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Listowel, ON
Ontario · Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metro
Listowel is a small city in Ontario with a population of 7,530. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Listowel Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Listowel a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Listowel receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Listowel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Listowel is $82,573, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Listowel is $461,770, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x 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
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Listowel experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches, including 61.7 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Listowel vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Listowel vs U.S. Average
Income: Listowel vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $82,573 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,716 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $918 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 233 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $461,770 |
| 64% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,012 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 3,012 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Listowel vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
Property Crime
| Total Property | 3,500.0/100K |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 483.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,503.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 504.8/100K |
Traffic Safety
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Area | 258.2 sq mi (668.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7334°N, 80.9497°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 141 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 137 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 19°F (-8°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in |
Listowel has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (2.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Total Area | 258.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
Schools in Listowel
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listowel Eastdale Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Listowel Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| North Perth Westfield Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Listowel District Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Listowel Christian School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Listowel
18 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 | |
| CKNX-AM 920 Wingham, ON | commercial, country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Laurier | alternative, college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo DI | community alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CIWN 88.7 "The River" Mount Forest, ON | community radio | MP3 | |
| CKNX-FM 101.7 "The One" Wingham, ON | commercial, hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (AAC Stream) | classic hits, new format rebranding | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (MP3 Stream) | classic hits, new format rebranding | MP3 96 kbps | |
| CHYM 96.7 | pop | AAC+ 47 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 | |
| CHGK-FM 107.7 "2 Day FM" Stratford, ON | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 57 kbps |
Libraries in Listowel
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huron County Library - Howick Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| North Perth Public Library - Atwood Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| North Perth Public Library - Listowel Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| North Perth Public Library - Monkton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Perth East Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - Linwood Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Clifford Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Harriston Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Mount Forest Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Palmerston Branch | 0.0 |
Cafes in Listowel
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Listowel
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Listowel
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Listowel
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Listowel
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Listowel
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Listowel
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Valley Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Listowel
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brantford Municipal Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Centralia / James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome | YCE | Medium Airport |
| Kincardine Municipal Airport | YKD | Medium Airport |
| London International Airport | YXU | Medium Airport |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport | YKF | Medium Airport |
| Arthur (Metz Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Arthur (Peskett Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Arthur South Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Atwood / Coghlin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bellamy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Belwood (Baird Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Belwood (Ellen Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Belwood (Wright Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Blacks Lake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Briggs Field | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels / Hemingway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cambridge / Reid's Field | - | Small Airport |
| Centralia (Essery Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chapeskie Field Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cherry Hill Field | - | Small Airport |
| Conestogo / Largo Woods Field | - | Small Airport |
| Conn Field | - | Small Airport |
| Damascus Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dundalk (Tripp Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Dungannon Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Elmira (East) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elmira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ethel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Farrow's Field | - | Small Airport |
| Fergus (Royland Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Flesherton (Smithorrs Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Fordwich Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Glendale 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 |
| Hanover / Saugeen Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Harkes Field | - | Small Airport |
| Harydale Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Heid Field | - | Small Airport |
| Holyoake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Innerkip Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Juergensen Field | - | Small Airport |
| Listowel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| London (Pioneer Airpark) | - | Small Airport |
| London Soaring Society | - | Small Airport |
| Lubitz Field | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Listowel
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Listowel
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethel Christian Reformed Church | |
| Calvary United Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Knox Presbyterian Church | |
| Listowel Community Church | |
| Listowel Mennonite Church | |
| Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church | |
| Saint Paul's Lutheran Church | |
| The Salvation Army | |
| Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church | |
| Trinity United Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Listowel
What is the population of Listowel?
Listowel has a population of 7,530 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 258.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is Listowel expensive to live in?
The median household income is $82,573, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $461,770 (64% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Listowel safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Listowel receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Listowel?
Listowel has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches, with 61.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Listowel?
The unemployment rate in Listowel is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 233 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 23.8% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Listowel?
The median home value in Listowel is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Listowel?
32.9% of adults in Listowel hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Listowel?
The average commute in Listowel is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of Listowel?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Listowel is 94.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3.1% Asian. 82% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.1% speak Spanish.