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Guelph/Eramosa, ON

Ontario

Guelph/Eramosa is a small city in Ontario with a population of 13,904. Residents earn $129,000 per year, which is 72% above the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
13,904 Population 123/sq mi density
$129,000 Median Income $65,100 per capita
$900,000 Home Value
$1,210 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 238 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$129,000 median income, 7.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$900,000 home value, $1,210/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $129,000
72% higher than US avg
Home Value $900,000
219% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.4%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,210
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

How Guelph/Eramosa Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population13,904
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density123/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$129,000
Per Capita$65,100
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty4.2%
Commute31 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$900,000
Rent$1,210
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,840
Rent Burden15.0%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+28.7%
Graduate+7.8%

Community

Commute31 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Guelph/Eramosa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Guelph/Eramosa 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, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Guelph/Eramosa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Guelph/Eramosa is $129,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 72% above $75,149. This places Guelph/Eramosa among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Guelph/Eramosa is $900,000, making it a premium housing market at 219% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,210 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Guelph/Eramosa 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 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches, including 49.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Guelph/Eramosa has a population of 13,904 with a density of 123 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91%), with 1.8% Black, 4.7% Asian.

Population

13,904
Total Population
123
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
113.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Guelph/Eramosa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.3%
11% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg
Other Languages11.7%

Social Characteristics

Guelph/Eramosa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Guelph/Eramosa is $129,000, which is 72% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Guelph/Eramosa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$129,000
72% above US avg
Per Capita Income$65,100

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.9 min
Drive Alone90.1%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home43.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Guelph/Eramosa is $900,000, 219% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,210 (4% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$900,000
219% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,210
4% above US avg
Rent Burden15.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.4%
Renter-Occupied10.5%
Housing Units4,840

Property Tax

In Guelph/Eramosa, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Guelph/Eramosa vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Guelph/Eramosa has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.1 inches. The area enjoys 238 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.1 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall49.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Area113.1 sq mi (292.9 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates43.5459°N, 80.2560°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.4%
51% below US avg
High School+28.7%
Graduate Degree+7.8%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density123/sq mi
Total Area113.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.9 min
Drive Alone90.1%
Public Transit1.2%
Work from Home43.3%

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