John M. Harper Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Waterloo Public Library - Main | 0.0 | |||||
| Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Aboyne Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Arthur Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Drayton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Elora Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Fergus Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library, Marden Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington Law Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Elora
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guelph Farmer's Market | |||||
| Kitchener Market | |||||
| Martin's Maple Syrup | |||||
| Rolling Acres | |||||
| St. Jacobs Farmers' Market |
Hotels in Elora
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Elora
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Elora
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Elora
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Elora
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Elora
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Elora
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Elora
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Elora
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Elora
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block Three Brewing Company | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Twas Now Brewing Inc. | ||||
| Twas Now Brewing Inc. | ||||
| TWB Co-operative Brewing | ||||
| TWB Co-operative Brewing | ||||
| Wellington Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Elora
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchener Memorial Auditorium |
Ski Resorts Near Elora
6 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Eden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hockley Valley Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mansfield Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Devil's Glen Country Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Beaver Valley Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Highlands Nordic | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Elora
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 |
| Alliston Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Arthur (Metz Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Arthur (Peskett Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Arthur South Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Atwood / Coghlin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barrie Executive 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 |
| Blacks Lake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Briggs Field | - | Small Airport |
| Burlington Executive Airpark | - | 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 |
| Chapeskie Field Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cherry Hill Field | - | Small Airport |
| Conestogo / Largo Woods Field | - | Small Airport |
| Conn Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cookstown / Kirby Field Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Cookstown / Tally-Ho Field | - | Small Airport |
| Creemore Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Damascus Field | - | 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 |
| Ethel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fergus (Royland Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Flamboro Centre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flesherton (Smithorrs Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Fordwich Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gamble Field | - | Small Airport |
| Glendale Airport | - | 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 |
| Grenfel Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Elora
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Alma Post Office | |
| Canada Post |
Treatment Centers in Elora
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CBI Health Group |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Elora
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alma Bible Church | |
| Alma United Church | |
| Bethany United Church | |
| Canadian Reformed Church of Elora | |
| Central Pentecostal Church | |
| Church of Saint Mary Immaculate | |
| Elora United Church | |
| Grand River Community Church | |
| Knox Presbyterian Church | |
| Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church | |
| Saint John's Anglican Church |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elora
What is the population of Elora?
Elora has a population of 7,800 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 206.6 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 Elora 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 Elora safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Elora receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Elora?
Elora has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches, with 58.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Elora?
The unemployment rate in Elora 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 242 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 Elora?
The median home value in Elora is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Elora?
32.9% of adults in Elora 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 Elora?
The average commute in Elora is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of Elora?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Elora 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.