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Kitchener, ON

Ontario · Guelph Metro

Kitchener is a large city in Ontario with a population of 256,885. Residents earn $87,000 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
256,885 Population 4,863/sq mi density
$87,000 Median Income $49,080 per capita
$680,000 Home Value
$1,300 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 237 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$87,000 median income, 11.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$680,000 home value, $1,300/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $87,000
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $680,000
141% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.5%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,300
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.0%
206% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.9%
20% lower than US avg

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

People

Population256,885
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density4,863/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 68%

Economy

B
Median Income$87,000
Per Capita$49,080
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty9.9%
Commute25 min

Housing

C
Home Value$680,000
Rent$1,300
Ownership59.7%
Housing Units99,810
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

C+
Property66/100K
Burglary9/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation1,106 ft (337 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+27.8%
Graduate+7.5%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Kitchener a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kitchener receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Kitchener has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kitchener is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 11.0%, unemployment is notably high. 9.9% 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 Kitchener is $680,000, making it a premium housing market at 141% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,300 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 66 per 100,000, 97% below the national average.

Education

18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kitchener experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches, including 52.1 inches of snow.

Kitchener has a population of 256,885 with a density of 4,863 people per square mile, spread across 52.8 square miles. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (68.3%), with 3.1% Hispanic, 6.9% Black, 16.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 65.6% of residents.

Population

256,885
Total Population
2021 Census
4,863
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
52.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Kitchener vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 65.6%
16% below US avg
Spanish 1.0%
92% below US avg
Other Languages 33.4%

Social Characteristics

Kitchener vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kitchener is $87,000, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,080 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $944, 34% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 11.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 313 business establishments, including 157 restaurants. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 37.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Kitchener vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,000
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,080
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.0%
206% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.9%
20% below US avg
Establishments (County)313

Business (County)

Restaurants157
Healthcare36
Retail30

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Drive Alone80.4%
Public Transit5.7%
Work from Home37.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Kitchener is $680,000, 141% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,300 (12% above the national average of $1,163). 59.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 99,810 total housing units in the city. 23.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$680,000
141% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,300
12% above US avg
Rent Burden23.3%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership59.7%
Owner-Occupied59.7%
Renter-Occupied40.3%
Housing Units99,810

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 66 per 100,000, 97% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 47, burglary at 9, vehicle theft at 10 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Kitchener receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Kitchener vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property65.8/100K
97% below US avg
Burglary9.1/100K
Theft47.1/100K
Vehicle Theft9.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
View full crime details →
Kitchener experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°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 33.1 inches. The area receives 52.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,106 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,106 ft (337 m)
Area52.8 sq mi (136.8 km²)
Population Density4,863/sq mi
Coordinates43.4254°N, 80.5112°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 52.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 8, 2018.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 126 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 121 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 131 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 144 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 138 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 100 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 149 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 87 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 - 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.7 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 2.9 in

Kitchener has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").

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18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45% below the national average of 33.7%. 27.8% have completed high school. 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 36 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 80.4% of workers drive alone to work, while 5.7% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.5%
45% below US avg
High School+27.8%
Graduate Degree+7.5%
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density4,863/sq mi
Total Area52.8 sq mi

Services

Healthcare Facilities36
Restaurants157
Retail Stores30

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Drive Alone80.4%
Public Transit5.7%
Work from Home37.8%

Colleges & Universities in Kitchener

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Conestoga College - Doon Campus - - - - -
Conestoga College - Downtown Campus - - - - -
Conestoga College - Guelph Campus - - - - -
Conestoga College - John W. Tibbits Campus - - - - -
Conestoga College - Kitchener Downtown - - - - -
Emmanuel Bible College - - - - -
Gina's College - - - - -
GLOW College - Waterloo TriCity Campus - - - - -
Heritage College & Seminary - - - - -
Herzing Cambridge Skilled Trades - - - - -
Summit College - - - - -
University of Guelph - - - - -
University of Waterloo - - - - -
Wilfrid Laurier University - - - - -
Wilfrid Laurier University - Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work - - - - -
Wilfrid Laurier Universty - Northdale Campus - - - - -

Schools in Kitchener

102+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. Paul Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Southridge Public School - - - -
Beechwood Brainery - - - -
Victus Academy - - - -
Centennial Public School - - - -
King Edward Public School - - - -
École secondaire David Saint-Jacques - - - -
Empire Public School - - - -
Winston Churchill Public School - - - -
Sir Edgar Bauer Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Cedarbrae Public School - - - -
Suddaby Public School - - - -
Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute - - - -
Courtland Avenue Public School - - - -
Sheppard Public School - - - -
MacGregor Public School - - - -
St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Bluevale Collegiate Institute - - - -
Rockway Public School - - - -
Sandowne Public School - - - -
St. John Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Westmount Public School - - - -
Hillside Public School - - - -
St. Louis Education Centre - Main Campus - - - -
Forest Heights Collegiate Institute - - - -
St. Paul Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Forest Hill Public School - - - -
Monsignor Haller Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Laurentian Public School - - - -
Laurentian Hills Christian School - - - -
Trillium Public School - - - -
Howard Robertson Public School - - - -
Crestview Public School - - - -
Stanley Park Public School - - - -
Smithson Public School - - - -
Kitchener–Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School - - - -
Franklin Public School - - - -
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Mackenzie King Public School - - - -
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Keatsway Public School - - - -
Resurrection Catholic Secondary School - - - -
Sunnyside Public School - - - -
St. Aloysius Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Country Hills Public School - - - -
Queen Elizabeth Public School - - - -
St. Mark Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Westheights Public School - - - -
Meadowlane Public School - - - -
W.T. Townshend Public School - - - -
John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School - - - -
St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School - - - -
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Pioneer Park Public School - - - -
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary School - - - -
École élémentaire catholique Cardinal-Léger - - - -
Huron Heights Secondary School - - - -
Driftwood Park Public School - - - -
Glencairn Public School - - - -
Elizabeth Ziegler Public School - - - -
Lincoln Heights Public School - - - -
St. David Catholic Secondary School - - - -
Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Wilson Avenue Public School - - - -
Margaret Avenue Public School - - - -
St. Timothy Catholic Elementary School - - - -
École élémentaire L'Harmonie - - - -
John Darling Public School - - - -
Southridge Public School - - - -
H. L. McQuarrie Memorial School (Closed) - - - -
Lester B. Pearson Public School - - - -
Westvale Public School - - - -
Kitchener-Waterloo Bilingual School - - - -
Eastwood Collegiate Institute - - - -
Mary Johnston Public School - - - -
Laurelwood Public School - - - -
N.A. MacEachern Public School - - - -
Grand River Collegiate Institute - - - -
St. Anne Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Maple Grove School - - - -
St. Dominic Savio Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Sandhills Public School - - - -
St. Mary's High School - - - -
Queensmount Public School - - - -
St. Louis Education Centre - St. Francis Campus - - - -
St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School - - - -
St. Daniel Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Alpine Public School - - - -
Sunshine Montessori School - - - -
Brigadoon Public School - - - -
Williamsburg Public School - - - -
Northlake Woods Public School - - - -
Laurel Heights Secondary School - - - -
Abraham Erb Public School - - - -
St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Bridgeport Public School - - - -
St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Prueter Public School - - - -
Rockway Mennonite Collegiate - - - -
Edna Staebler Public School - - - -
J.F. Carmichael Public School - - - -
Lexington Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kitchener

20 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
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
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

Museums in Kitchener

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brubacher House
Brubacher House
Castle Kilbride
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
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
Paris Museum & Historical Society
St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway
The Gallery
The Gallery
TheMuseum
TheMuseum
Waterloo Central Railway Resoration Shop
Wilmot Heritage Fire Brigades Museum

Libraries in Kitchener

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cambridge Public Library - Clemens Mill0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Hespeler0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Old Post Office0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Preston0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Queen's Square0.0
County of Brant Public Library - Glen Morris Branch0.0
County of Brant Public Library - Paris Branch0.0
Dana Porter Library0.0
Davis Centre Library0.0
Davis Centre Library0.0
Guelph Public Library - West End Branch0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Country Hills0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Country Hills0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Forest Heights0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Grand River Stanley Park0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Grand River Stanley Park0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Main0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Pioneer Park0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Pioneer Park0.0
Laurier Library0.0
Lusi Wong Library0.0
Lusi Wong Library0.0
Mini Library0.0
Oxford County Library - Innerkip0.0
Oxford County Library - Plattsville0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Ayr Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Baden Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Bloomingdale Branch0.0
Region of Waterloo Library - Breslau Branch0.0
Region of Waterloo Library - Breslau Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Elmira Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Linwood Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - New Dundee Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - New Dundee Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - New Hamburg Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - St. Clements Branch0.0
Region of Waterloo Library - St. Jacobs Branch0.0
Southwest Community Library0.0
St. Jerome's Library0.0
St. Jerome's Library0.0
Waterloo Public Library - Eastside Branch0.0
Waterloo Public Library - John M. Harper Branch0.0
Waterloo Public Library - John M. Harper Branch0.0
Waterloo Public Library - Main0.0
Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch0.0
Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch0.0
Wellington County Library, Marden Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Kitchener

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kitchener Market
Martin's Maple Syrup
Rolling Acres
St. Jacobs Farmers' Market
The Gem Marketplace

Clinics in Kitchener

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greenbrook Family Medical Centre

Dentists in Kitchener

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Greenbrook Dentistry

Banks in Kitchener

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RBC Royal Bank
Your Neighbourhood Credit Union

Breweries in Kitchener

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Block Three Brewing Company
Fixed Gear Brewing
Fixed Gear Brewing Co.
Peel Street Beverage Company
Red Circle Brewing
Red Circle Brewing
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 Kitchener

TeamLeagueDivision
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium

Ski Resorts Near Kitchener

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 Kitchener

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
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
Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport-Small Airport
Brussels / Hemingway 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
Ceilidh Airport-Small Airport
Chapeskie Field Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Hill Field-Small Airport
Conestogo / Largo Woods Field-Small Airport
Conn Field-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
Ethel 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

Post Offices in Kitchener

25 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post
Canada Post
Canada Post
Canada Post
Canada Post
Canada Post
Canada Post
Canada Post
Canada Post
Canada Post
Canada Post
Frederick Street
Live Switchboard
Maple Convenience
Petersburg Post Office
Purolator
Ted's Smokes (Canada Post) Passport Photos Studio & Copy Print Fax Shredding Services
The UPS Store
The UPS Store
The UPS Store
The UPS Store
The UPS Store
The UPS Store
The UPS Store
Westmount Post Office

Treatment Centers in Kitchener

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CBI Health Group

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kitchener

103 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints' Anglican Church
Apostolic Faith Church
Benton Street Baptist Church
Bethany Evangelical Missionary Church
Bethel Chapel
Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church
Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Breslau Evangelical Missionary Church
Bridgeport United Church
Calvary United Church
Calvin Presbyterian Church
Chapel of St. Bede
Chin Christian Church
Christian Science Church
Church of God Ministry of Jesus
Church of the Holy Saviour
Community of Christ
Community of Christ
Conrad Grebel University College Chapel
Country Hills Evangelical Missionary Church
Country Hills Evangelical Missionary Church
Eastwood Christian Fellowship
Emmanuel United Church
Erb Street Mennonite
Faith Evangelical Missionary Church
Faith Lutheran Church
First Baptist Church
First Mennonite Church
First United Church
Forest Hill United Church
Forward Church
Glen Acres Baptist Church
Grace Lutheran Church
Grace Mennonite Brethren Church
Grandview Baptist Church
Highland Baptist Church
Historic Saint Paul's Lutheran Church
Holy Cross
Holy Family Church (Croatian)
Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church
Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church
Hope Lutheran Church
Immanuel Penecostal
International Gospel Centre
K-W Vietnamese Alliance Church
Kitchener Gospel Temple
Kitchener Mennonite Brethren Church
Kitchener Walterloo Dream Korean Methodist Church
Knox Presbyterian Church
La Paz De Cristo
Lincoln Heights
Lincoln Road Chapel
Martin Luther Church
Martin Luther University College
Mount Zion
New Apostolic Church
Northside Community Church
Notre Dame Chapel
Our Lady of Fatima
Our Lady of Lourdes
Parkminster United Church
Pioneer Park Church of God
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Reformation Lutheran Church
Resolute Church
Sacred Heart Church
Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Church
Saint Agnes Catholic Church
Saint Aloysius
Saint Andrew's Memorial Anglican Church
Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Saint Anne's Church
Saint Anthony Daniel
Saint Francis of Assisi Church
Saint James' - Rosemount United Church
Saint John the Evangelist
Saint John's Catholic Church
Saint John's Lutheran Church
Saint Joseph's Church
Saint Luke's Evaneglical Lutheran Church
Saint Mary Eritrean Orthodox Agazian Church
Saint Mary Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows
Saint Mary's Coptic Orthodox
Saint Matthew Lutheran Church
Saint Michael's Catholic Church
Saint Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Church
Saint Stephen Lutheran Church
Saint Teresa's Catholic Church
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Simply Church at Saint Paul's
Stanley Park Baptist Church
Stanley Park Community Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Ukrainian Catholic Church
United Mennonite Church
Waterloo Christian Reformed Church
Waterloo Mennonite Brethren Church
Waterloo North Mennonite Church
Westheights Community Church
Westminster United Church
World Outreach Ministries
Zion United / Rockway Mennonite

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kitchener

What is the population of Kitchener?

Kitchener has a population of 256,885 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 4,863 people per square mile, spread across 52.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.2 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Kitchener expensive to live in?

The median household income is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $680,000 (141% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,300 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Kitchener safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 66 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Kitchener receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Kitchener?

Kitchener has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 33.1 inches, with 52.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kitchener?

The job market in Kitchener faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $944. There are 313 business establishments in the area, including 157 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 37.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Kitchener?

The median home value in Kitchener is $680,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,300. The homeownership rate is 59.7%.

How are the schools in Kitchener?

18.5% of adults in Kitchener hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.8% have completed high school. 7.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Kitchener?

The average commute in Kitchener is 25 minutes. 80.4% of workers drive alone to work, 5.7% use public transit, and 37.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Kitchener?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Kitchener is 68.3% White, 6.9% Black or African American, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian. 65.6% of residents speak only English at home.

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