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Leamington, ON

Ontario · Windsor Metro

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.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /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 260 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
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
Ownership69.3%
Housing Units10,545
Rent Burden18.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain34.2 in/yr
Sunny Days260/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 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. 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.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

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. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. 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, spread across 100.9 square miles. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.6% female and 50.4% male. The city is predominantly White (79.8%), with 7.4% Hispanic, 2.8% Black, 4.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 61.5% of residents.

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 Only 61.5%
22% below US avg
Spanish 1.1%
92% below US avg
Other Languages 37.4%

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. Per capita income is $44,960 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $865, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 920 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 11.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Leamington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,000
5% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,960
Avg Weekly Wage$865

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.1%
10% below US avg
Establishments (County)920

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 median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,060 (9% below the national average of $1,163). 69.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 10,545 total housing units in the city. 18.7% 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$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

Homeownership69.3%
Owner-Occupied69.3%
Renter-Occupied30.8%
Housing Units10,545

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, Leamington receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Leamington 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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Leamington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 24.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 614 feet.

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)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation614 ft (187 m)
Area100.9 sq mi (261.3 km²)
Population Density294/sq mi
Coordinates42.0501°N, 82.5998°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 24.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 103 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 149 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 133 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 139 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 137 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 119 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 116 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 113 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 35 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 111 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 129 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 112 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 104 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 105 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 18 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 121 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 129 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 148 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 45 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 96 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 - 135 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Driest
February 26°F (-4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Leamington has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (2.2").

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7.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 79% below the national average of 33.7%. 31.9% have completed high school. 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 79.5% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.3% use public transit.

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)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density294/sq mi
Total Area100.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

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

Schools in Leamington

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gore Hill Public School - - - -
Mount Carmel Blytheswood Public School - - - -
East Mersea Public School - - - -
Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School - - - -
Margaret D. Bennie Public School - - - -
École élémentaire catholique Saint-Michel - - - -
Queen Elizabeth Public School - - - -
South Shore Christian School - - - -
St. Louis Catholic School - - - -
Leamington District Secondary School - - - -
UMEI Christian High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Leamington

26 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CINA-FM 102.3 (Radio CINA Arabic Hits Stream) Windsor, ON arabic hits, arabic music AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Nightingale Ragtime (US) 1920s, ragtime MP3 128 kbps
CKLW "AM 800" Windsor, ON bell media, news talk AAC+ 40 kbps
Radio Cobra Detroit (US) - AAC 64 kbps
Deep Space Radio (US) techno MP3 128 kbps
WDET 101.9 FM Detroit Public Radio (US) music, news AAC+ 128 kbps
WKNRkeener13 (US) 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
CFRZ-FM 98.3 Walpole Island First Nation, ON community radio, indigenous radio MP3 128 kbps
106.7 WLLZ (US) rock AAC
910am Detroit's News Talk Superstation (US) - AAC 195 kbps
Cina radio music AAC+ 32 kbps
Channel 955 (US) pop, top 40 AAC
96.3 WDVD (US) adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
A Tribal Smile (US) - MP3 128 kbps
105.1 The Bounce (US) hip hop AAC+ 64 kbps
CBC Radio One - Windsor, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nightingale Dieselpunk (US) - MP3 128 kbps
DTX Jamz (US) throwback MP3
Music Radio LSQ (US) easy listening, relaxing MP3
97.9 WJLB (US) urban contemporary AAC
Radio Nightingale Reverie (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première Windsor, ON radio publique AAC 48 kbps
Radio Nightingale Volksmusik (US) - MP3 128 kbps
313.fm (US) - MP3
Scanner (US) - MP3 16 kbps
CINA-FM 102.3 "Radio CINA" Windsor, ON multicultural AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Leamington

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village
Essex and Community Historical Research Society
Essex Kent Mennonite Historical Society
Fox Creek Conservation Centre
Jack Miner Museum
Kingsville Historical Park

Libraries in Leamington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Chatham-Kent Public Library - Wheatley Branch0.0
Essex and Community Historical Research Society0.0
Essex County Library - Cottam Branch0.0
Essex County Library, Kingsville Branch0.0
Lakeshore Library Branch0.0

Hotels in Leamington

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Plus
Days Inn
Quality Inn
Seacliffe Inn

Cafes in Leamington

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Theatres in Leamington

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Seacliff Park Amphitheatre

Monuments in Leamington

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

42
Historical Leamington Streetlamp
National park directions

Clinics in Leamington

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #205705169

Dentists in Leamington

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GD Dentistry
Monarch Dental
Shreve Denture Clinic

Gas Stations in Leamington

19 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
Amco
CA #525710796
CA #525710802
Caldwell Gas & Variety
Canadian Tire
Circle K
Cross Roads
Esso
Esso
Johnny's Gas
Mike's Gas Variety
Petro-Canada
Shell
Shell
Son Shine Variety
Superstore
UPI Energy
XTR

Banks in Leamington

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO
Kindred Credit Union
Scotiabank
TD
WFCU

Shopping Malls in Leamington

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Leamington Mall

Golf Courses in Leamington

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Erie Shores Golf Club
Talbot Trail Golf Club
Tilbury Golf Course

Airports Near Leamington

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coleman A. Young Municipal AirportDETMedium Airport
Erie-Ottawa International Airport-Medium Airport
Selfridge Air National Guard Base AirportMTCMedium Airport
Windsor International AirportYQGMedium Airport
Bea-D Airport-Small Airport
Belle River Field-Small Airport
Boggy Bottoms Airport-Small Airport
Carls Airport-Small Airport
Carnie Airfield-Small Airport
Carroll's Airport-Small Airport
Chatham Kent AirportXCMSmall Airport
Chippewa Field-Small Airport
Columbia Airport-Small Airport
Colvin Airport-Small Airport
Cottam Airport-Small Airport
David's Landing Airport-Small Airport
Elyria Airport-Small Airport
Essex Airport-Small Airport
Essex/Billing Airstrip-Small Airport
Fremont Airport-Small Airport
Galloway Airport-Small Airport
Gibbs Field-Small Airport
Grosse Ile Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Haar Airport-Small Airport
Harrow Airport-Small Airport
Harsens Island Airport-Small Airport
Hinde Airport-Small Airport
Jenkins Airport-Small Airport
Kelleys Island Land Field-Small Airport
Kunstman Airport-Small Airport
Leamington Airport-Small Airport
Lorain County Regional Airport-Small Airport
Marine City Airport-Small Airport
Mather Field-Small Airport
Merlin Airport-Small Airport
Middle Bass Island Airport-Small Airport
Middle Bass-East Point Airport-Small Airport
Mills Field-Small Airport
Newport Meadows Airport-Small Airport
Newport Woods Airport-Small Airport
North Bass Island Airport-Small Airport
Oakland Troy Airport-Small Airport
Pelee Island Airport-Small Airport
Put In Bay Airport-Small Airport
Rattlesnake Island Airport-Small Airport
Ray Community Airport-Small Airport
Romeo State Airport-Small Airport
Ruscom Station Field-Small Airport
Stoney Point (Le Cunff) Airport-Small Airport
Toussaint Airpark-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Leamington

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bergthaler Mennonite Church of Leamington
Faith Mennonite Church
Hillman Untied Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Knox
LakePoint Family Church
Leamington Evangelical Mennonite Church
Leamington Seventh Day Adventist Community Church
Leamington United Church
Meadow Brook Church
New Reinland Mennonite Church
North Leamington United Mennonite Church
Olinda-Ruthven United Church
Saint Pauls Lutheran Church
South Point Community Church
St. Anthony's Parish
St. Michael's Parish

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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leamington

What is the population of Leamington?

Leamington has a population of 29,680 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 294 people per square mile, spread across 100.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.6% female and 50.4% male.

Is Leamington expensive to live in?

The median household income is $79,000, 5% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $400,000 (42% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,060 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Leamington safe?

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

What is the weather like in Leamington?

Leamington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches, with 24.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Leamington?

The job market in Leamington faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $865. There are 920 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 11.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Leamington?

The median home value in Leamington is $400,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,060. The homeownership rate is 69.3%.

How are the schools in Leamington?

7.2% of adults in Leamington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.9% have completed high school. 2.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Leamington?

The average commute in Leamington is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.5% of workers drive alone to work, 2.3% use public transit, and 11.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Leamington?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Leamington is 79.8% White, 2.8% Black or African American, 7.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% Asian. 61.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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