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Lakeshore Village, ON

Ontario · Guelph Metro

Lakeshore Village is a mid-size city in Ontario with a population of 40,410. Residents earn $114,000 per year, which is 52% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
40,410 Population 198/sq mi density
$114,000 Median Income $59,700 per capita
$576,000 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 11.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 238 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$114,000 median income, 13.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$576,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $114,000
52% higher than US avg
Home Value $576,000
104% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.9%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.2%
267% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

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

People

Population40,410
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

B+
Median Income$114,000
Per Capita$59,700
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty4.7%
Commute25 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$576,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership91.5%
Housing Units14,390
Rent Burden11.3%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain34.4 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+30.4%
Graduate+5.2%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Lakeshore Village a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lakeshore Village 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, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Lakeshore Village offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lakeshore Village is $114,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 52% above $75,149. This places Lakeshore Village among higher-income communities. At 13.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lakeshore Village is $576,000, making it a premium housing market at 104% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x 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

15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Lakeshore Village 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 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches, including 53.2 inches of snow.

Lakeshore Village has a population of 40,410 with a density of 198 people per square mile, spread across 204.3 square miles. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.5% female and 50.5% male. The city is predominantly White (89%), with 1.4% Black, 6.4% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 79.5% of residents.

Population

40,410
Total Population
198
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
204.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Lakeshore Village vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 79.5%
1% above US avg
Spanish 4.9%
63% below US avg
Other Languages 15.6%

Social Characteristics

Lakeshore Village vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lakeshore Village is $114,000, which is 52% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,700 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,148, 20% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 13.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,253 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 23.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lakeshore Village vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$114,000
52% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,700
Avg Weekly Wage$1,148

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.2%
267% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,253

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.7 min
Drive Alone92.4%
Public Transit0.1%
Work from Home23.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Lakeshore Village is $576,000, 104% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below the national average of $1,163). 91.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 14,390 total housing units in the city. 11.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$576,000
104% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden11.3%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership91.5%
Owner-Occupied91.5%
Renter-Occupied8.5%
Housing Units14,390

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, Lakeshore Village receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Lakeshore Village 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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Lakeshore Village 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 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. The area receives 53.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)
Area204.3 sq mi (529.0 km²)
Population Density198/sq mi
Coordinates43.4883°N, 80.5511°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.4"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 53.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 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 M3.8 128 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 122 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 132 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 150 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 145 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 104 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 91 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 - 138 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

Lakeshore Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°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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15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53% below the national average of 33.7%. 30.4% have completed high school. 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 92.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.9%
53% below US avg
High School+30.4%
Graduate Degree+5.2%
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density198/sq mi
Total Area204.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.7 min
Drive Alone92.4%
Public Transit0.1%
Work from Home23.2%

Schools in Lakeshore Village

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Beechwood Brainery - - - -
Sir Edgar Bauer Catholic Elementary School - - - -
Cedarbrae Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lakeshore Village

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
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
CIWN 88.7 "The River" Mount Forest, ON community radio MP3
CKOT-FM 101.3 Giant FM classic rock canada, classic rock AAC+ 32 kbps
CIDC-FM "Z-103.5" Orangeville, ON rhythmic contemporary hits AAC+ 47 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 Lakeshore Village

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brubacher House
Brubacher House
Castle Kilbride
City of Waterloo Museum
City of Waterloo Museum
Doon Heritage Village
Doon Heritage Village
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
St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway
The Gallery
The Gallery
TheMuseum
TheMuseum
Waterloo Central Railway Resoration Shop
Wellington County Museum and Archives
Wilmot Heritage Fire Brigades Museum

Libraries in Lakeshore Village

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
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
Dana Porter Library0.0
Davis Centre Library0.0
Davis Centre Library0.0
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 - 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
Region Of Waterloo Library - Wellesley 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 - Aboyne Branch0.0
Wellington County Library - Elora Branch0.0
Wellington County Library - Fergus Branch0.0
Wellington County Library, Marden Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Lakeshore Village

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

Cafes in Lakeshore Village

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Dentists in Lakeshore Village

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Stephen Morrison Dentist
Iris Dentistry
Smile Town
TechTown Dentistry

Train Stations in Lakeshore Village

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Northfield
Research and Technology
Waterloo

Gas Stations in Lakeshore Village

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petro-Canada

Banks in Lakeshore Village

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO
RBC Royal Bank
TD

Gyms in Lakeshore Village

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crunch Fitness

Breweries in Lakeshore Village

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Block Three Brewing Company
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 Lakeshore Village

TeamLeagueDivision
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium

Ski Resorts Near Lakeshore Village

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 Lakeshore Village

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
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
Briggs Field-Small Airport
Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport-Small Airport
Brussels / Hemingway 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
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
Harkes Field-Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Lakeshore Village

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CBI Health Group

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lakeshore Village

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Waterloo Christian Reformed Church
Waterloo Church of Christ

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lakeshore Village

What is the population of Lakeshore Village?

Lakeshore Village has a population of 40,410 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 198 people per square mile, spread across 204.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.5% female and 50.5% male.

Is Lakeshore Village expensive to live in?

The median household income is $114,000, 52% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $576,000 (104% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Lakeshore Village safe?

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

What is the weather like in Lakeshore Village?

Lakeshore Village 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 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 34.4 inches, with 53.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Lakeshore Village?

The job market in Lakeshore Village faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,148. There are 1,253 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 23.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lakeshore Village?

The median home value in Lakeshore Village is $576,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,000. The homeownership rate is 91.5%.

How are the schools in Lakeshore Village?

15.9% of adults in Lakeshore Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.4% have completed high school. 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Lakeshore Village?

The average commute in Lakeshore Village is 25 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 92.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lakeshore Village?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeshore Village is 89% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.4% Asian. 79.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.9% speak Spanish.

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