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Harley, ON

Ontario · Brantford Metro

Harley is a small town in Ontario with a population of 524. Residents earn $95,000 per year, which is 26% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
524 Population 15/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $48,200 per capita
$348,000 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 11.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $95,000
26% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.5%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.6%
26% higher than US avg

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

People

Population524
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female51% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$48,200
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty15.6%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$1,012
Ownership84.2%
Housing Units190
Rent Burden11.4%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain36.1 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation873 ft (266 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+27.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute30 min

Is Harley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Harley receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. Harley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Harley is $95,000, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 15.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Harley is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Harley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches, including 9.8 inches of snow.

Harley has a population of 524 with a density of 15 people per square mile, spread across 35.7 square miles. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.6% female and 51.4% male. The city is predominantly White (98.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 61.5% of residents, while 27.9% speak Spanish.

Population

524
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
35.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Harley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 61.5%
22% below US avg
Spanish 27.9%
108% above US avg
Other Languages 10.6%

Social Characteristics

Harley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Harley is $95,000, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,200 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $927, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 16 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes. 33.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Harley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,000
26% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,200
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.6%
26% above US avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.6 min
Drive Alone93.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Harley is $348,000, 23% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 84.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 190 total housing units in the city. 11.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,000
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,012
13% below US avg
Rent Burden11.4%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.2%
Owner-Occupied84.2%
Renter-Occupied13.2%
Housing Units190

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, Harley receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Harley 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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Harley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Area35.7 sq mi (92.3 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates43.0641°N, 80.4818°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 128 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 140 km
Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 140 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 149 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 143 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 131 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 139 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 145 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 134 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 119 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 136 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 101 km
Jan 20, 2001 0 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M2.6 134 km
Feb 14, 2009 4 km WSW of Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 143 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 92 km
Jul 17, 2003 1 km SE of Edgewood, Ohio M2.5 136 km
Dec 17, 1990 5 km SSE of Middleboro, Pennsylvania M2.5 127 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 - 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 2.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 38°F (4°C) 3.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.9 in

Harley has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.0").

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5.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 84% below the national average of 33.7%. 27.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 93.9% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.5%
84% below US avg
High School+27.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density15/sq mi
Total Area35.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.6 min
Drive Alone93.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.3%

Schools in Harley

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oakland-Scotland Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Harley

21 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
New Country 93.3 (US) country MP3 64 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
CKWR 98.5 "Real Community Radio" Kitchener, ON community radio, multingual MP3 320 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
New Country 96.3 FM (US) - AAC+ 48 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
CHGK-FM 107.7 "2 Day FM" Stratford, ON hot adult contemporary AAC+ 57 kbps
CHYM 96.7 pop AAC+ 47 kbps
CKRZ 100.3 "Voice of the Grand" Ohsweken, ON community radio, indigenous MP3 96 kbps
CKOT-FM 101.3 Giant FM classic rock canada, classic rock AAC+ 32 kbps
CJDL "Country 107.3" Tillsonburg, ON country, rogers media UNKNOWN
CKOT-FM "Easy 101.3" Tillsonburg, ON adult contemporary, rogers media UNKNOWN

Museums in Harley

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Canadian Military Heritage Museum
Delhi Ontario Tobacco Museum and Heritage Centre
Drumbo and District Museum
Norwich Museum and Archives
Paris Museum & Historical Society
Princeton & District Museum
St. George-South Dumfries Museum
Teeterville Pioneer Museum
Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum

Libraries in Harley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brantford Public Library - Main Branch0.0
Brantford Public Library - St. Paul Branch0.0
County of Brant Public Library - Burford Branch0.0
County of Brant Public Library - Glen Morris Branch0.0
County of Brant Public Library - Paris Branch0.0
County of Brant Public Library - Scotland-Oakland Branch0.0
County Of Brant Public Library - St. George Branch0.0
Norfolk County Public Library - Delhi Branch0.0
Norfolk County Public Library - Simcoe Branch0.0
Norfolk County Public Library - Waterford Branch0.0
Oxford County Library - Burgessville0.0
Oxford County Library - Innerkip0.0
Oxford County Library - Norwich0.0
Oxford County Library - Otterville0.0
Oxford County Library - Plattsville0.0
Oxford County Library - Princeton0.0
Oxford County Library - Tillsonburg0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Ayr Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Harley

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Brantford Farmers' Market
The Gem Marketplace

Breweries in Harley

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
New Limburg Brewing Company

Ski Resorts Near Harley

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Glen Eden 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Harley

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brampton-Caledon Airport-Medium Airport
Brantford Municipal Airport-Medium Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International AirportYHMMedium Airport
London International AirportYXUMedium Airport
Region of Waterloo International AirportYKFMedium Airport
St Thomas Municipal AirportYQSMedium Airport
Arthur (Metz Field)-Small Airport
Arthur (Peskett Field)-Small Airport
Arthur South Airport-Small Airport
Atwood / Coghlin Airport-Small Airport
Bellamy Airport-Small Airport
Belwood (Baird Field)-Small Airport
Belwood (Wright Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Burlington Executive Airpark-Small Airport
Bushhawk Creek Airport-Small Airport
Cambridge / Reid's Field-Small Airport
Campbellville (Bellshill Airpark)-Small Airport
Cayuga Airport (Bruce Field)-Small Airport
Cayuga East Airport-Small Airport
Ceilidh Airport-Small Airport
Chapeskie Field Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Hill Field-Small Airport
Conestogo / Largo Woods Field-Small Airport
Courtland / Tillsonburg Flying Club Field-Small Airport
Delhi Airport-Small Airport
Elmira (East) Airport-Small Airport
Elmira Airport-Small Airport
Elora Airport-Small Airport
Ethel Airport-Small Airport
Fergus (Royland Field)-Small Airport
Flamboro Centre Airport-Small Airport
Gamble Field-Small Airport
Grand River Executive Airport-Small Airport
Guelph Airport-Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport-Small Airport
Heid Field-Small Airport
Holyoake Airfield-Small Airport
Innerkip Airport-Small Airport
Juergensen Field-Small Airport
Listowel Airport-Small Airport
Little's Farm-Small Airport
London Soaring Society-Small Airport
Lubitz Field-Small Airport
Nixon Airport-Small Airport
Rand Private Airfield-Small Airport
Rockton Airport-Small Airport
Roseville Field-Small Airport
Sargeant Private Airfield-Small Airport
Schroeder Field-Small Airport
Selkirk / Kindy Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Harley

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Scotland United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harley

What is the population of Harley?

Harley has a population of 524 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 35.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.6 years. The population is 47.6% female and 51.4% male.

Is Harley expensive to live in?

The median household income is $95,000, 26% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $348,000 (23% 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 3.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Harley safe?

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

What is the weather like in Harley?

Harley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.1 inches, with 9.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Harley?

Harley has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $927. There are 16 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 30 minutes, and 33.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Harley?

The median home value in Harley is $348,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 84.2%.

How are the schools in Harley?

5.5% of adults in Harley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Harley?

The average commute in Harley is 30 minutes. 93.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 33.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Harley?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Harley is 98.1% White. 61.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 27.9% speak Spanish.

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