Guelph, ON
Ontario · Hamilton Metro
Guelph is a large city in Ontario with a population of 143,740. Residents earn $93,000 per year, which is 24% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Guelph Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
CCrime
C+Climate
Education
C+Community
Is Guelph a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Guelph 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. Guelph has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Guelph is $93,000, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.8%, unemployment is notably high. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Guelph is $700,000, making it a premium housing market at 148% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,350 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Safety & Crime
Property crime occurs at a rate of 48 per 100,000, 98% below the national average.
Education
21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.1% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Guelph experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches, including 53.2 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Guelph vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Guelph vs U.S. Average
Income: Guelph vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $93,000 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,750 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,014 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.8% |
| 200% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 235 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 98 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 24 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 4.5% |
| Work from Home | 36.1% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $700,000 |
| 148% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,350 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.3% |
| Housing Units | 56,480 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Guelph vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 47.9/100K |
| 98% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 6.6/100K |
| Theft | 34.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 6.9/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.6 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 33.8 sq mi (87.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,258/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5459°N, 80.2560°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in |
Guelph has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.3% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 27.1% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 10.6% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 4,258/sq mi |
| Total Area | 33.8 sq mi |
Services
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 98 |
| Retail Stores | 24 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.5% |
| Public Transit | 4.5% |
| Work from Home | 36.1% |
Schools in Guelph
53+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Rickson Ridge Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Westminster Woods Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Mitchell Woods Public School | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire catholique Saint-René-Goupil | - | - | - | - |
| Central Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Guelph Collegiate and Vocational Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute | - | - | - | - |
| College Heights Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Willow Road Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Rosary Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Patrick Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| St. James Catholic High School | - | - | - | - |
| Priory Park Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| William C. Winegard Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Arbour Vista Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Guelph Lake Public School | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire L'Odyssée | - | - | - | - |
| Guelph Community Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| St. John Catholic Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School | - | - | - | - |
| Trillium Waldorf School | - | - | - | - |
| Guelph Montessori School | - | - | - | - |
| Cornerstone Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| Edward Johnson Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Michael Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Sir Isaac Brock Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Gateway Drive Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Wellington Centre for Continuing Education | - | - | - | - |
| St. Paul Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Jean Little Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Victory Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Fred A. Hamilton Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Taylor Evans Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Ottawa Crescent Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Waverley Drive Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| King George Public School | - | - | - | - |
| John Galt Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Paisley Road Public School | - | - | - | - |
| John McCrae Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Kortright Hills Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Peter Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Westwood Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Mary Phelan Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| June Avenue Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Brant Avenue Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Ken Danby Public School | - | - | - | - |
| John F. Ross Collegiate and Vocational Institute | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Guelph
27 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIRPORT LOUNGE RADIO | aereoporto, airport | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 570 News Kitchener | local news | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Radio Laurier | alternative, college radio | MP3 128 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 | |
| CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CIRF-AM 1350 "Radio Humsafar" Brampton, ON | multicultural, multilingual | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Disney Country FM 89.1 | pop, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJML-FM 101.3 "FM 101" Milton, ON | adult contemporary | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| CICW-FM 101.1 "The Grand 101" Centre Wellington, ON | community radio, hot adult contemporary | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Vinyl Voyage Radio | - | AAC 64 kbps | |
| CIWN 88.7 "The River" Mount Forest, ON | community radio | MP3 | |
| CKMO 101.5 "FM101" Orangeville, ON | adult contemporary | AAC+ 56 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 | |
| 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 Guelph
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doon Heritage Village | ||||
| Doon Heritage Village | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| The Gallery | ||||
| The Gallery | ||||
| TheMuseum | ||||
| TheMuseum | ||||
| Wellington County Museum and Archives |
Libraries in Guelph
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Halton Hills Public Library - Acton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamilton Public Library - Freelton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Hillsburgh Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitchener Public Library - Country Hills | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitchener Public Library - Country Hills | 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Southwest Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waterloo Public Library - Eastside Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Aboyne Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Elora Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Erin Village Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Fergus Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Puslinch Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Rockwood Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library, Marden Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington Law Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Guelph
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberfoyle Antique Market | |||||
| Guelph Farmer's Market | |||||
| Kitchener Market |
Hotels in Guelph
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Guelph
73 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Guelph
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Guelph
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Guelph
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Guelph
16 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Guelph
33 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Guelph
12 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Guelph
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Guelph
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Guelph
29 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Guelph
31 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Guelph
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Guelph
16 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Guelph
4 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Guelph
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Gear Brewing | ||||
| Fixed Gear Brewing Co. | ||||
| Heartwood Farm & Cidery | ||||
| Royal City Brewing - Beer Hall & Ward Room | ||||
| 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 Guelph
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchener Memorial Auditorium |
Ski Resorts Near Guelph
4 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 | - | - | - |
| Mansfield Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Guelph
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | Large Airport |
| Brampton-Caledon Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Brantford Municipal Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Flesherton (Smithorrs Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Fordwich Airport | - | 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 |
| Grand Valley/Martin Field | - | Small Airport |
| Grimsby Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guelph Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Heid Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Guelph
7 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post | |
| Downtown Post Office | |
| Purolator | |
| The Corner | |
| The UPS Store | |
| The UPS Store |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Guelph
50 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saint's Lutheran Anglican Church | |
| Arkell Road Bible Chapel | |
| Arkell United Church | |
| Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre | |
| Calvary Baptist Church | |
| Church of the Apostles | |
| Crestwicke Church | |
| Dublin Street United Church | |
| First Baptist Church | |
| Freedom House Church & Healing Centre | |
| Gospel Hall | |
| Guelph Bible Chapel | |
| Guelph Citadel | |
| Guelph Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| Guelph Sikh Society | |
| Harcourt Memorial United Church | |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Church | |
| Islamic Society of Guelph | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guelph
What is the population of Guelph?
Guelph has a population of 143,740 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 4,258 people per square mile, spread across 33.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.4 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.
Is Guelph expensive to live in?
The median household income is $93,000, 24% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $700,000 (148% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,350 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Guelph safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 48 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Guelph receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Guelph?
Guelph has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.6 inches, with 53.2 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Guelph?
The job market in Guelph faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,014. There are 235 business establishments in the area, including 98 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 36.1% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Guelph?
The median home value in Guelph is $700,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,350. The homeownership rate is 65.7%.
How are the schools in Guelph?
21.3% of adults in Guelph hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.1% have completed high school. 10.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Guelph?
The average commute in Guelph is 25 minutes. 79.5% of workers drive alone to work, 4.5% use public transit, and 36.1% work from home.
What are the demographics of Guelph?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Guelph is 74.7% White, 4.2% Black or African American, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 15.8% Asian. 74.7% of residents speak only English at home.
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