Newcomer hubs neighbourhoods in Guelph
Guelph Junction is the top newcomer hub in Guelph. About 51% of residents there are immigrants, the highest share in the city, and the typical family income is $114,000. Hamilton Corner follows close behind at 43% immigrants, with an income around $128,000.
Citywide, about 24% of Guelph residents are immigrants and just 0.2% speak French at home, so most newcomers land in English-speaking households. About 5.5% of residents speak a non-official language at home overall.
Newcomer hubs here aren't lower-income pockets. Rickson Ridge is 42% immigrants with a $93,000 typical income, and several other hubs sit well above the city's typical numbers.
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The first bar is the headline ranking metric; the rest are related axes for context. Bars are the Guelphaggregate's percentile rank vs Ontario's 20,000+ census areas.
Top neighbourhoods in Guelph by immigrants
| Neighbourhood | immigrants | Median income |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Parkwood Gardens · Guelph | 51 | $114,000 |
| 2. West Willow Woods · Guelph | 50 | $111,000 |
| 3. Onward Willow · Guelph | 47 | $72,500 |
| 4. Clairfields · Guelph | 43 | $128,000 |
| 5. Rickson Ridge · Guelph | 42 | $93,000 |
| 6. Brant · Guelph | 38 | $77,500 |
| 7. Wellington Woods · Guelph | 38 | — |
| 8. Hart Village · Guelph | 35 | $133,000 |
| 9. Hamilton Corner · Guelph | 34 | $118,000 |
| 10. Clair & Gordon · Guelph | 33 | $96,000 |
| 11. Farnham · Guelph | 31 | $117,000 |
| 12. Kortright Hills · Guelph | 30 | $133,000 |
| 13. Woodlawn & Woolwich · Guelph | 30 | $72,500 |
| 14. Grange Hill East · Guelph | 30 | $103,000 |
| 15. Hanlon Creek · Guelph | 30 | $69,000 |
| 16. Woolwich & Speedvale · Guelph | 30 | $84,000 |
| 17. Waverley · Guelph | 29 | $63,200 |
| 18. Priory Park · Guelph | 28 | $94,000 |
| 19. The Junction · Guelph | 27 | $80,000 |
| 20. Old University · Guelph | 27 | $93,000 |
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Common questions
Which Guelph neighbourhood has the most immigrants?
Guelph Junction leads, with about 51% of residents being immigrants. Hamilton Corner is close behind at 43%.
Where do newcomers settle in Guelph?
Guelph Junction, Hamilton Corner, and Rickson Ridge all have some of the highest immigrant shares in the city, at 51%, 43%, and 42%.
What language do most Guelph residents speak at home?
About 77% of Guelph residents speak English at home, citywide. Only 0.2% speak French, and about 5.5% speak another language.
Are newcomer neighbourhoods in Guelph affordable?
They vary. Rickson Ridge has a typical income of $93,000 with 42% immigrants, while Hamilton Corner and Kortright Hills, also high-immigrant areas, have incomes around $128,000 and $133,000.