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Wellesley, ON

Ontario · Guelph Metro

Wellesley is a small city in Ontario with a population of 11,318. Residents earn $119,000 per year, which is 58% above the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,318 Population 106/sq mi density
$119,000 Median Income $57,650 per capita
$800,000 Home Value
$960 Median Rent 11.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 231 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$119,000 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$800,000 home value, $960/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $119,000
58% higher than US avg
Home Value $800,000
184% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.8%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $960
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.7%
38% lower than US avg

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

People

Population11,318
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

A+
Median Income$119,000
Per Capita$57,650
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty7.7%
Commute24 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$800,000
Rent$960
Ownership86.9%
Housing Units3,365
Rent Burden11.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain37.3 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+20.7%
Graduate+3.3%

Community

Commute24 min

Is Wellesley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wellesley receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Wellesley has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wellesley is $119,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 58% above $75,149. This places Wellesley among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wellesley is $800,000, making it a premium housing market at 184% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $960 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x 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

9.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Wellesley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches, including 53.1 inches of snow.

Wellesley has a population of 11,318 with a density of 106 people per square mile, spread across 107.2 square miles. The median age is 35.2 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.9% female and 50.2% male. The city is predominantly White (97.8%), with 1.1% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 63.8% of residents.

Population

11,318
Total Population
2021 Census
106
People / sq mi
35.2yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
107.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Wellesley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 63.8%
19% below US avg
Spanish 0.5%
96% below US avg
Other Languages 35.7%

Social Characteristics

Wellesley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wellesley is $119,000, which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,650 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,109, 23% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 351 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 62.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Wellesley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$119,000
58% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,650
Avg Weekly Wage$1,109

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.7%
38% below US avg
Establishments (County)351

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.2 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home62.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Wellesley is $800,000, 184% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $960 (17% below the national average of $1,163). 86.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,365 total housing units in the city. 11.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$800,000
184% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$960
17% below US avg
Rent Burden11.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.9%
Owner-Occupied86.9%
Renter-Occupied13.1%
Housing Units3,365

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, Wellesley receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Wellesley 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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Wellesley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 53.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,194 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Area107.2 sq mi (277.8 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates43.4769°N, 80.7621°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 53.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.82"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on May 8, 2018.

Nov 26, 1999 14 km ESE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.8 145 km
May 24, 2000 4 km ENE of Centennial Scarborough, Canada M3.1 139 km
May 8, 2018 14 km SSE of Ajax, Canada M3.0 149 km
Mar 28, 2005 16 km NW of Virgil, Canada M2.8 121 km
Sep 20, 2009 20 km ESE of Oakville, Canada M2.6 107 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 - 133 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.9 in
February 20°F (-7°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
July 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.6 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 25°F (-4°C) 3.0 in

Wellesley has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (2.2").

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9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 71% below the national average of 33.7%. 20.7% have completed high school. 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 78.2% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.8%
71% below US avg
High School+20.7%
Graduate Degree+3.3%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density106/sq mi
Total Area107.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.2 min
Drive Alone78.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home62.3%

Schools in Wellesley

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wellesley Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wellesley

20 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
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
Radio Laurier alternative, college radio MP3 128 kbps
CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 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
CJIQ 88.3 Conestoga College - Kitchener, ON alternative rock, campus radio AAC+ 55 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

Museums in Wellesley

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brubacher House
Brubacher House
Castle Kilbride
City of Waterloo Museum
City of Waterloo Museum
Drumbo and District Museum
Earth Sciences Museum
Earth Sciences Museum
Gallery Stratford
St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway
Waterloo Central Railway Resoration Shop
Wilmot Heritage Fire Brigades Museum

Libraries in Wellesley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dana Porter Library0.0
Davis Centre Library0.0
Davis Centre Library0.0
Kitchener Public Library - Forest Heights0.0
Laurier Library0.0
Lusi Wong Library0.0
Lusi Wong Library0.0
Mini Library0.0
Oxford County Library - Harrington0.0
Oxford County Library - Plattsville0.0
Oxford County Library - Tavistock0.0
Perth East Public Library0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Baden Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Elmira Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Linwood Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - New Dundee Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - New Dundee Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - New Hamburg Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - St. Clements Branch0.0
Region of Waterloo Library - St. Jacobs Branch0.0
Region Of Waterloo Library - Wellesley Branch0.0
St. Jerome's Library0.0
St. Jerome's Library0.0
Stratford Public Library0.0
Waterloo Public Library - John M. Harper Branch0.0
Waterloo Public Library - John M. Harper Branch0.0
Waterloo Public Library - Main0.0
Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch0.0
Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Wellesley

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Martin's Maple Syrup
Rolling Acres
St. Jacobs Farmers' Market
Stratford Market

Dentists in Wellesley

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wellesley Dental

Gas Stations in Wellesley

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso

Banks in Wellesley

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIBC

Breweries in Wellesley

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Block Three Brewing Company
Jobsite Brewing
Peel Street Beverage Company
Red Circle Brewing
Red Circle Brewing
Schooner Street Brewery
Schooner Street Brewery
Stratford Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Wellesley

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Wellesley

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brantford Municipal Airport-Medium Airport
Centralia / James T. Field Memorial AerodromeYCEMedium Airport
London International AirportYXUMedium Airport
Region of Waterloo International AirportYKFMedium Airport
St Thomas Municipal AirportYQSMedium 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
Briggs Field-Small Airport
Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport-Small Airport
Brussels / Hemingway Field-Small Airport
Cambridge / Reid's Field-Small Airport
Campbellville (Bellshill Airpark)-Small Airport
Cardwell Airfield-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
Dundalk (Tripp Field) Aerodrome-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
Hanover / Saugeen Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Harkes Field-Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport-Small Airport
Heid Field-Small Airport
Holyoake Airfield-Small Airport
Innerkip Airport-Small Airport
Juergensen Field-Small Airport
Laurel / Whittington Aerodrome-Small Airport
Listowel Airport-Small Airport
London (Pioneer Airpark)-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Wellesley

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CBI Health Group

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wellesley

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Mark's Lutheran Church
Saint Paul's Lutheran Church
Wellesley Mennonite Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wellesley

What is the population of Wellesley?

Wellesley has a population of 11,318 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 106 people per square mile, spread across 107.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.2 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.9% female and 50.2% male.

Is Wellesley expensive to live in?

The median household income is $119,000, 58% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $800,000 (184% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $960 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Wellesley safe?

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

What is the weather like in Wellesley?

Wellesley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.3 inches, with 53.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Wellesley?

Wellesley has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,109. There are 351 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 62.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Wellesley?

The median home value in Wellesley is $800,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $960. The homeownership rate is 86.9%.

How are the schools in Wellesley?

9.8% of adults in Wellesley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.7% have completed high school. 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Wellesley?

The average commute in Wellesley is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 78.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 62.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Wellesley?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Wellesley is 97.8% White, 1.1% Asian. 63.8% of residents speak only English at home.

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