Median Income
$71,500
5% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.6%
69% lower than US avg
Unemployment
15.0%
317% higher than US avg
How Welland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population55,750
Median AgeN/A
Density1,779/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Economy
C+
Median Income$71,500
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment15.0%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units23,655
Rent Burden21.9%
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
AQIN/A
Rain41.5 in/yr
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+33.6%
Graduate+2.7%
Is Welland a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Welland receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Welland has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Welland is $71,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 15.0%, unemployment is notably high.
Education
10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.6% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Welland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches, including 43.1 inches of snow.
Welland has a population of 55,750 with a density of 1,779 people per square mile.
Population
55,750
Total Population
2021 Census
The median household income in Welland is $71,500, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.0% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income
| Median HH Income | $71,500 |
| 5% below US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 15.0% |
| 317% above US avg |
| |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 69.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.0% |
| Housing Units | 23,655 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Welland vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Welland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Welland has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.5 inches.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 41.5 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 43.1 inches/yr |
Geography
| Area | 31.3 sq mi (81.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,779/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9834°N, 79.2496°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |