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Kitchener location & demographic data

A data profile of Kitchener, Ontario — home to about 280,494 people. Explore demographics, housing, and building-permit activity, all from Neighbourly's Canadian location intelligence platform.

Kitchener at a glance

Key demographic and housing indicators for Kitchener.

Population
280,494
Median age
38
years
Median household income
$93,000
per year
Homeownership rate
61%
39% rent
Median home value
$695,000
Median rent
$1,350
per month
Avg. commute
24 min
Unemployment
11%
Avg. household size
2.6
people

About Kitchener

Kitchener is home to approximately 280,494 residents, with a median age of 38. The median household income is $93,000 and 61% of homes are owner-occupied. The median home value sits around $695,000, with median rent near $1,350 per month. Residents of Kitchener report an average commute of about 24 min.

Kitchener demographics in detail

Age, income, education, and household breakdowns for Kitchener.

Age distribution

0–1417%
15–2412%
25–4431%
45–6425%
65+15%

Household income

Under $40k16%
$40–79k29%
$80–99k13%
$100–149k23%
$150k+21%

Education (age 25+)

No certificate16%
High school27%
College / trade28%
Bachelor’s or higher29%

Household composition

One-person26%
Couples53%
Multigenerational3%

Neighbourhoods in Kitchener

All 4 neighbourhoods in Kitchener with location data. Select one for local insights.

Districts & sub-areas of Kitchener

Kitchener is made up of 13 lower-tier areas, each with its own data profile.

Kitchener — frequently asked questions

What is the population of Kitchener?

Kitchener has a population of approximately 280,494 residents.

What is the median household income in Kitchener?

The median household income in Kitchener is $93,000 per year.

What is the average home price in Kitchener?

The median dwelling value in Kitchener is approximately $695,000.

What is the homeownership rate in Kitchener?

About 61% of homes in Kitchener are owner-occupied, while roughly 39% are rented.

How much is rent in Kitchener?

The median monthly rent in Kitchener is around $1,350.

What is the median age in Kitchener?

The median age in Kitchener is 38 years.

What is the average commute time in Kitchener?

Residents of Kitchener have an average commute of about 24 min.

What percentage of Kitchener residents have a university degree?

About 29% of Kitchener residents aged 25 and over hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.

How many households in Kitchener earn over $150,000?

Roughly 21% of households in Kitchener have an income of $150,000 or more per year.

The data behind Kitchener

This profile is built from Neighbourly's live Canadian datasets.

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