Grand River South, ON

Ontario · Guelph Metro

Grand River South is a small city in Ontario with a population of 9,649. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0

B Good

9,649 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

48°F Avg Temperature 237 sunny days/yr

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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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 Grand River South Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,649

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 Units3,860

Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

C+

Property3,500/100K

Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)

Rain36.8 in/yr

Sunny Days237/yr

Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+32.9%

High School+87.4%

Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Grand River South a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grand River South 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. Grand River South offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grand River South 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 Grand River South 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

Grand River South experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches, including 47.4 inches of snow.

Grand River South has a population of 9,649 with a density of 143 people per square mile, spread across 67.4 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

9,649

Total Population

143

People / sq mi

41.8yrs

Median Age

7% above US avg

67.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%

Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Grand River South 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

Grand River South vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grand River South 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 299 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 23.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Grand River South 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)	299

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

The median home value in Grand River South 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 3,860 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 Burden	27.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	66.5%
Owner-Occupied	66.5%
Renter-Occupied	33.5%
Housing Units	3,860

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, Grand River South receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Grand River South 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

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Grand River South experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 47.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,004 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	48.0°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,004 ft (306 m)
Area	67.4 sq mi (174.5 km²)
Population Density	143/sq mi
Coordinates	43.4504°N, 80.4043°W
Timezone	America/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"

3% below US avg

Snowfall 47.4"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.94"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 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	117 km
Feb 6, 2023	1 km NE of West Seneca, New York	M3.8	147 km
May 24, 2000	4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada	M3.1	112 km
May 8, 2018	14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada	M3.0	121 km
May 25, 1995	3 km NW of Amherst, New York	M3.0	137 km
Jun 16, 2004	11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York	M2.9	132 km
Mar 28, 2005	16 km NW of Virgil, Canada	M2.8	92 km
Dec 21, 2009	10 km NNE of Olcott, New York	M2.7	141 km
Sep 20, 2009	20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada	M2.6	78 km
Jul 11, 2017	11 km NNW of Barker, New York	M2.5	147 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	-	138 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	2.4 in
February	20°F (-6°C)	2.1 in	Coldest, Driest
March	30°F (-1°C)	2.4 in
April	42°F (6°C)	3.0 in
May	55°F (13°C)	3.4 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.1 in
July	69°F (21°C)	3.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	67°F (19°C)	3.6 in
September	60°F (15°C)	3.5 in
October	48°F (9°C)	3.0 in
November	37°F (3°C)	3.5 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	2.9 in

Grand River South has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.1").

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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 Density	143/sq mi
Total Area	67.4 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 Grand River South

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School	-	-	-	-
Chicopee Hills Public School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Grand River South

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
570 News Kitchener	local news	AAC+ 47 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
CKOT-FM 101.3 Giant FM classic rock	canada, classic rock	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
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
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

Museums in Grand River South

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Brubacher House
Brubacher House
City of Waterloo Museum
City of Waterloo Museum
Doon Heritage Village
Doon Heritage Village
Drumbo and District Museum
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
St. George-South Dumfries Museum
St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway
The Gallery
The Gallery
TheMuseum
TheMuseum
Waterloo Central Railway Resoration Shop
Wellington County Museum and Archives

Libraries in Grand River South

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Cambridge Public Library - Clemens Mill		0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Hespeler		0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Old Post Office		0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Preston		0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Queen's Square		0.0
County of Brant Public Library - Glen Morris Branch		0.0
County Of Brant Public Library - St. George Branch		0.0
Dana Porter Library		0.0
Davis Centre Library		0.0
Davis Centre 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 - Country Hills		0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Country Hills		0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Forest Heights		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
Kitchener Public Library - Pioneer Park		0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Pioneer Park		0.0
Laurier Library		0.0
Lusi Wong Library		0.0
Lusi Wong Library		0.0
McLaughlin Library		0.0
Oxford County Library - Plattsville		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Ayr Branch		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 - New Dundee Branch		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - New Dundee Branch		0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - St. Clements Branch		0.0
Region of Waterloo Library - St. Jacobs Branch		0.0
Southwest Community Library		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 - Elora Branch		0.0
Wellington County Library, Marden Branch		0.0
Wellington Law Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Grand River South

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Guelph Farmer's Market
Kitchener Market
Martin's Maple Syrup
Rolling Acres
St. Jacobs Farmers' Market

Cafes in Grand River South

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chrysalis Cafe

Zoos in Grand River South

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory

Breweries in Grand River South

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
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 Grand River South

Team	League	Division





Kitchener Memorial Auditorium

Ski Resorts Near Grand River South

2 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	-	-	-

Airports Near Grand River South

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
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
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
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
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
Guelph Airport	-	Small Airport
Hanover / Saugeen Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Harkes Field	-	Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport	-	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Grand River South

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
CBI Health Group

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grand River South

What is the population of Grand River South?

Grand River South has a population of 9,649 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 143 people per square mile, spread across 67.4 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 Grand River South 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 Grand River South safe?

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

What is the weather like in Grand River South?

Grand River South has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches, with 47.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Grand River South?

The unemployment rate in Grand River South 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 299 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 Grand River South?

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

How are the schools in Grand River South?

32.9% of adults in Grand River South 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 Grand River South?

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

What are the demographics of Grand River South?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Grand River South 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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City Guide - Grand River South

Overview 9/11

People 10/10

Economy 6/13

Housing 6/17

Health 0/26

Crime & Safety 4/12

Climate & Environment 7/19

Community 7/14

Cost of Services 0/3

Historical Trends 0/3

Geography 3/6

Places & Facilities 10/32

How Grand River South Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

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Economy

Housing

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Community

Is Grand River South a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Safety & Crime

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Grand River South vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Grand River South vs U.S. Average

Income: Grand River South vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Crime Rates: Grand River South vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Geography

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Earthquake History

Tsunami History

Monthly Weather

Education

Area & Infrastructure

Services

Commute & Transportation

Schools in Grand River South

Radio Stations near Grand River South

Museums in Grand River South

Libraries in Grand River South

Farmers Markets in Grand River South

Cafes in Grand River South

Zoos in Grand River South

Breweries in Grand River South

Stadiums & Teams in Grand River South

Ski Resorts Near Grand River South

Airports Near Grand River South

Treatment Centers in Grand River South

Frequently Asked Questions About Grand River South