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Zephyr, ON
Ontario · Oshawa Metro
Zephyr is a small town in Ontario with a population of 505. Residents earn $82,573 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Data updated June 2026
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How Zephyr Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
B+Housing
B+Crime
C+Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Zephyr a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Zephyr receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Zephyr offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Zephyr is $82,573, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Zephyr is $461,770, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x 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
32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Zephyr has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 272 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches, including 9.4 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Zephyr vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Zephyr vs U.S. Average
Income: Zephyr vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $82,573 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,716 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $918 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 16 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $461,770 |
| 64% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,012 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 66.5% |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Housing Units | 202 |
Property Tax
Crime Rates: Zephyr 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 | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 111.1 sq mi (287.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2001°N, 79.2663°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in |
Zephyr has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.1").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.9% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 17.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Total Area | 111.1 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
Radio Stations near Zephyr
26 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #100 BEST IBIZA DEEP HOUSE | chill, chill house | MP3 | |
| 100% ACID JAZZ | acid, acid jazz | MP3 128 kbps | |
| A MISSISSIPPI BLUES | blues, bluesrock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Power Pop Rock Radio | classic rock, pop | MP3 320 kbps | |
| CJRK-FM 102.7 "East FM" Toronto, ON | multicultural, multilingual | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CBC Radio One - Barrie, ON | features, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CHKT 1430 "Fairchild Radio" Toronto, ON | multicultural, multilingual | AAC 50 kbps | |
| CISO-FM 89.1 "MAX FM" Orillia, ON (AAC Stream) | modern rock | AAC 64 kbps | |
| CFJB-FM 95.7 "Rock 95" Barrie, ON | - | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| CKMB 107.5 "KOOL FM" Barrie, ON | hot adult contemporary | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| 93.7 K Country | - | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| A9RADIO | arts, culture | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CIUX-FM "Hits 105.5" Uxbridge, ON | adult contemporary | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| Absoluut FM | community radio, dutch | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CKOU "K Country 93.7" Georgina, ON | - | AAC+ 49 kbps | |
| CJLF "LIFE 100.3" Barrie, ON | christian, christian praise&worship | OGG | |
| CISO-FM 89.1 "MAX FM" Orillia, ON (MP3 Stream) | modern rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CIWS-FM 102.9 "Whistle FM" Stoufville, ON (alternative stream) | community radio | AAC 64 kbps | |
| CIWS-FM 102.9 "Whistle FM" Stoufville, ON | community radio | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Hits 93 Toronto | dance, hits | MP3 320 kbps | |
| MCBN Radio | music, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Happysound | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Flow 98 7 CKFG-FM - Toronto | hip hop, r&b | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Disney Country FM 89.1 | pop, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CJSA-HD4 CMR Diversity FM 101.3 (Punjabi Stream) Toronto, ON | multicultural | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIOWAVES | funk, oldies | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Zephyr
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver River Museum | ||||
| Eildon Hall | ||||
| Georgina Military Museum | ||||
| L. M. Montgomery Museum | ||||
| Latcham Gallery | ||||
| Leaskdale Manse House | ||||
| Quaker Hill | ||||
| Sharon Temple | ||||
| Uxbridge Historical Centre | ||||
| Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre |
Libraries in Zephyr
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brock Libraries - Beaverton Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Brock Libraries - Cannington Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Brock Libraries - Sunderland Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Discovery Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Gwillimbury Public Library - Holland Landing Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| East Gwillimbury Public Library - Mount Albert Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Georgina Public Library - Keswick Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Georgina Public Library - Pefferlaw Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Georgina Public Library - Peter Gzowski Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Newmarket Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pickering Public Library - Claremont Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Richmond Hill Public Library - Oak Ridges Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Uxbridge Public Library - Main Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Uxbridge Public Library - Zephyr Branch | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library | 0.0 |
Gas Stations in Zephyr
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Zephyr
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Zephyr
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muddy York Brewing Co. | ||||
| The Second Wedge Brewing Co. |
Ski Resorts Near Zephyr
7 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Eden | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| The small snow downhill tubing | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Earl Bales Park Ski and Snowboard Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| ROC | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Valley Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Horseshoe Valley Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| The Heights Ski & Country Club | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Zephyr
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | Large Airport |
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport | YLK | Medium Airport |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport | YTZ | Medium Airport |
| Brampton-Caledon Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Huronia Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Oshawa Executive Airport | YOO | Medium Airport |
| Alliston Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Baldwin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Baldwin West Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Barrie Executive Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beaverton Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Beaverton North | - | Small Airport |
| Beeton Field | - | Small Airport |
| Bethany / Whitetail Valley Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Blackstock / Martyn | - | Small Airport |
| Bradford Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Brechin / Ronan Aircraft Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brechin / Skywagon City Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brougham High Perspective Hang Glider Port | - | Small Airport |
| Cameron/Arbour Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cookstown / Kirby Field Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Cookstown / Tally-Ho Field | - | Small Airport |
| Cookstown Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cooper Falls Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dillon Field | - | Small Airport |
| Dimkovski Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Dunsford Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Edenvale Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Foxden Farms | - | Small Airport |
| Gilford | - | Small Airport |
| Greenbank-Uxbridge-Port Perry Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Grenfel Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hampton | - | Small Airport |
| Hampton / Morawetz Field | - | Small Airport |
| Holland Landing Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Hoskin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kirkfield / Balsam Lake Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Little's Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Lorneville Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mansfield Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Omemee Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Orillia-RAMA Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Orono / Hawkefield Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Orono Field | - | Small Airport |
| Palestine Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pine Point Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Platinum Park Airport | - | Small Airport |
| PR Ajax Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Rollick Airpark | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Zephyr
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Canada Post | |
| Canada Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zephyr
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St. Paul's Leaskdale Church | |
| Zephyr United Church |
Frequently Asked Questions About Zephyr
What is the population of Zephyr?
Zephyr has a population of 505 residents and is located in Ontario. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 111.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
Is Zephyr expensive to live in?
The median household income is $82,573, 10% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $461,770 (64% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
Is Zephyr safe?
Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Zephyr receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Zephyr?
Zephyr has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches, with 9.4 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Zephyr?
The unemployment rate in Zephyr is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $918. There are 16 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 23.8% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Zephyr?
The median home value in Zephyr is $461,770. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,012. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.
How are the schools in Zephyr?
32.9% of adults in Zephyr hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
What is transportation like in Zephyr?
The average commute in Zephyr is 27 minutes. 83.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 23.8% work from home.
What are the demographics of Zephyr?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Zephyr is 94.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3.1% Asian. 82% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.1% speak Spanish.