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Wellington North, ON
Ontario · Guelph Metro
Wellington North is a small city in Ontario with a population of 12,431. Residents earn $78,000 per year, which is 4% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Wellington North Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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C+Climate
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DCommunity
Is Wellington North a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Wellington North receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Wellington North has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Wellington North is $78,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Wellington North is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x 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
6.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Wellington North has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 263 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches, including 15.6 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Wellington North vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Wellington North vs U.S. Average
Income: Wellington North vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $78,000 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,200 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $831 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.1% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 385 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 28.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.2% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $500,000 |
| 77% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,030 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 73.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.1% |
| Housing Units | 4,795 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Wellington North 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 | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,529 ft (466 m) |
| Area | 203.2 sq mi (526.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9108°N, 80.5840°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 |
| 1855 | OWEN SOUND, LAKE HURON | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 126 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in |
Wellington North has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.9% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 31.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 1.8% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Total Area | 203.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 28.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.2% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Wellington North
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| Arthur Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St. John Catholic School | - | - | - | - |
| Kenilworth Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Wellington North
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 570 News Kitchener | local news | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Blown | 60's, 70's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Crucial Velocity Radio | classic metal, hard rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CFRU 93.3 | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CFDC 104.9 "Country 105" Shelburne, ON (MP3 Stream) | country | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CFDC-FM 104.9 "Country 105" Shelburne, ON (AAC Stream) | country | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radio Laurier | alternative, college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo DI | community alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo S2 | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKGL "City News 570" Kitchener, ON | news talk | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CIKZ "Country 106.7" Kitchener, ON | country | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CICW-FM 101.1 "The Grand 101" Centre Wellington, ON | community radio, hot adult contemporary | MP3 160 kbps | |
| CKMO 101.5 "FM101" Orangeville, ON | adult contemporary | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| CIDC-FM "Z-103.5" Orangeville, ON | rhythmic contemporary hits | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CIWN 88.7 "The River" Mount Forest, ON | community radio | MP3 | |
| 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 |
Museums in Wellington North
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington County Museum and Archives |
Libraries in Wellington North
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington County Library - Aboyne Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Arthur Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Drayton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Elora Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Fergus Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Mount Forest Branch | 0.0 |
Cafes in Wellington North
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wellington North
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wellington North
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Wellington North
11 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Eden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hockley Valley Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Mansfield Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Devil's Glen Country Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Beaver Valley Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Highlands Nordic | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Osler Bluff Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Blue Mountain Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Craigleith Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Alpine Ski Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Georgian Peaks Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Wellington North
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brampton-Caledon Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | Medium Airport |
| Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport | YOS | Medium Airport |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport | YKF | Medium Airport |
| Alliston Airport | - | Small 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 |
| Blacks Lake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Briggs Field | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels / Hemingway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Burlington Executive Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Cambridge / Reid's Field | - | Small Airport |
| Campbellville (Bellshill Airpark) | - | Small Airport |
| Cardwell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cherry Hill Field | - | Small Airport |
| Collingwood Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Conestogo / Largo Woods Field | - | Small Airport |
| Conn Field | - | Small Airport |
| Creemore Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Damascus Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dundalk (Tripp Field) Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Edenvale 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 |
| Farrow's Field | - | Small Airport |
| Fergus (Royland Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Flamboro Centre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Flesherton (Smithorrs Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Fordwich Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gamble Field | - | Small Airport |
| Glendale 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 |
| Heid Field | - | Small Airport |
| Holyoake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Wellington North
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wellington North
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Arthur United Church | |
| Grace Anglican Church | |
| Sacred Heart Church | |
| St. John the Evangelist Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Wellington North
What is the population of Wellington North?
Wellington North has a population of 12,431 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 203.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Wellington North expensive to live in?
The median household income is $78,000, 4% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $500,000 (77% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Wellington North safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Wellington North receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Wellington North?
Wellington North has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches, with 15.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Wellington North?
The unemployment rate in Wellington North is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $831. There are 385 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 29 minutes, and 24.0% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Wellington North?
The median home value in Wellington North is $500,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,030. The homeownership rate is 73.9%.
How are the schools in Wellington North?
6.9% of adults in Wellington North hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.4% have completed high school. 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Wellington North?
The average commute in Wellington North is 29 minutes. 83.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 24.0% work from home.
What are the demographics of Wellington North?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Wellington North is 96.4% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2% Asian. 85.9% of residents speak only English at home.