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Thamesford, ON
Ontario · Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metro
Thamesford is a small town in Ontario with a population of 2,622. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Thamesford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Thamesford a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Thamesford 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. Thamesford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Thamesford 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 Thamesford 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
Thamesford 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 265 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches, including 11.4 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Thamesford vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Thamesford vs U.S. Average
Income: Thamesford 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) | 81 |
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 | 1,049 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Thamesford 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 | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 204.3 sq mi (529.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0571°N, 80.9988°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 | - | 85 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in |
Thamesford has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Total Area | 204.3 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 Thamesford
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesford Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Thamesford
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHST-FM "Jack 102.3" London, ON | adult hits, classic rock | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CKLO "Classic Rock 98.1 FM" London, ON | classic rock, rebranding | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Blown | 60's, 70's | MP3 192 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 | |
| New Country 93.3 (US) | country | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Laurier | alternative, college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CHPD 105.9 "De Brigj Radio" Aylmer, ON | community radio, mennonite | MP3 96 kbps | |
| New Country 96.3 FM (US) | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CKOT-FM "Easy 101.3" Tillsonburg, ON | adult contemporary, rogers media | UNKNOWN | |
| CJDL "Country 107.3" Tillsonburg, ON | country, rogers media | UNKNOWN | |
| FAITH 99.9 CHJX | christian | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| CKOT-FM 101.3 Giant FM classic rock | canada, classic rock | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| CHGK-FM 107.7 "2 Day FM" Stratford, ON | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 57 kbps | |
| CKGL "City News 570" Kitchener, ON | news talk | AAC+ 47 kbps |
Museums in Thamesford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banting House | ||||
| Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame | ||||
| Canadian Medical Hall of Fame | ||||
| Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum | ||||
| Jet Aircraft Museum | ||||
| London Children's Museum | ||||
| Royal Canadian Regiment Museum | ||||
| Secrets of Radar Museum | ||||
| St. Marys Museum | ||||
| Woodstock Museum |
Libraries in Thamesford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin County Library - Belmont | 0.0 | |||||
| Elgin County Library - Springfield | 0.0 | |||||
| London Public Library - Beacock | 0.0 | |||||
| London Public Library - Carson | 0.0 | |||||
| London Public Library - Central | 0.0 | |||||
| London Public Library - Central | 0.0 | |||||
| London Public Library - Crouch | 0.0 | |||||
| London Public Library - East London | 0.0 | |||||
| London Public Library - Glanworth | 0.0 | |||||
| London Public Library - Jalna | 0.0 | |||||
| London Public Library - Jalna | 0.0 | |||||
| London Public Library - Pond Mills | 0.0 | |||||
| London Public Library - Pond Mills | 0.0 | |||||
| Middlesex County Library - Dorchester | 0.0 | |||||
| Middlesex County Library - Thorndale | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Brownsville | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Embro | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Harrington | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Ingersoll | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Mount Elgin | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Thamesford | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Mary's Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodstock Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Thamesford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Market | |||||
| Trails End Farmers Market |
Cafes in Thamesford
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Thamesford
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Thamesford
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Thamesford
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Thamesford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Craft Ales | ||||
| Anderson Craft Ales | ||||
| Broken Rail Brewing | ||||
| Ontario Craft Distribution |
Amtrak Stations in Thamesford
1 Amtrak stations.
| Station | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| London, ON | 352 Waterloo Street | BUS |
Airports Near Thamesford
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brantford Municipal Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Centralia / James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome | YCE | Medium Airport |
| Goderich Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| London International Airport | YXU | Medium Airport |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport | YKF | Medium Airport |
| St Thomas Municipal Airport | YQS | Medium Airport |
| Arthur (Peskett Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Arthur South Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Atwood / Coghlin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bellamy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Belwood (Wright Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels / Hemingway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bushhawk Creek Airport | - | 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 |
| Courtland / Tillsonburg Flying Club Field | - | Small Airport |
| Delhi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dobie Field | - | 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 |
| Grand Bend Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Harydale Farms Airport | - | 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 |
| Lubitz Field | - | Small Airport |
| Lucan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Melbourne Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nixon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Papple Aviation Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Paterson Field | - | Small Airport |
| Rand Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rodney (New Glasgow) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Roseville Field | - | Small Airport |
| Sargeant Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Schroeder Field | - | Small Airport |
| Sexsmith (Exeter) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Simcoe (Dennison Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Thamesford
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| LASIK MD | ||
| Passport Health London Travel Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Thamesford
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Banner United Church | |
| Crossroads Alliance | |
| Maple Grove Christian Retreat Centre | |
| Saint John's Anglican Church | |
| Truth Community Church | |
| Westminster United Church |
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What is the population of Thamesford?
Thamesford has a population of 2,622 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 204.3 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 Thamesford 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 Thamesford safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Thamesford receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Thamesford?
Thamesford 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 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches, with 11.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Thamesford?
The unemployment rate in Thamesford 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 81 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 Thamesford?
The median home value in Thamesford is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Thamesford?
32.9% of adults in Thamesford 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 Thamesford?
The average commute in Thamesford is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of Thamesford?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Thamesford 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.