Leamington, ON

Ontario

Leamington is a small city in Ontario with a population of 29,680. Residents earn $79,000 per year, which is 5% above the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
29,680 Population 294/sq mi density
$79,000 Median Income $44,960 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$1,060 Median Rent 18.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$79,000 median income, 10.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $1,060/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $79,000
5% higher than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.2%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,060
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.2%
183% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.1%
10% lower than US avg

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

People

Population29,680
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density294/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 80%

Economy

B
Median Income$79,000
Per Capita$44,960
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty11.1%
Commute20 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,060
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units10,545
Rent Burden18.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain34.2 in/yr
Elevation614 ft (187 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+31.9%
Graduate+2.0%

Community

Commute20 min

Is Leamington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Leamington receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Leamington has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Leamington is $79,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.2%, unemployment is notably high. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Leamington is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,060 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.9% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Leamington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches, including 24.4 inches of snow.

Leamington has a population of 29,680 with a density of 294 people per square mile. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.8%), with 7.4% Hispanic, 2.8% Black, 4.7% Asian.

Population

29,680
Total Population
2021 Census
294
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
100.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Leamington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only61.5%
22% below US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg
Other Languages37.4%

Social Characteristics

Leamington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Leamington is $79,000, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Leamington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,000
5% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.1%
10% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.1 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home11.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Leamington is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,060 (9% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,060
9% below US avg
Rent Burden18.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.3%
Renter-Occupied30.8%
Housing Units10,545

Property Tax

Leamington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.2 inches.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.2 inches
10% below US avg
Snowfall24.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area100.9 sq mi (261.3 km²)
Population Density294/sq mi
Coordinates42.0501°N, 82.5998°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.2%
79% below US avg
High School+31.9%
Graduate Degree+2.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density294/sq mi
Total Area100.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.1 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home11.4%

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