Ingersoll, ON

Ontario · Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metro

Ingersoll is a small city in Ontario with a population of 13,693. Residents earn $88,000 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

13,693 Population 2,785/sq mi density

$88,000 Median Income $48,840 per capita

$500,000 Home Value

$1,040 Median Rent 16.1% income on rent

49°F Avg Temperature 235 sunny days/yr

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$88,000 median income, 14.2% unemployment

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$500,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.7 / 5.0

9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Median Income $88,000

17% higher than US avg

Home Value $500,000

77% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 9.1%

73% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,040

11% lower than US avg

Unemployment 14.2%

294% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 8.0%

35% lower than US avg

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

People

Population13,693

Median Age40.8 yrs

Density2,785/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

Median Income$88,000

Per Capita$48,840

Unemployment14.2%

Poverty8.0%

Commute26 min

Housing

Home Value$500,000

Rent$1,040

Ownership76.3%

Housing Units5,465

Rent Burden16.1%

Crime

C+

Property3,500/100K

Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)

Rain38.5 in/yr

Sunny Days235/yr

Elevation955 ft (291 m)

Education

Bachelor's+9.1%

High School+34.5%

Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Ingersoll a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ingersoll 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. Ingersoll has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ingersoll is $88,000, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 14.2%, unemployment is notably high. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ingersoll is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x 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

9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.5% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Ingersoll experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches, including 37.8 inches of snow.

Ingersoll has a population of 13,693 with a density of 2,785 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly White (94.5%), with 1.7% Black, 2.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.4% of residents.

Population

13,693

Total Population

2021 Census

2,785

People / sq mi

40.8yrs

Median Age

5% above US avg

4.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%

Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Ingersoll vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.4%

18% above US avg

Spanish 0.8%

94% below US avg

Other Languages 6.8%

Social Characteristics

Ingersoll vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ingersoll is $88,000, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,840 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $939, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 14.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 424 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 19.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ingersoll vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$88,000
	17% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$48,840
Avg Weekly Wage	$939

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	14.2%
	294% above US avg
Poverty Rate	8.0%
	35% below US avg
Establishments (County)	424

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	26.3 min
Drive Alone	87.8%
Public Transit	0.2%
Work from Home	19.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Ingersoll is $500,000, 77% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,040 (11% below the national average of $1,163). 76.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,465 total housing units in the city. 16.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$500,000
	77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,040
	11% below US avg
Rent Burden	16.1%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	76.3%
Owner-Occupied	76.3%
Renter-Occupied	23.7%
Housing Units	5,465

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, Ingersoll receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Ingersoll 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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Ingersoll experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 37.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	48.8°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	955 ft (291 m)
Area	4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density	2,785/sq mi
Coordinates	43.0334°N, 80.8830°W
Timezone	America/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"

1% above US avg

Snowfall 37.8"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.90"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Jan 26, 2001	8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio	M3.9	122 km
Jun 30, 2003	6 km NW of Perry, Ohio	M3.6	140 km
Aug 28, 2023	7 km SE of Madison, Ohio	M3.6	145 km
Oct 16, 1993	8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio	M3.6	149 km
Mar 15, 1992	15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio	M3.5	128 km
Jun 20, 2006	9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio	M3.5	136 km
Jun 3, 2001	3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio	M3.4	126 km
Jun 30, 2004	2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio	M3.3	140 km
Jul 1, 2013	5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio	M3.2	142 km
Mar 11, 2006	8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M3.1	146 km
Apr 25, 2010	2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio	M3.0	140 km
Feb 23, 1995	3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio	M2.9	129 km
Sep 22, 1999	16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M2.8	143 km
Mar 28, 2005	16 km NW of Virgil, Canada	M2.8	134 km
Apr 28, 2002	Ohio	M2.7	138 km
Feb 10, 2006	6 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M2.6	149 km
Jun 1, 2024	1 km E of Madison, Ohio	M2.6	141 km
Jan 5, 2024	3 km SE of Madison, Ohio	M2.6	143 km
Jun 10, 2010	8 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M2.6	149 km
Feb 14, 2009	4 km WSW of Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio	M2.6	133 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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	-	83 km
1952	LAKE HURON, MI	Avalanche	1.5 m	-	124 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	2.9 in
February	22°F (-6°C)	2.4 in	Coldest, Driest
March	31°F (-1°C)	2.8 in
April	43°F (6°C)	3.3 in
May	55°F (13°C)	3.4 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.4 in
July	69°F (21°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	3.4 in
September	60°F (15°C)	3.7 in
October	49°F (9°C)	3.3 in
November	38°F (3°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
December	27°F (-3°C)	3.4 in

Ingersoll has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73% below the national average of 33.7%. 34.5% have completed high school. 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 87.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	9.1%
	73% below US avg
High School+	34.5%
Graduate Degree+	2.0%

D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density	2,785/sq mi
Total Area	4.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	26.3 min
Drive Alone	87.8%
Public Transit	0.2%
Work from Home	19.8%

Schools in Ingersoll

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Royal Roads Public School	-	-	-	-
Laurie Hawkins Public School	-	-	-	-
St. Jude's School	-	-	-	-
Harrisfield Public School	-	-	-	-
Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute	-	-	-	-
Sterling School North - Mossley Campus	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Ingersoll

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
CHST-FM "Jack 102.3" London, ON	adult hits, classic rock	AAC+ 48 kbps
570 News Kitchener	local news	AAC+ 47 kbps
CKLO "Classic Rock 98.1 FM" London, ON	classic rock, rebranding	AAC+ 48 kbps
CBC Radio One - London, ON (MP3 stream)	features, news	MP3 128 kbps
CIXX 106.9 "The X" Fanshawe College, London, ON	campus radio, college radio	AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Laurier	alternative, college radio	MP3 128 kbps
New Country 93.3 (US)	country	MP3 64 kbps
CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream)	features, news	MP3 128 kbps
CHYM 96.7	pop	AAC+ 47 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
CHGK-FM 107.7 "2 Day FM" Stratford, ON	hot adult contemporary	AAC+ 57 kbps
CHPD 105.9 "De Brigj Radio" Aylmer, ON	community radio, mennonite	MP3 96 kbps
CKOT-FM 101.3 Giant FM classic rock	canada, classic rock	AAC+ 32 kbps
FAITH 99.9 CHJX	christian	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
New Country 96.3 FM (US)	-	AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Ingersoll

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum
Woodstock Museum

Libraries in Ingersoll

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Elgin County Library - Belmont		0.0
Elgin County Library - Springfield		0.0
Middlesex County Library - Dorchester		0.0
Oxford County Library - Brownsville		0.0
Oxford County Library - Burgessville		0.0
Oxford County Library - Embro		0.0
Oxford County Library - Harrington		0.0
Oxford County Library - Ingersoll		0.0
Oxford County Library - Innerkip		0.0
Oxford County Library - Mount Elgin		0.0
Oxford County Library - Thamesford		0.0
Oxford County Library - Tillsonburg		0.0
Woodstock Public Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Ingersoll

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Trails End Farmers Market

Hotels in Ingersoll

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comfort Inn & Suites Ingersoll

Elm Hurst Inn and Country Spa

Cafes in Ingersoll

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks

The Olde Bakery Cafe

Tim Hortons

Theatres in Ingersoll

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ingersoll Theatre

Train Stations in Ingersoll

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ingersoll

Gas Stations in Ingersoll

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canadian Tire

Esso

Mobil

Petro-Canada

Sylvite

Banks in Ingersoll

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO

CIBC

FirstOntario Credit Union

RBC Royal Bank

Gyms in Ingersoll

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Golf Courses in Ingersoll

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ingersoll Golf and Country Club

Breweries in Ingersoll

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Broken Rail Brewing
Ontario Craft Distribution

Airports Near Ingersoll

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Brantford Municipal Airport	-	Medium Airport
Centralia / James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome	YCE	Medium Airport
London International Airport	YXU	Medium Airport
Region of Waterloo International Airport	YKF	Medium Airport
St Thomas Municipal Airport	YQS	Medium Airport
Arthur (Peskett Field)	-	Small Airport
Arthur South Airport	-	Small Airport
Atwood / Coghlin Airport	-	Small Airport
Bellamy Airport	-	Small Airport
Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport	-	Small Airport
Brussels / Hemingway Field	-	Small Airport
Bushhawk Creek Airport	-	Small Airport
Cambridge / Reid's Field	-	Small Airport
Ceilidh Airport	-	Small Airport
Centralia (Essery Field) 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
Dutton 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
Guelph Airport	-	Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport	-	Small Airport
Holyoake Airfield	-	Small Airport
Innerkip Airport	-	Small Airport
Iona Station (Bobier Strip)	-	Small Airport
Juergensen Field	-	Small Airport
Listowel Airport	-	Small Airport
London (Pioneer Airpark)	-	Small Airport
London Soaring Society	-	Small Airport
Lubitz Field	-	Small Airport
Lucan Airport	-	Small Airport
Melbourne Airport	-	Small Airport
Nixon Airport	-	Small Airport
Papple Aviation Airport	-	Small Airport
Paterson Field	-	Small Airport
Rand Private Airfield	-	Small Airport
Rockton Airport	-	Small Airport
Rodney (New Glasgow) Airport	-	Small Airport
Roseville Field	-	Small Airport
Sargeant Private Airfield	-	Small Airport
Schroeder Field	-	Small Airport
Sexsmith (Exeter) Airport	-	Small Airport
Simcoe (Dennison Field) Airport	-	Small Airport
Skyview Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Ingersoll

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ingersoll

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Beachville Baptist Church
Crossroads Alliance Church
First Baptist Church
Folden United Church
Hi-Way Pentecostal Church
Ingersoll Christian Reformed Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Livingway Pentecostal Church
Putnam United Church
Sacred Heart Church
Saint James Anglican Church
Saint Paul's Presbyterian Church
The Salvation Army
Trinity United Church
West Oxford United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ingersoll

What is the population of Ingersoll?

Ingersoll has a population of 13,693 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 2,785 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.8 years. The population is 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

Is Ingersoll expensive to live in?

The median household income is $88,000, 17% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $500,000 (77% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Ingersoll safe?

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

What is the weather like in Ingersoll?

Ingersoll has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches, with 37.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Ingersoll?

The job market in Ingersoll faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $939. There are 424 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 19.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Ingersoll?

The median home value in Ingersoll is $500,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,040. The homeownership rate is 76.3%.

How are the schools in Ingersoll?

9.1% of adults in Ingersoll hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.5% have completed high school. 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Ingersoll?

The average commute in Ingersoll is 26 minutes. 87.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 19.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Ingersoll?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ingersoll is 94.5% White, 1.7% Black or African American, 2.4% Asian. 92.4% of residents speak only English at home.

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Economy 6/13

Housing 6/17

Health 0/26

Crime & Safety 4/12

Climate & Environment 7/19

Community 7/14

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Historical Trends 0/3

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

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Ingersoll vs U.S. Average

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Earthquake History

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