Meaford
Town · Ontario · Population 11,485
Housing and jobs
Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Meaford, with comparisons and sources.
Affordability
Average monthly rent$986/month
ON: $1,408/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $888/month · 2016: $926/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Average rent, 1-bedroom apartmentPurpose-built rentals, CMHC October survey.$919/month
CMHC, 2025
Average rent, 2-bedroom apartmentPurpose-built rentals, CMHC October survey.$1,192/month
CMHC, 2025
Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$600,000
ON: $700,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $330,882 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Households spending 30%+ of income on housing18.9%
ON: 24.2% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 24.4% · 2016: 21.6% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Economy
Median household income$79,500
ON: $91,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $66,111 · 2016: $71,197 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021
Population growth (5-year)4.5%
ON: 5.8% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: -1% · Statistics Canada, 2021
Unemployment rate10.2%
ON: 12.2% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 5.4% · 2016: 5.1% · Statistics Canada, 2021