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Stratford, ON
Ontario · Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metro
Stratford is a mid-size city in Ontario with a population of 33,232. Residents earn $77,000 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Stratford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Stratford a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Stratford 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. Stratford has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Stratford is $77,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.8%, unemployment is notably high. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Stratford is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x 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
15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.8% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Stratford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 266 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches, including 58.1 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Stratford vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Stratford vs U.S. Average
Income: Stratford vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $77,000 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,920 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $941 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.8% |
| 200% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,030 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.3% |
| Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Work from Home | 24.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $500,000 |
| 77% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,080 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.2% |
| Housing Units | 14,740 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Stratford 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 | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Area | 11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,867/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3668°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 |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 120 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 121 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in |
Stratford has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.0% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 31.8% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 5.5% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 2,867/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.6 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 19.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.3% |
| Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Work from Home | 24.3% |
Colleges & Universities in Stratford
| Institution | Type | Enrollment | Acceptance | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conestoga College | - | - | - | - | - |
Schools in Stratford
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Hamlet Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Jeanne Sauvé Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Romeo Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Ambrose Separate School | - | - | - | - |
| Stratford Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stratford & District Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Michael Catholic Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Avon Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph Separate School | - | - | - | - |
| Bedford Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Aloysius School | - | - | - | - |
| Stratford Intermediate School | - | - | - | - |
| Anne Hathaway Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Stratford
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHST-FM "Jack 102.3" London, ON | adult hits, classic rock | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 570 News Kitchener | local news | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Blown | 60's, 70's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CKLO "Classic Rock 98.1 FM" London, ON | classic rock, rebranding | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - London, ON (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Crucial Velocity Radio | classic metal, hard rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CIXX 106.9 "The X" Fanshawe College, London, ON | campus radio, college radio | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Laurier | alternative, college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| New Country 93.3 (US) | country | MP3 64 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKWR 98.5 "Real Community Radio" Kitchener, ON | community radio, multingual | MP3 320 kbps | |
| CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo DI | community alternative | MP3 128 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 | |
| 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 | |
| CHYM 96.7 | pop | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CKOT-FM 101.3 Giant FM classic rock | canada, classic rock | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| FAITH 99.9 CHJX | christian | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Museums in Stratford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame | ||||
| Gallery Stratford | ||||
| St. Marys Museum | ||||
| Stratford Perth Museum | ||||
| Stratford-Perth Museum | ||||
| Woodstock Museum |
Libraries in Stratford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Perth Public Library - Monkton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Embro | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Harrington | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Innerkip | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Tavistock | 0.0 | |||||
| Perth East Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - Linwood Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - New Hamburg Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - Wellesley Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Mary's Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stratford Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Perth Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodstock Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Stratford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Market |
Hotels in Stratford
12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Stratford
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Stratford
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Stratford
5 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Stratford
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Stratford
7 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Stratford
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Stratford
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Stratford
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Stratford
17 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Stratford
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Stratford
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Stratford
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Stratford
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Stratford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Rail Brewing | ||||
| Jobsite Brewing | ||||
| Ontario Craft Distribution | ||||
| Peel Street Beverage Company | ||||
| Stratford Brewery |
Airports Near Stratford
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brantford Municipal Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Centralia / James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome | YCE | Medium Airport |
| London International Airport | YXU | Medium Airport |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport | YKF | Medium Airport |
| St Thomas Municipal Airport | YQS | 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 |
| Briggs Field | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels / Hemingway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bushhawk Creek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cambridge / Reid's Field | - | Small Airport |
| Ceilidh Airport | - | 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 |
| Courtland / Tillsonburg Flying Club Field | - | Small Airport |
| Damascus Field | - | Small Airport |
| Delhi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dobie Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dungannon Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Dutton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elmira (East) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elmira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ethel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fergus (Royland Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Fordwich 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 |
| Harkes Field | - | Small Airport |
| Harydale Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Heid Field | - | Small Airport |
| Holyoake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Innerkip Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Iona Station (Bobier Strip) | - | Small Airport |
| Juergensen Field | - | Small Airport |
| Listowel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| London (Pioneer Airpark) | - | Small Airport |
| London Soaring Society | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Stratford
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| The UPS Store |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Stratford
28 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Avon Mennonite Church | |
| Avondale United Church | |
| Bethel Pentecostal Church | |
| Christian Reformed Church of Stratford | |
| Church of Christ | |
| CityGate Church Stratford | |
| Community of Christ | |
| Cornerstone Christian Fellowship | |
| Elgin Missionary | |
| Immaculate Conception Church | |
| Immaculate Conception Church | |
| Jubilee Christian Fellowship | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Knights of Columbus | |
| Knox Presbyterian Church Stratford | |
| Life church | |
| Memorial Baptist Church | |
| Parkview United Church | |
| Refreshing Wind Ministries | |
| Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Stratford
What is the population of Stratford?
Stratford has a population of 33,232 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 2,867 people per square mile, spread across 11.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.7% female and 48.3% male.
Is Stratford expensive to live in?
The median household income is $77,000, 2% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $500,000 (77% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Stratford safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Stratford receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Stratford?
Stratford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches, with 58.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Stratford?
The job market in Stratford faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $941. There are 1,030 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 24.3% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Stratford?
The median home value in Stratford is $500,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,080. The homeownership rate is 65.8%.
How are the schools in Stratford?
15.0% of adults in Stratford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.8% have completed high school. 5.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Stratford?
The average commute in Stratford is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 77.3% of workers drive alone to work, 1.8% use public transit, and 24.3% work from home.
What are the demographics of Stratford?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Stratford is 92% White, 1.8% Black or African American, 1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.5% Asian. 90.5% of residents speak only English at home.