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Watford, ON

Ontario

Watford is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,536. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,536 Population 13/sq mi density
$82,573 Median Income $47,716 per capita
$461,770 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,573 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$461,770 home value, $1,012/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $82,573
10% higher than US avg
Home Value $461,770
64% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,012
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.5%
9% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,536
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,573
Per Capita$47,716
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty13.5%
Commute27 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$461,770
Rent$1,012
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units614
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation784 ft (239 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute27 min

Is Watford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Watford 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. Watford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Watford 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 Watford 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

Watford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 268 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches, including 10.6 inches of snow.

Watford has a population of 1,536 with a density of 13 people per square mile, spread across 120.2 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (94.3%), with 3.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 82% of residents, while 6.1% speak Spanish.

Population

1,536
Total Population
13
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
120.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Watford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 82.0%
4% above US avg
Spanish 6.1%
54% below US avg
Other Languages 11.9%

Social Characteristics

Watford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Watford is $82,573, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,716 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $918, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 48 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 23.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Watford 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

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate13.5%
9% above US avg
Establishments (County)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Watford is $461,770, 64% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,012 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 614 total housing units in the city. 27.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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 Burden27.7%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units614

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, Watford receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Watford 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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Watford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.7 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 784 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation784 ft (239 m)
Area120.2 sq mi (311.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates42.9501°N, 81.8831°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 1, 2024.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 146 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 143 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 140 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 135 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 127 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 148 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 131 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 146 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 138 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 142 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 136 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 99 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 146 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 148 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 145 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 129 km
Mar 8, 2013 5 km NNW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.7 142 km
Apr 28, 2002 Ohio M2.7 129 km
Jan 6, 2006 10 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 136 km
Jun 10, 2010 8 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 103 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 45 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 22°F (-5°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.0 in Wettest
October 51°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 3.2 in

Watford has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.3").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 83.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density13/sq mi
Total Area120.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone83.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home23.8%

Schools in Watford

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
East Lambton Elementary School - - - -
St. Peter Canisius Catholic School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Watford

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHOK 103.9 FM & 1070 AM "Country CHOK" Sarnia, ON (AAC Stream) country, new format AAC+ 47 kbps
CHOK 103.9 FM & 1070 AM "Country CHOK" Sarnia, ON (MP3 Stream) country, new format MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Watford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Forest-Lambton Museum
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada
Oil Museum of Canada

Libraries in Watford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Lambton County Library - Alvinston0.0
Lambton County Library - Arkona0.0
Lambton County Library - Forest0.0
Lambton County Library - Inwood0.0
Lambton County Library - Oil Springs0.0
Lambton County Library - Shetland0.0
Lambton County Library - Thedford0.0
Lambton County Library - Watford0.0
Lambton County Library - Wyoming0.0
Middlesex County Library - Glencoe0.0
Middlesex County Library - Parkhill0.0

Gas Stations in Watford

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
GOCO
Shell
Warwick Gas Variety

Airports Near Watford

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Centralia / James T. Field Memorial AerodromeYCEMedium Airport
Chris Hadfield AirportYZRMedium Airport
London International AirportYXUMedium Airport
Arnold Field-Small Airport
Butler Airfield-Small Airport
Carnie Airfield-Small Airport
Centralia (Essery Field) Airport-Small Airport
Chatham Kent AirportXCMSmall Airport
Colinville Field-Small Airport
Crystal Airport-Small Airport
David's Landing Airport-Small Airport
Dobie Field-Small Airport
Dutton Airport-Small Airport
Flugplatz Airport-Small Airport
Grand Bend Airport-Small Airport
Harsens Island Airport-Small Airport
Highgate Airport-Small Airport
Iona Station (Bobier Strip)-Small Airport
Lenox Airport-Small Airport
London (Pioneer Airpark)-Small Airport
Lucan Airport-Small Airport
Marine City Airport-Small Airport
Melbourne Airport-Small Airport
Merlin Airport-Small Airport
Northville Airport-Small Airport
Papple Aviation Airport-Small Airport
Paterson Field-Small Airport
Reeces Corners Airport-Small Airport
Rodney (New Glasgow) Airport-Small Airport
Sexsmith (Exeter) Airport-Small Airport
St Clair County International AirportPHNSmall Airport
Stoney Point (Le Cunff) Airport-Small Airport
Strathroy (Blue Yonder) Airport-Small Airport
Triple Nickel Airport-Small Airport
Wabash Airport-Small Airport
Warren Field-Small Airport
Witham Field-Small Airport
Yellow Gold Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Watford

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
First Baptist Church
Mount Carmel Church
Our Lady Help of Christians
Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church
Saint James Chapel
Trinity Anglican Church
Warwick Chapel of Ease
Watford Pentecostal Assembly
Watford United Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Watford

What is the population of Watford?

Watford has a population of 1,536 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 120.2 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 Watford 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 Watford safe?

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

What is the weather like in Watford?

Watford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.7 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Watford?

The unemployment rate in Watford 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 48 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 Watford?

The median home value in Watford is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Watford?

32.9% of adults in Watford 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 Watford?

The average commute in Watford is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Watford?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Watford 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.

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