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West Elgin, ON

Ontario · London Metro

West Elgin is a small city in Ontario with a population of 5,060. Residents earn $75,500 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,060 Population 41/sq mi density
$75,500 Median Income $41,920 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$700 Median Rent 13.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$75,500 median income, 9.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $700/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $75,500
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.5%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $700
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.4%
161% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.2%
10% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,060
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density41/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B
Median Income$75,500
Per Capita$41,920
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty11.2%
Commute31 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$400,000
Rent$700
Ownership84.3%
Housing Units2,105
Rent Burden13.0%

Crime

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain37.8 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation715 ft (218 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+1.6%

Community

Commute31 min

Is West Elgin a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Elgin 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. West Elgin has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Elgin is $75,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.4%, unemployment is notably high. 11.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Elgin is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x 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

7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

West Elgin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°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 37.8 inches, including 10.3 inches of snow.

West Elgin has a population of 5,060 with a density of 41 people per square mile, spread across 124.4 square miles. The median age is 48.8 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 50% male. The city is predominantly White (97.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 88.6% of residents.

Population

5,060
Total Population
41
People / sq mi
48.8yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
124.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

West Elgin vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 88.6%
13% above US avg
Spanish 1.2%
91% below US avg
Other Languages 10.2%

Social Characteristics

West Elgin vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Elgin is $75,500, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,920. The average weekly wage is $806, 44% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 157 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 24.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: West Elgin vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,500
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,920
Avg Weekly Wage$806

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.4%
161% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.2%
10% below US avg
Establishments (County)157

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.2 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.8%

Walkability

The median home value in West Elgin is $400,000, 42% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below the national average of $1,163). 84.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,105 total housing units in the city. 13.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$700
40% below US avg
Rent Burden13.0%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.3%
Owner-Occupied84.3%
Renter-Occupied15.7%
Housing Units2,105

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, West Elgin receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: West Elgin 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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West Elgin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°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 37.8 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area124.4 sq mi (322.1 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates42.5679°N, 81.6438°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on May 12, 2025.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 100 km
Jan 26, 2001 8 km NNW of Edgewood, Ohio M3.9 98 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 145 km
Jun 30, 2003 6 km NW of Perry, Ohio M3.6 93 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km SE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 108 km
Oct 16, 1993 8 km SSE of Madison, Ohio M3.6 110 km
Mar 15, 1992 15 km NW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 80 km
Jun 20, 2006 9 km WNW of North Perry, Ohio M3.5 88 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 123 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 116 km
Jun 3, 2001 3 km N of Edgewood, Ohio M3.4 103 km
Jun 30, 2004 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.3 99 km
Jul 1, 2013 5 km NNW of Fairport Harbor, Ohio M3.2 91 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 90 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 96 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 79 km
Apr 25, 2010 2 km WNW of Madison, Ohio M3.0 99 km
Feb 23, 1995 3 km W of Ashtabula, Ohio M2.9 103 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 99 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 84 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 - 61 km
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.7 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.2 in

West Elgin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.2").

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7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 78% below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school. 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 87.3% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.5%
78% below US avg
High School+33.3%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density41/sq mi
Total Area124.4 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.2 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.8%

Schools in West Elgin

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Aldborough Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near West Elgin

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CHST-FM "Jack 102.3" London, ON adult hits, classic rock AAC+ 48 kbps
CKLO "Classic Rock 98.1 FM" London, ON classic rock, rebranding AAC+ 48 kbps
CBC Radio One - London, ON (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CIXX 106.9 "The X" Fanshawe College, London, ON campus radio, college radio AAC+ 32 kbps
FAITH 99.9 CHJX christian AAC+ 32 kbps

Libraries in West Elgin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Chatham Kent Public Library - Highgate Branch0.0
Chatham-Kent Public Library - Ridgetown Branch0.0
Chatham-Kent Public Library – Bothwell0.0
Elgin County Library - Dutton0.0
Elgin County Library - Rodney0.0
Middlesex County Library - Glencoe0.0
Middlesex County Library - Melbourne0.0
Middlesex County Library - Newbury0.0
Middlesex County Library - Wardsville0.0
West Lorne Library0.0

Gas Stations in West Elgin

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell
Shell

Airports Near West Elgin

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Centralia / James T. Field Memorial AerodromeYCEMedium Airport
Chris Hadfield AirportYZRMedium Airport
London International AirportYXUMedium Airport
St Thomas Municipal AirportYQSMedium Airport
Butler Airfield-Small Airport
Carnie Airfield-Small Airport
Centralia (Essery Field) Airport-Small Airport
Chapeskie Field Airport-Small Airport
Chatham Kent AirportXCMSmall Airport
Cherry Hill Field-Small Airport
Colinville Field-Small Airport
Dobie Field-Small Airport
Dutton Airport-Small Airport
Grand Bend Airport-Small Airport
Harydale Farms Airport-Small Airport
Highgate Airport-Small Airport
Iona Station (Bobier Strip)-Small Airport
London (Pioneer Airpark)-Small Airport
London Soaring Society-Small Airport
Lucan Airport-Small Airport
Melbourne Airport-Small Airport
Merlin Airport-Small Airport
Northville Airport-Small Airport
Old Hickory Airpark-Small Airport
Paine's Airport-Small Airport
Reeces Corners Airport-Small Airport
Rodney (New Glasgow) Airport-Small Airport
Strathroy (Blue Yonder) Airport-Small Airport
Triple Nickel Airport-Small Airport
Wabash Airport-Small Airport
Warren Field-Small Airport
Wheatly (Robinson Motorcycles) Airfield-Small Airport
Yellow Gold Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in West Elgin

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Frequently Asked Questions About West Elgin

What is the population of West Elgin?

West Elgin has a population of 5,060 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 124.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 50% male.

Is West Elgin expensive to live in?

The median household income is $75,500, 0% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $400,000 (42% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is West Elgin safe?

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

What is the weather like in West Elgin?

West Elgin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°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 37.8 inches, with 10.3 inches of snow.

How is the job market in West Elgin?

The job market in West Elgin faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $806. There are 157 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 24.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in West Elgin?

The median home value in West Elgin is $400,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $700. The homeownership rate is 84.3%.

How are the schools in West Elgin?

7.5% of adults in West Elgin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school. 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in West Elgin?

The average commute in West Elgin is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 87.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 24.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of West Elgin?

The racial and ethnic makeup of West Elgin is 97.1% White, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino. 88.6% of residents speak only English at home.

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