Best neighbourhoods in Guelph for young professionals
Guelph isn't really a transit city. Only 3.8% of commuters take public transit, though 40.6% get to work in under 15 minutes and 4.9% walk. It's also fairly low-density overall, about 2,973 people per square kilometre, and 33.6% of residents citywide have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Among neighbourhoods that show up often for young professionals, Hamilton Corner combines strong income ($117,000) with high education (50.2% university-educated) at a still-youngish median age of 38.4. Hart Village skews younger, median age 27.6, with 50% university-educated and $97,000 income.
What matters for young professionals in Guelph
Bars are the Guelphaggregate's percentile rank vs Ontario's 20,000+ census areas on the metrics that drive this persona.
Top neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Median income | Median age | University-educated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Hamilton Corner · Guelph | $117,000 | 38.4 | 50.2% |
| 2. Kortright Hills · Guelph | $133,000 | 40.8 | 42.8% |
| 3. Hart Village · Guelph | $97,000 | 27.6 | 50.0% |
| 4. Farnham · Guelph | $117,000 | 34.8 | 40.5% |
| 5. Clair & Gordon · Guelph | $96,000 | 47.6 | 50.0% |
| 6. Grange Hill East · Guelph | $117,000 | 36.4 | 32.6% |
| 7. Clairfields · Guelph | $94,000 | 32.8 | 42.5% |
| 8. The Village by the Arboretum · Guelph | $92,000 | 79.5 | 46.1% |
| 9. Waverley · Guelph | $109,000 | 42.8 | 35.0% |
| 10. Rickson Ridge · Guelph | $98,000 | 34.0 | 37.2% |
| 11. West Willow Woods · Guelph | $111,000 | 35.2 | 31.8% |
| 12. Old University · Guelph | $93,000 | 38.0 | 40.8% |
| 13. Wyndham & Wellington · Guelph | $87,000 | 44.4 | 44.3% |
| 14. Priory Park · Guelph | $93,000 | 39.2 | 38.4% |
| 15. Exhibition Park · Guelph | $86,000 | 36.0 | 44.0% |
| 16. Brant · Guelph | $101,000 | 36.4 | 28.6% |
| 17. Victoria & Grange · Guelph | $94,000 | 39.2 | 29.1% |
| 18. Stevenson & Elizabeth · Guelph | $92,000 | 44.0 | 31.0% |
| 19. Parkwood Gardens · Guelph | $88,000 | 47.2 | 29.8% |
| 20. Two Rivers · Guelph | $89,000 | 35.6 | 28.9% |
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Common questions
Is Guelph good for young professionals?
It can be. Citywide, 40.6% of commuters get to work in under 15 minutes, and 33.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher. Public transit use is low though, just 3.8%.
What is the best Guelph neighbourhood for young professionals?
Hamilton Corner is a strong pick, with a median income of $117,000, 50.2% university-educated residents, and a median age of 38.4. Hart Village is younger still, median age 27.6, with $97,000 income and 50% university-educated.
Do people in Guelph walk or take transit to work?
Not much. Only 4.9% walk to work and 3.8% take public transit citywide. Most commutes are short though, 40.6% take under 15 minutes.
How educated is Guelph overall?
About 33.6% of residents citywide have a bachelor's degree or higher. Some neighbourhoods run well above that, Hart Village and Hamilton Corner both sit around 50%.