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Wilmot, ON
Ontario · Guelph Metro
Wilmot is a small city in Ontario with a population of 21,429. Residents earn $114,000 per year, which is 52% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Wilmot Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
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Is Wilmot a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Wilmot receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Wilmot offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Wilmot is $114,000, which is significantly higher than the national average / 52% above $75,149. This places Wilmot among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Wilmot is $775,000, making it a premium housing market at 175% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x 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
16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.1% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Wilmot 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 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches, including 49.5 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Wilmot vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Wilmot vs U.S. Average
Income: Wilmot vs U.S.
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Income
| Median HH Income | $114,000 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,850 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,170 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.8% |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 664 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 39.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $775,000 |
| 175% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,100 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 11.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 85.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.5% |
| Housing Units | 7,890 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Wilmot 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 | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 101.9 sq mi (263.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 210/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3958°N, 80.6352°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 127 km |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 147 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in |
Wilmot has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.7% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 27.1% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 5.4% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 210/sq mi |
| Total Area | 101.9 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 24.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 39.5% |
Schools in Wilmot
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Wilmot
17 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 | |
| Radio Laurier | alternative, college radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON (MP3 stream) | features, news | MP3 128 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 | |
| CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo DI | community alternative | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo S2 | community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKOT-FM 101.3 Giant FM classic rock | canada, classic rock | AAC+ 32 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 |
Museums in Wilmot
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brubacher House | ||||
| Brubacher House | ||||
| Castle Kilbride | ||||
| City of Waterloo Museum | ||||
| City of Waterloo Museum | ||||
| Doon Heritage Village | ||||
| Doon Heritage Village | ||||
| Drumbo and District Museum | ||||
| Earth Sciences Museum | ||||
| Earth Sciences Museum | ||||
| Homer Watson House & Gallery | ||||
| Homer Watson House & Gallery | ||||
| Joseph Schneider Haus | ||||
| Joseph Schneider Haus | ||||
| Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum | ||||
| Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum | ||||
| Kichener-Waterloo Art Gallery | ||||
| Kichener-Waterloo Art Gallery | ||||
| Princeton & District Museum | ||||
| St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway | ||||
| The Gallery | ||||
| The Gallery | ||||
| TheMuseum | ||||
| TheMuseum | ||||
| Waterloo Central Railway Resoration Shop | ||||
| Wilmot Heritage Fire Brigades Museum |
Libraries in Wilmot
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County of Brant Public Library - Paris Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Dana Porter Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Davis Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Davis Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitchener Public Library - Country Hills | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitchener Public Library - Country Hills | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitchener Public Library - Forest Heights | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitchener Public Library - Grand River Stanley Park | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitchener Public Library - Grand River Stanley Park | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitchener Public Library - Main | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitchener Public Library - Pioneer Park | 0.0 | |||||
| Kitchener Public Library - Pioneer Park | 0.0 | |||||
| Laurier Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lusi Wong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lusi Wong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mini Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Innerkip | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Plattsville | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Princeton | 0.0 | |||||
| Oxford County Library - Tavistock | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - Ayr Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - Baden Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - Bloomingdale Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region of Waterloo Library - Breslau Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region of Waterloo Library - Breslau Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - Elmira Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - Linwood Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - New Dundee Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - New Dundee Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - New Hamburg Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - St. Clements Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region of Waterloo Library - St. Jacobs Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Region Of Waterloo Library - Wellesley Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Southwest Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Jerome's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Jerome's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Waterloo Public Library - Eastside Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Waterloo Public Library - John M. Harper Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Waterloo Public Library - John M. Harper Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Waterloo Public Library - Main | 0.0 | |||||
| Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Wilmot
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchener Market | |||||
| Martin's Maple Syrup | |||||
| Rolling Acres | |||||
| St. Jacobs Farmers' Market |
Breweries in Wilmot
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block Three Brewing Company | ||||
| Peel Street Beverage Company | ||||
| Red Circle Brewing | ||||
| Red Circle Brewing | ||||
| Schooner Street Brewery | ||||
| Schooner Street Brewery | ||||
| Short Finger Brewing Company | ||||
| Short Finger Brewing Company | ||||
| Twas Now Brewing Inc. | ||||
| Twas Now Brewing Inc. | ||||
| TWB Co-operative Brewing | ||||
| TWB Co-operative Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Wilmot
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchener Memorial Auditorium |
Ski Resorts Near Wilmot
2 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 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Wilmot
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Brantford Municipal Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | Medium Airport |
| London International Airport | YXU | Medium Airport |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport | YKF | Medium Airport |
| St Thomas Municipal Airport | YQS | 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 |
| Briggs Field | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels (Armstrong Field) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brussels / Hemingway Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bushhawk Creek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cambridge / Reid's Field | - | Small Airport |
| Campbellville (Bellshill Airpark) | - | Small Airport |
| Cardwell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Ceilidh 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 |
| 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 |
| Flamboro Centre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fordwich Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Gamble Field | - | 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 |
| 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 |
Treatment Centers in Wilmot
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CBI Health Group |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wilmot
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Wilmot Centre Missionary Church |
Frequently Asked Questions About Wilmot
What is the population of Wilmot?
Wilmot has a population of 21,429 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 210 people per square mile, spread across 101.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
Is Wilmot expensive to live in?
The median household income is $114,000, 52% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $775,000 (175% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Wilmot safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Wilmot receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Wilmot?
Wilmot 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 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 37.1 inches, with 49.5 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Wilmot?
The unemployment rate in Wilmot is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,170. There are 664 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 39.5% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Wilmot?
The median home value in Wilmot is $775,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,100. The homeownership rate is 85.5%.
How are the schools in Wilmot?
16.7% of adults in Wilmot hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.1% have completed high school. 5.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Wilmot?
The average commute in Wilmot is 25 minutes. 87.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 39.5% work from home.
What are the demographics of Wilmot?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Wilmot is 95.7% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% Asian. 89.3% of residents speak only English at home.