Quietest neighbourhoods in Waterloo
Waterloo's quietest neighbourhoods are the least densely built. Beechwood tops the list at just 289 people per square kilometre, well under the citywide average of 2,941. Clair Hills and Eastbridge follow at 724 and 751 per square kilometre.
These areas tend to be more suburban. Citywide, 54.3% of homes are single-detached and 65.3% are owner-occupied, both signs of lower-density living. The typical Waterloo resident is 39.6 years old.
Erbsville, at 874 people per square kilometre, has the highest income among the quiet group, at $151,000.
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The first bar is the headline ranking metric; the rest are related axes for context. Bars are the Waterlooaggregate's percentile rank vs Ontario's 20,000+ census areas.
Top neighbourhoods in Waterloo by population density
| Neighbourhood | population density | Median income |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Weber & Albert · Waterloo | 2 /km² | — |
| 2. Beechwood · Waterloo | 289 /km² | — |
| 3. Millennium & Cider Mill · Waterloo | 414 /km² | $140,000 |
| 4. Lake Louise & Conservation · Waterloo | 421 /km² | $120,000 |
| 5. Clair Hills · Waterloo | 724 /km² | $117,000 |
| 6. Eastbridge · Waterloo | 751 /km² | $86,000 |
| 7. Erbsville · Waterloo | 874 /km² | $151,000 |
| 8. Lexington & Columbia · Waterloo | 905 /km² | $96,000 |
| 9. University Downs · Waterloo | 931 /km² | $98,000 |
| 10. Westmount · Waterloo | 1,156 /km² | $122,000 |
| 11. Uptown · Waterloo | 1,444 /km² | $91,000 |
| 12. Laurelwood · Waterloo | 1,659 /km² | $146,000 |
| 13. Lakeshore Village · Waterloo | 1,697 /km² | $84,000 |
| 14. Northfield & Davenport · Waterloo | 1,708 /km² | $77,000 |
| 15. Fairfield · Waterloo | 2,057 /km² | $121,000 |
| 16. Bridgeport & Margaret · Waterloo | 2,065 /km² | $106,000 |
| 17. Northdale · Waterloo | 2,364 /km² | $61,200 |
| 18. Rummelhardt · Waterloo | 2,379 /km² | $120,000 |
| 19. University of Waterloo Place · Waterloo | 2,400 /km² | $56,800 |
| 20. Mt. Hope - Huron Park · Waterloo | 2,419 /km² | $105,000 |
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Common questions
What is the quietest neighbourhood in Waterloo?
Beechwood, with a population density of just 289 people per square kilometre, far below the citywide figure of 2,941.
How dense is Waterloo overall?
Waterloo averages 2,941 people per square kilometre citywide, but that varies a lot by neighbourhood. Quiet spots like Clair Hills and Eastbridge sit at 724 and 751.
Are Waterloo's quiet neighbourhoods mostly houses?
Yes. Citywide, 54.3% of homes are single-detached and 65.3% are owner-occupied, both typical of lower-density, quieter areas.
Which quiet Waterloo neighbourhood has the highest income?
Erbsville, with a median income of $151,000 and a population density of 874 people per square kilometre.