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Kitchener, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

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

Kitchener, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,000
16% above
$49,080 per capita
Home Value
$680,000
141% above
Median Rent
$1,300/mo
12% above
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
45% below
27.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
206% above
9.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
237 sunny days/yr

How Kitchener Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kitchener's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
116%
Home Value
241%
Rent
112%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
306%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kitchener a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kitchener residents earn a median household income of $87,000 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,080. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 313 business establishments, including 157 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kitchener is $680,000 , 141% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,300/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

18.5% of adults in Kitchener hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 27.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Kitchener has 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. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

B
Median Income$87,000
Per Capita$49,080
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty9.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$944

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
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation1,106 ft

Education

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

Community

Commute25 min

Did You Know?

37.8% work from home.
There are 157 restaurants in the area.