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Mapleton, ON

Ontario · Guelph Metro

Mapleton is a small city in Ontario with a population of 10,839. Residents earn $109,000 per year, which is 45% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,839 Population 52/sq mi density
$109,000 Median Income $49,680 per capita
$695,000 Home Value
$1,070 Median Rent 13.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 238 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$109,000 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$695,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $109,000
45% higher than US avg
Home Value $695,000
147% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.9%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,070
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.3%
25% lower than US avg

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

People

Population10,839
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,000
Per Capita$49,680
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty9.3%
Commute27 min

Housing

B
Home Value$695,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership86.3%
Housing Units3,245
Rent Burden13.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation1,365 ft (416 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+25.0%
Graduate+2.2%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Mapleton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mapleton receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Mapleton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mapleton is $109,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 45% above $75,149. This places Mapleton among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.3% 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 Mapleton is $695,000, making it a premium housing market at 147% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x 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

7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Mapleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches, including 49.5 inches of snow.

Mapleton has a population of 10,839 with a density of 52 people per square mile, spread across 206.8 square miles. The median age is 32.0 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.5% female and 50.5% male. The city is predominantly White (98.3%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 72% of residents.

Population

10,839
Total Population
52
People / sq mi
32.0yrs
Median Age
18% below US avg
206.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Mapleton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 72.0%
8% below US avg
Spanish 0.3%
98% below US avg
Other Languages 27.7%

Social Characteristics

Mapleton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mapleton is $109,000, which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,680 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $955, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 336 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 45.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Mapleton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$109,000
45% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,680
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.3%
25% below US avg
Establishments (County)336

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home45.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Mapleton is $695,000, 147% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 86.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,245 total housing units in the city. 13.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$695,000
147% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below US avg
Rent Burden13.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.3%
Owner-Occupied86.3%
Renter-Occupied13.7%
Housing Units3,245

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, Mapleton receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Mapleton 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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Mapleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°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 37.1 inches. The area receives 49.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,365 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,365 ft (416 m)
Area206.8 sq mi (535.6 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates43.7175°N, 80.6893°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 49.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 M3.8 136 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 128 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 140 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 122 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 107 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
1855 OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON Unknown 2.7 m - 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.1 in
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 28°F (-3°C) 2.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
July 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in Wettest
October 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
November 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 3.2 in

Mapleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 18°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.5").

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7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 77% below the national average of 33.7%. 25.0% have completed high school. 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 82.1% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.9%
77% below US avg
High School+25.0%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density52/sq mi
Total Area206.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home45.2%

Schools in Mapleton

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Goldstone Parochial School - - - -
Drayton Heights Public School - - - -
Maryborough Public School - - - -
Centre Peel Public School - - - -
Community Christian School - - - -
Maranatha Conservative Mennonite School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mapleton

19 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
CFDC 104.9 "Country 105" Shelburne, ON (MP3 Stream) country MP3 128 kbps
CFDC-FM 104.9 "Country 105" Shelburne, ON (AAC Stream) country AAC 64 kbps
CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CFRU 93.3 - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Laurier alternative, college radio MP3 128 kbps
CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo S2 community radio MP3 128 kbps
CIWN 88.7 "The River" Mount Forest, ON community radio MP3
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
CHYM 96.7 pop AAC+ 47 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

Museums in Mapleton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brubacher House
Brubacher House
City of Waterloo Museum
City of Waterloo Museum
Earth Sciences Museum
Earth Sciences Museum
St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway
Waterloo Central Railway Resoration Shop

Libraries in Mapleton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dana Porter Library0.0
Davis Centre Library0.0
Davis Centre Library0.0
Laurier Library0.0
Lusi Wong Library0.0
Lusi Wong Library0.0
Perth East Public Library0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Bloomingdale Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Elmira Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Linwood 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
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 - McCormick Branch0.0
Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch0.0
Wellington County Library - Arthur Branch0.0
Wellington County Library - Drayton Branch0.0
Wellington County Library - Harriston Branch0.0
Wellington County Library - Palmerston Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Mapleton

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

Cafes in Mapleton

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

a la mode

Theatres in Mapleton

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Drayton Festival Theatre

Clinics in Mapleton

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #7799222058

Gas Stations in Mapleton

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fast Stop

Banks in Mapleton

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RBC Royal Bank

Gyms in Mapleton

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #7799222036

Breweries in Mapleton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Block Three Brewing Company
Schooner Street Brewery
Schooner Street Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Mapleton

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Mapleton

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Hockley Valley Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Mansfield Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Devil's Glen Country Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Beaver Valley Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Highlands Nordic 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Mapleton

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brantford Municipal Airport-Medium Airport
London International AirportYXUMedium Airport
Region of Waterloo International AirportYKFMedium 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
Campbellville (Bellshill Airpark)-Small Airport
Cardwell Airfield-Small Airport
Chapeskie Field Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Hill Field-Small Airport
Collingwood Regional Airport-Small Airport
Conestogo / Largo Woods Field-Small Airport
Conn Field-Small Airport
Creemore Aerodrome-Small Airport
Damascus Field-Small Airport
Dundalk (Tripp Field) Aerodrome-Small Airport
Edenvale 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
Farrow's Field-Small Airport
Fergus (Royland Field)-Small Airport
Flesherton (Smithorrs Field)-Small Airport
Fordwich Airport-Small Airport
Gamble Field-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
Guelph Airport-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

Post Offices in Mapleton

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post
Canada Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mapleton

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Community Mennonite Fellowship
Drayton Christian Reformed Church
Drayton Reformed Church
Drayton United Church
Goldstone United Church
Maranatha Conservitive Mennonite Church
Moorefield United Church
New Covenant Mennonite Fellowship
Saint Martin Catholic Church

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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 Mapleton

What is the population of Mapleton?

Mapleton has a population of 10,839 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 52 people per square mile, spread across 206.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 32.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.5% female and 50.5% male.

Is Mapleton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $109,000, 45% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $695,000 (147% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Mapleton safe?

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

What is the weather like in Mapleton?

Mapleton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.1 inches, with 49.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Mapleton?

Mapleton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $955. There are 336 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 45.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Mapleton?

The median home value in Mapleton is $695,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 86.3%.

How are the schools in Mapleton?

7.9% of adults in Mapleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.0% have completed high school. 2.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Mapleton?

The average commute in Mapleton is 27 minutes. 82.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 45.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Mapleton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Mapleton is 98.3% White, 0.6% Asian. 72% of residents speak only English at home.

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