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Erin, ON

Ontario · Guelph Metro

Erin is a small city in Ontario with a population of 11,981. Residents earn $127,000 per year, which is 69% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,981 Population 104/sq mi density
$127,000 Median Income $65,700 per capita
$980,000 Home Value
$1,200 Median Rent 17.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 237 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$127,000 median income, 8.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$980,000 home value, $1,200/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $127,000
69% higher than US avg
Home Value $980,000
248% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.3%
52% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,200
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

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

People

Population11,981
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density104/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$127,000
Per Capita$65,700
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty5.6%
Commute37 min

Housing

C
Home Value$980,000
Rent$1,200
Ownership90.1%
Housing Units4,220
Rent Burden17.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain39.1 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+30.5%
Graduate+4.9%

Community

Commute37 min

Is Erin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Erin receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. 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, long commute times. Erin has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Erin is $127,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 69% above $75,149. This places Erin among higher-income communities. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Erin is $980,000, making it a premium housing market at 248% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Erin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 62.8 inches of snow.

Erin has a population of 11,981 with a density of 104 people per square mile, spread across 115.4 square miles. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.7% female and 51.3% male. The city is predominantly White (90.8%), with 1.7% Black, 5.8% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 86.5% of residents.

Population

11,981
Total Population
2021 Census
104
People / sq mi
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
115.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Erin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 86.5%
10% above US avg
Spanish 1.3%
91% below US avg
Other Languages 12.3%

Social Characteristics

Erin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Erin is $127,000, which is 69% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,263, 12% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 371 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 39.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Erin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$127,000
69% above US avg
Per Capita Income$65,700
Avg Weekly Wage$1,263

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.3%
131% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)371

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.4 min
Drive Alone89.0%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home39.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Erin is $980,000, 248% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,200 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 90.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 4,220 total housing units in the city. 17.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$980,000
248% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,200
3% above US avg
Rent Burden17.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.1%
Owner-Occupied90.1%
Renter-Occupied10.0%
Housing Units4,220

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, Erin receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Erin 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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Erin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 62.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,306 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Area115.4 sq mi (298.8 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates43.7729°N, 80.0644°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 62.8"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 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 86 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 145 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 78 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 90 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 132 km
Aug 4, 2004 30 km SSW of Cobourg, Canada M3.0 146 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 138 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 81 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 146 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 119 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 142 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 66 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 125 km
May 17, 2010 19 km WNW of Gravenhurst, Canada M2.5 143 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in Wettest
September 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 2.6 in

Erin has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 18°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.1").

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16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52% below the national average of 33.7%. 30.5% have completed high school. 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.3%
52% below US avg
High School+30.5%
Graduate Degree+4.9%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density104/sq mi
Total Area115.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.4 min
Drive Alone89.0%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home39.8%

Schools in Erin

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Erin District High School - - - -
Ross R. MacKay Public School - - - -
Belfountain Public School - - - -
Brisbane Public School - - - -
St. John Brebeuf Catholic School - - - -
Erin Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Erin

29 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AIRPORT LOUNGE RADIO aereoporto, airport MP3 128 kbps
100% ACID JAZZ acid, acid jazz MP3 128 kbps
570 News Kitchener local news AAC+ 47 kbps
CHUM TSN 1050 Toronto sports, talk AAC+ 40 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
CIRF-AM 1350 "Radio Humsafar" Brampton, ON multicultural, multilingual AAC+ 32 kbps
CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Laurier alternative, college radio MP3 128 kbps
CFRU 93.3 - MP3 128 kbps
CICW-FM 101.1 "The Grand 101" Centre Wellington, ON community radio, hot adult contemporary MP3 160 kbps
CKC455 91.9 "CFRE Radio" University of Toronto Mississauga, ON campus radio, student radio MP3 128 kbps
CJSA-HD4 CMR Diversity FM 101.3 (Punjabi Stream) Toronto, ON multicultural MP3 128 kbps
Vinyl Voyage Radio - AAC 64 kbps
Radio Disney Country FM 89.1 pop, top 40 MP3 128 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
CIMA 92.1 "FM 92 South Simcoe" Alliston, ON adult contemporary AAC+ 56 kbps
RADIOWAVES funk, oldies MP3 192 kbps
Radio Pakistan Toronto - MP3 128 kbps
CHYM 96.7 pop AAC+ 47 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

Museums in Erin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Great War Flying Museum
Guelph Civic Museum
Lucy Maud Montgomery Museum located in Crawfords Bakery
Nature Centre
Rail Museum & Tour

Libraries in Erin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brampton Library - Mount Pleasant Village Branch0.0
Brampton Library - Mount Pleasant Village Branch0.0
Caledon Public Library - Alton Branch0.0
Caledon Public Library - Caledon East Branch0.0
Caledon Public Library - Caledon Village Branch0.0
Caledon Public Library - Inglewood Branch0.0
Caledon Public Library - Margaret Dunn Branch0.0
GDHS 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 - West End Branch0.0
Halton Hills Public Library - Acton Branch0.0
Halton Hills Public Library - Georgetown Branch0.0
Hillsburgh Public Library0.0
McLaughlin Library0.0
Milton Public Library - Main Branch0.0
Orangeville Public Library - Alder Street0.0
Orangeville Public Library - Mill Street0.0
Southfields Village Library0.0
Southfields Village Library0.0
Wellington County Library - Erin Village Branch0.0
Wellington County Library - Rockwood Branch0.0
Wellington County Library, Marden Branch0.0
Wellington Law Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Erin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Guelph Farmer's Market
South Georgetown Centre

Cafes in Erin

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Time
Higher Ground Café
Maddie Hatter's Tea Shop
Spirit Tree Estate Cidery
The Belfountain Café
The Pantry Shelf
Tim Hortons
Tin Roof Cafe

Theatres in Erin

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre Church Theater

Dentists in Erin

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Erin Dental Care
Erin Dental Care

Gas Stations in Erin

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Esso
Petro Gas
Petro-Canada
Ultramar

Banks in Erin

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RBC Royal Bank
RBC Royal Bank
TD

Gyms in Erin

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Erin Fitness

Golf Courses in Erin

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Calerin Golf Club
Erin Heights Golf & Country Club

Breweries in Erin

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fixed Gear Brewing
Fixed Gear Brewing Co.
Heartwood Farm & Cidery
Royal City Brewing - Beer Hall & Ward Room

Stadiums & Teams in Erin

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Erin

11 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 - - -
Earl Bales Park Ski and Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hockley Valley Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mansfield Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
ROC 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Devil's Glen Country Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Beaver Valley Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Highlands Nordic 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Valley Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Osler Bluff Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Erin

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toronto Pearson International AirportYYZLarge Airport
Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional AirportYLKMedium Airport
Billy Bishop Toronto City AirportYTZMedium 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
Baldwin Airport-Small Airport
Baldwin West Aerodrome-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
Bradford Aerodrome-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
Collingwood Regional Airport-Small Airport
Conestogo / Largo Woods Field-Small Airport
Conn Field-Small Airport
Cookstown / Kirby Field Aerodrome-Small Airport
Cookstown / Tally-Ho Field-Small Airport
Cookstown Airport-Small Airport
Creemore Aerodrome-Small Airport
Damascus Field-Small Airport
Dundalk (Tripp Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Edenvale 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
Flesherton (Smithorrs Field)-Small Airport
Foxden Farms-Small Airport
Gamble Field-Small Airport
Gilford-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

Post Offices in Erin

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post
Canada Post

Treatment Centers in Erin

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
StoryBrook Medical Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Erin

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Anglican Church
Belfountain Community Church
Burns Presbyterian Church
Erin Islamic Cultural Center
Erin United Church
Hillsburgh Baptist Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Chruch
Saint John Brebeuf Roman Catholic Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Erin

What is the population of Erin?

Erin has a population of 11,981 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 115.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.7% female and 51.3% male.

Is Erin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $127,000, 69% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $980,000 (248% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Erin safe?

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

What is the weather like in Erin?

Erin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.1 inches, with 62.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Erin?

The job market in Erin faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,263. There are 371 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 37 minutes, and 39.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Erin?

The median home value in Erin is $980,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,200. The homeownership rate is 90.1%.

How are the schools in Erin?

16.3% of adults in Erin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.5% have completed high school. 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Erin?

The average commute in Erin is 37 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 89% of workers drive alone to work, and 39.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Erin?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Erin is 90.8% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.8% Asian. 86.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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