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Tavistock, ON
Ontario · Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metro
Tavistock is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,955. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Tavistock Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Tavistock a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Tavistock receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Tavistock offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Tavistock 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 Tavistock 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
Tavistock 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 266 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches, including 10.8 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Tavistock vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Tavistock vs U.S. Average
Income: Tavistock 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) | 92 |
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 | 1,182 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Tavistock 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 | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 93.4 sq mi (242.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3168°N, 80.8330°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 | - | 115 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in |
Tavistock has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.3").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Total Area | 93.4 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 Tavistock
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprucedale Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Tavistock Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tavistock
25 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 | |
| Crucial Velocity Radio | classic metal, hard rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - London, ON (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CIXX 106.9 "The X" Fanshawe College, London, ON | campus radio, college radio | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| New Country 93.3 (US) | country | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Laurier | alternative, college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJIQ 88.3 Conestoga College - Kitchener, ON | alternative rock, campus radio | AAC+ 55 kbps | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| New Country 96.3 FM (US) | - | AAC+ 48 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 | |
| CJDL "Country 107.3" Tillsonburg, ON | country, rogers media | UNKNOWN | |
| CKOT-FM "Easy 101.3" Tillsonburg, ON | adult contemporary, rogers media | UNKNOWN |
Museums in Tavistock
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Kilbride | ||||
| Gallery Stratford | ||||
| Stratford Perth Museum | ||||
| Stratford-Perth Museum | ||||
| Wilmot Heritage Fire Brigades Museum | ||||
| Woodstock Museum |
Libraries in Tavistock
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Embro | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Harrington | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Innerkip | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Plattsville | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Tavistock | 0.0 | |||||
| Perth East Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - Baden Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - New Hamburg Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - St. Clements Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - Wellesley Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Stratford Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodstock Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tavistock
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Market |
Cafes in Tavistock
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tavistock
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tavistock
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tavistock
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobsite Brewing | ||||
| Peel Street Beverage Company | ||||
| Stratford Brewery |
Airports Near Tavistock
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 |
| Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels / Hemingway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bushhawk Creek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cambridge / Reid's Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cardwell Airfield | - | 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 |
| Dutton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elmira (East) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elmira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Erin Northwest 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 |
| Guelph Airport | - | 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 |
| Laurel / Whittington Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Listowel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| London (Pioneer Airpark) | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tavistock
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| East Zorra Mennonite | |
| Grace United Church | |
| Saint Paul's Lutheran Church | |
| Shakespeare Presbyterian Church | |
| St. Anthony Church | |
| Tavistock Bible Chapel | |
| Tavistock Mennonite Church | |
| Tavistock Missionary Church | |
| Trinity Lutheran Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Tavistock
What is the population of Tavistock?
Tavistock has a population of 2,955 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 93.4 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 Tavistock 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 Tavistock safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Tavistock receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Tavistock?
Tavistock 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 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Tavistock?
The unemployment rate in Tavistock 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 92 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 Tavistock?
The median home value in Tavistock is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Tavistock?
32.9% of adults in Tavistock 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 Tavistock?
The average commute in Tavistock is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of Tavistock?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Tavistock 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.