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Waterford, ON
Ontario · Hamilton Metro
Waterford is a small town in Ontario with a population of 3,132. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Waterford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Waterford a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Waterford 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. Waterford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Waterford 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 Waterford 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
Waterford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches, including 10.7 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Waterford vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Waterford vs U.S. Average
Income: Waterford 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) | 97 |
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 | 1,253 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Waterford 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 | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 812.0 sq mi (2,103.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9334°N, 80.2830°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 93 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in |
Waterford has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Total Area | 812.0 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 Waterford
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Bernard of Clairvaux School | - | - | - | - |
| Waterford District High School | - | - | - | - |
| Waterford Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Boston Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Waterford
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Country 93.3 (US) | country | MP3 64 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 | |
| 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 | |
| CHTG-FM 92.9 "The Grand" Caledonia, ON | classic hits | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| CKRZ 100.3 "Voice of the Grand" Ohsweken, ON | community radio, indigenous | MP3 96 kbps | |
| RiderRadioRocks.com (US) | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CHYM 96.7 | pop | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CJIQ 88.3 Conestoga College - Kitchener, ON | alternative rock, campus radio | AAC+ 55 kbps |
Museums in Waterford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Military Heritage Museum | ||||
| Delhi Ontario Tobacco Museum and Heritage Centre | ||||
| Port Dover Harbour Museum | ||||
| Princeton & District Museum | ||||
| Teeterville Pioneer Museum | ||||
| Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum |
Libraries in Waterford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantford Public Library - Main Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Brantford Public Library - St. Paul Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| County of Brant Public Library - Burford Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| County of Brant Public Library - Scotland-Oakland Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Haldimand County Public Library - Hagersville Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Haldimand County Public Library - Jarvis Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Norfolk County Public Library - Delhi Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Norfolk County Public Library - Port Dover Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Norfolk County Public Library - Simcoe Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Norfolk County Public Library - Waterford Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Princeton | 0.0 | |||||
| Rumpus Hall | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Waterford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantford Farmers' Market | |||||
| Twenty Three Market |
Cafes in Waterford
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Waterford
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Waterford
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Waterford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession Road Brewing Company | ||||
| New Limburg Brewing Company |
Ski Resorts Near Waterford
2 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 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Waterford
48 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | Large Airport |
| Brantford Municipal Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | Medium Airport |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport | YKF | Medium Airport |
| Atwood / Coghlin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bellamy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Burlington Executive Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Bushhawk Creek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cambridge / Reid's Field | - | Small Airport |
| Campbellville (Bellshill Airpark) | - | Small Airport |
| Cayuga Airport (Bruce Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Cayuga East Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ceilidh Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Conestogo / Largo Woods Field | - | Small Airport |
| Courtland / Tillsonburg Flying Club Field | - | Small Airport |
| Delhi Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elmira (East) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elmira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Elora Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flamboro Centre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gamble Field | - | Small Airport |
| Grand River Executive Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Grimsby Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guelph Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Harydale Farms Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Innerkip Airport | - | Small Airport |
| London Soaring Society | - | Small Airport |
| Lubitz Field | - | Small Airport |
| Moorhead Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Nixon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rand Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rockton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Roseville Field | - | Small Airport |
| Sargeant Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Selkirk / Kindy Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Selkirk Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Simcoe (Dennison Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Skydive SWOOP | - | Small Airport |
| Skyview Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Smithville Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Springvale Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Stoney Creek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Stratford Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tillsonburg Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tyneside Field | - | Small Airport |
| Willow Lake Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Woodstock Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Woodstock Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Waterford
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church | |
| Vanessa Methodist Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Waterford
What is the population of Waterford?
Waterford has a population of 3,132 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 812.0 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 Waterford 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 Waterford safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Waterford receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Waterford?
Waterford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.6 inches, with 10.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Waterford?
The unemployment rate in Waterford 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 97 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 Waterford?
The median home value in Waterford is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Waterford?
32.9% of adults in Waterford 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 Waterford?
The average commute in Waterford is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of Waterford?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Waterford 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.