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West Grey, ON
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West Grey is a small city in Ontario with a population of 13,131. Residents earn $77,500 per year, which is 3% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How West Grey Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is West Grey a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, West Grey receives an overall livability score of 2.6 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 Grey has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in West Grey is $77,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 11.9% 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 Grey is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x 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
9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.8% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
West Grey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 13.7 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
West Grey vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
West Grey vs U.S. Average
Income: West Grey vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $77,500 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,160 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $868 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.8% |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 407 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 30.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.5% |
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 | $860 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 14.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 85.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.1% |
| Housing Units | 5,285 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: West Grey 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 | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Area | 337.9 sq mi (875.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1554°N, 80.8836°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 | - | 94 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.0 in |
West Grey has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and March the driest (2.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.4% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 30.8% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 2.7% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Total Area | 337.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 30.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.5% |
Schools in West Grey
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peter's & St. Paul's Separate School | - | - | - | - |
| Spruce Ridge Community School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near West Grey
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKNX-AM 920 Wingham, ON | commercial, country | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CJGB-FM "LITE 99.3" Meaford, ON | soft adult contemporary | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (MP3 Stream) | classic hits, new format rebranding | MP3 96 kbps | |
| CIBU-FM "Cool 94.5" Wingham, ON (AAC Stream) | classic hits, new format rebranding | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CKNX-FM 101.7 "The One" Wingham, ON | commercial, hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| CIWN 88.7 "The River" Mount Forest, ON | community radio | MP3 |
Libraries in West Grey
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce County Public Library - Chesley Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Bruce County Public Library - Mildmay Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Grey Highlands Public Library - Markdale | 0.0 | |||||
| Hanover Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Clifford Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Harriston Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Wellington County Library - Mount Forest Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| West Grey Public Library - Durham | 0.0 | |||||
| West Grey Public Library - Neustadt | 0.0 | |||||
| West Grey Public Library - Normanby/Ayton | 0.0 |
Cafes in West Grey
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in West Grey
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in West Grey
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near West Grey
8 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 West Grey
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kincardine Municipal Airport | YKD | Medium Airport |
| Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport | YOS | Medium Airport |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport | YKF | Medium Airport |
| Wiarton Airport | YVV | Medium 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 |
| Cambridge / Reid's 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 |
| Dungannon Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| East Linton (Kerr Field) | - | 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 |
| Flesherton (Smithorrs Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Fordwich Airport | - | 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 |
| Griffith Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Guelph Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hanover / Saugeen Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Harkes Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hay Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heid Field | - | Small Airport |
| Holyoake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Juergensen Field | - | Small Airport |
| Laurel / Whittington Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Listowel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mount Forest Roths' Field | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in West Grey
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| St. Peter's Catholic Church |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About West Grey
What is the population of West Grey?
West Grey has a population of 13,131 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 337.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.2% female and 50.8% male.
Is West Grey expensive to live in?
The median household income is $77,500, 3% 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 $860 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is West Grey safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, West Grey receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in West Grey?
West Grey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches, with 13.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in West Grey?
The unemployment rate in West Grey is 7.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $868. There are 407 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 23.5% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in West Grey?
The median home value in West Grey is $500,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $860. The homeownership rate is 85.9%.
How are the schools in West Grey?
9.4% of adults in West Grey hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.8% have completed high school. 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in West Grey?
The average commute in West Grey is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 86.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.5% work from home.
What are the demographics of West Grey?
The racial and ethnic makeup of West Grey is 97.7% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian. 91.9% of residents speak only English at home.