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Puslinch, ON

Ontario · Hamilton Metro

Puslinch is a small city in Ontario with a population of 7,944. Residents earn $133,000 per year, which is 77% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,944 Population 96/sq mi density
$133,000 Median Income $91,300 per capita
$1,000,000 Home Value
$1,170 Median Rent 16.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$133,000 median income, 9.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$1,000,000 home value, $1,170/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $133,000
77% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,000,000
255% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.7%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,170
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.3%
158% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

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

People

Population7,944
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density96/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

B+
Median Income$133,000
Per Capita$91,300
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty5.3%
Commute28 min

Housing

C
Home Value$1,000,000
Rent$1,170
Ownership94.8%
Housing Units2,860
Rent Burden16.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation991 ft (302 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+27.7%
Graduate+9.8%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Puslinch a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Puslinch receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. 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. Puslinch has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Puslinch is $133,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 77% above $75,149. This places Puslinch among higher-income communities. At 9.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Puslinch is $1,000,000, making it a premium housing market at 255% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Puslinch has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 269 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 10.1 inches of snow.

Puslinch has a population of 7,944 with a density of 96 people per square mile, spread across 82.9 square miles. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.2% female and 50.9% male. The city is predominantly White (86.7%), with 9.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 82.6% of residents.

Population

7,944
Total Population
96
People / sq mi
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
82.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Puslinch vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 82.6%
5% above US avg
Spanish 0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages 16.5%

Social Characteristics

Puslinch vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Puslinch is $133,000, which is 77% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $91,300 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,756, 23% higher than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 246 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 44.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Puslinch vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$133,000
77% above US avg
Per Capita Income$91,300
Avg Weekly Wage$1,756

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)246

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home44.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Puslinch is $1,000,000, 255% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,170 (1% above the national average of $1,163). 94.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,860 total housing units in the city. 16.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,000,000
255% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,170
1% above US avg
Rent Burden16.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership94.8%
Owner-Occupied94.8%
Renter-Occupied5.1%
Housing Units2,860

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, Puslinch receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Puslinch 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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Puslinch has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Area82.9 sq mi (214.8 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates43.4304°N, 80.0908°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 6, 2023.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 93 km
Feb 6, 2023 1 km NE of West Seneca, New York M3.8 123 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 90 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 98 km
May 25, 1995 3 km NW of Amherst, New York M3.0 113 km
Jun 16, 2004 11 km NNW of Angola on the Lake, New York M2.9 111 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 66 km
Mar 8, 2008 5 km ENE of Clarence Center, New York M2.7 131 km
Dec 21, 2009 10 km NNE of Olcott, New York M2.7 115 km
Mar 29, 2020 11 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.6 140 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 53 km
Jul 11, 2017 11 km NNW of Barker, New York M2.5 121 km
Feb 13, 2014 34 km N of Lyndonville, New York M2.5 139 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 - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.9 in

Puslinch has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.3").

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18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45% below the national average of 33.7%. 27.7% have completed high school. 9.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.7% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.7%
45% below US avg
High School+27.7%
Graduate Degree+9.8%
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density96/sq mi
Total Area82.9 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Drive Alone89.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home44.8%

Schools in Puslinch

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Aberfoyle Public School - - - -
Balaclava Public School - - - -
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Puslinch

29 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
100% ACID JAZZ acid, acid jazz MP3 128 kbps
570 News Kitchener local news AAC+ 47 kbps
CHUM TSN 1050 Toronto sports, talk AAC+ 40 kbps
Radio Laurier alternative, college radio MP3 128 kbps
CING-FM "Energy 95.3" Hamilton, ON (AAC Stream) corus media, hot adult contemporary AAC+ 57 kbps
CING-FM "Energy 95.3" Hamilton, ON (MP3 Stream) corus media, hot adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
CFMU 93.3 McMaster University Radio - Hamilton, ON community radio, multicultural MP3 128 kbps
CFRU 93.3 - MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CIRF-AM 1350 "Radio Humsafar" Brampton, ON multicultural, multilingual AAC+ 32 kbps
CICW-FM 101.1 "The Grand 101" Centre Wellington, ON community radio, hot adult contemporary MP3 160 kbps
CKC455 91.9 "CFRE Radio" University of Toronto Mississauga, ON campus radio, student radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pakistan Toronto - MP3 128 kbps
CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo S2 community radio MP3 128 kbps
Vinyl Voyage Radio - AAC 64 kbps
Radio Disney Country FM 89.1 pop, top 40 MP3 128 kbps
CKMO 101.5 "FM101" Orangeville, ON adult contemporary AAC+ 56 kbps
CIDC-FM "Z-103.5" Orangeville, ON rhythmic contemporary hits AAC+ 47 kbps
CJML-FM 101.3 "FM 101" Milton, ON adult contemporary AAC+ 56 kbps
CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo DI community alternative MP3 128 kbps
CHTG-FM 92.9 "The Grand" Caledonia, ON classic hits AAC+ 32 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
CHYM 96.7 pop AAC+ 47 kbps
RiderRadioRocks.com (US) - MP3 192 kbps
CKRZ 100.3 "Voice of the Grand" Ohsweken, ON community radio, indigenous MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Puslinch

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art Gallery
Dundas Museum and Archives
Dundas Valley Trail Centre - Interpretive Centre
Dundurn Castle
Fashion History Museum
Griffin House
Guelph Civic Museum
Halton Region Museum
Hamilton Military Museum
Hamilton Police Historical Society and Museum
Historic Plaque
Lucy Maud Montgomery Museum located in Crawfords Bakery
McMaster Museum of Art
Nature Centre
RBG Centre
Sculpture Park
St. George-South Dumfries Museum
Whitehern Historic House
Workers Arts and Heritage Centre

Libraries in Puslinch

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burlington Public Library - Brant Hills Branch0.0
Burlington Public Library - Kilbride Branch0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Clemens Mill0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Hespeler0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Old Post Office0.0
Cambridge Public Library - Queen's Square0.0
County Of Brant Public Library - St. George Branch0.0
GDHS Library0.0
Greensville Branch0.0
Guelph Public Library - Bullfrog Mall Branch0.0
Guelph Public Library - East Side Branch0.0
Guelph Public Library - Main Branch0.0
Guelph Public Library - Scottsdale Branch0.0
Guelph Public Library - West End Branch0.0
Guelph Public Library - Westminister Square Branch0.0
H.G. Thode Library of Science & Engineering0.0
Halton Hills Public Library - Acton Branch0.0
Halton Hills Public Library - Georgetown Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Ancaster Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Barton Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Carlisle Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Central Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Concession Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Dundas Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Freelton Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Locke Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Lynden Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Terryberry Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Turner Park Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Waterdown Branch0.0
Hamilton Public Library - Westdale Branch0.0
Health Sciences Library0.0
IAHS Library0.0
McLaughlin Library0.0
Mills Learning Commons0.0
Mills Memorial Library0.0
Milton Public Library - Main Branch0.0
Milton Public Library - Sherwood Branch0.0
Wellington County Library - Puslinch Branch0.0
Wellington County Library - Rockwood Branch0.0
Wellington County Library, Marden Branch0.0
Wellington Law Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Puslinch

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aberfoyle Antique Market
Dundas Farmers Market
Guelph Farmer's Market
Hamilton Farmer's Market
M&M Food Market
Mizener's Antiques & Flea Market
South Georgetown Centre

Cafes in Puslinch

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Clinics in Puslinch

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carlisle Medical Centre

Bus Stations in Puslinch

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aberfoyle GO Park & Ride

Gas Stations in Puslinch

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada
Pioneer
Pioneer
Pioneer
Ultramar
Ultramar Commercial

Banks in Puslinch

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TD Canada Trust

Golf Courses in Puslinch

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carlisle Golf and Country Club
Carlisle Golf and Country Club

Breweries in Puslinch

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barrel Heart Brewing
Collective Arts Brewing
Fairweather Brewing Company
Fixed Gear Brewing
Fixed Gear Brewing Co.
Grain & Grit
Royal City Brewing - Beer Hall & Ward Room
Shed Brewery
Sparrow Brewing & Roasting Co.
Wellington Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Puslinch

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Ski Resorts Near Puslinch

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Glen Eden 0.0 - - $0 - - -
The small snow downhill tubing 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Earl Bales Park Ski and Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hockley Valley Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Amtrak Stations in Puslinch

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Aldershot, ON1199 Waterdown RoadTRAIN

Airports Near Puslinch

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toronto Pearson International AirportYYZLarge Airport
Billy Bishop Toronto City AirportYTZMedium Airport
Brampton-Caledon Airport-Medium Airport
Brantford Municipal Airport-Medium Airport
John C. Munro Hamilton International AirportYHMMedium Airport
Region of Waterloo International AirportYKFMedium Airport
Arthur (Metz Field)-Small Airport
Arthur (Peskett Field)-Small Airport
Arthur South 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
Bradford Aerodrome-Small Airport
Briggs Field-Small Airport
Burlington Executive Airpark-Small Airport
Bushhawk Creek Airport-Small Airport
Cambridge / Reid's Field-Small Airport
Campbellville (Bellshill Airpark)-Small Airport
Cardwell Airfield-Small Airport
Cayuga Airport (Bruce Field)-Small Airport
Cayuga East Airport-Small Airport
Ceilidh Airport-Small Airport
Conestogo / Largo Woods Field-Small Airport
Conn Field-Small Airport
Cookstown / Kirby Field Aerodrome-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
Fergus (Royland Field)-Small Airport
Flamboro Centre Airport-Small Airport
Foxden Farms-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
Grimsby Regional Airport-Small Airport
Guelph Airport-Small Airport
Heid Field-Small Airport
Holland Landing Airpark-Small Airport
Holyoake Airfield-Small Airport
Innerkip Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Puslinch

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Carlislie Canada Post

Treatment Centers in Puslinch

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Mobile Health Network

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puslinch

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Duff's Presbyterian Church
Morriston United Church
Mountsberg Baptist Church
Redemption Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Puslinch

What is the population of Puslinch?

Puslinch has a population of 7,944 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 82.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.2% female and 50.9% male.

Is Puslinch expensive to live in?

The median household income is $133,000, 77% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $1,000,000 (255% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Puslinch safe?

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

What is the weather like in Puslinch?

Puslinch has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches, with 10.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Puslinch?

The job market in Puslinch faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,756. There are 246 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 44.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Puslinch?

The median home value in Puslinch is $1,000,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,170. The homeownership rate is 94.8%.

How are the schools in Puslinch?

18.7% of adults in Puslinch hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.7% have completed high school. 9.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Puslinch?

The average commute in Puslinch is 28 minutes. 89.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 44.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Puslinch?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Puslinch is 86.7% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 9.6% Asian. 82.6% of residents speak only English at home.

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