Ontario · Census Metropolitan Area
Windsor by the numbers
Windsor is Canada's 15th largest metro area, home to about 489K people, growing faster than the country since 2021 (+11.2% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,451, the median age is 42.4 and January averages -4°C.
People
Population of Windsor
The Windsor census metropolitan area had an estimated 488,738 people on July 1, 2025, up +11.2% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 422,630 people, +6.0% more than in 2016.
The City of Windsor itself had an estimated 269,614 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Windsor area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor | 269,614 | 229,660 | +5.7% | 1,573 |
| Lakeshore | 45,954 | 40,410 | +10.4% | 76 |
| LaSalle | 36,452 | 32,721 | +8.4% | 504 |
| Leamington | 34,653 | 29,680 | +7.6% | 114 |
| Amherstburg | 27,509 | 23,524 | +7.2% | 128 |
| Tecumseh | 25,554 | 23,300 | +0.3% | 246 |
| Kingsville | 25,302 | 22,119 | +2.6% | 90 |
| Essex | 23,872 | 21,216 | +3.9% | 76 |
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0148-01, Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0155-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0003-01
2021 Census
Who lives in Windsor
Age
Median age is 42.4 (Canada: 41.6). 19.3% of residents are 65 or older and 16.3% are under 15.
Languages
9.4% can speak both official languages. At home, 82.9% speak mostly English, 0.6% mostly French and 12.7% mostly another language.
Immigration
23.3% of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and 3.8% arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 27.2% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 25.3% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 5.8% a trades certificate.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0030-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0223-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0227-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0302-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0384-01
Money
Income and jobs in Windsor
Half of Windsor households made more than $82,000 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Unemployment rate
In September 2026, the unemployment rate was 7.9% and 59.4% of adults had a job.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0061-01, Statistics Canada, Table 14-10-0459-01
Housing
Housing in Windsor
Average rent (October 2024)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,451 a month on average, +5.5% from a year earlier and +39.8% over five years. The rental vacancy rate was 3.6%. Within the City of Windsor itself, a two-bedroom averaged $1,364.
New homes being built
Builders started 1,081 new homes in the Windsor area in the 12 months to September 2026, -16.8% from the year before. That is 2.2 new homes per 1,000 residents. Source: Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0154-01 (CMHC housing starts)
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0258-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0256-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0253-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0133-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0127-01
Commuting
Getting around Windsor
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Safety
Crime in Windsor
The Crime Severity Index weighs each police-reported crime by how serious it is. Canada in 2006 = 100. Windsor's index fell -11.9% in the latest year.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0026-01
Every crime type in Windsor → Car theft, break-ins, fraud, homicides and more.
Climate
Windsor weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Windsor A weather station, 4.3 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
Official city data
Windsor open data & fun facts
City of Windsor Open Data Catalogue · 98 datasets
- All Service Requests Customer-initiated service requests entered into the City of Windsor 311 system.
- Trees Locations of trees in Windsor, on the right-of-way or in City parks.
- 311 Contact Centre Metrics Yearly key performance indicators for the Windsor 311 Contact Centre.
- Skunk Inspection Service Requests 311 requests for skunk-related property inspection, education and deterrence.
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FAQ
Windsor questions, answered
What is the population of Windsor?
The Windsor metro area had an estimated 488,738 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Windsor itself had about 269,614.
How much is rent in Windsor?
In October 2024 the average rent in Windsor was $1,193 for a one-bedroom and $1,451 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Windsor?
The median household income in Windsor was $82,000 before tax in 2020 ($73,000 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $102,300.
What is the unemployment rate in Windsor?
The unemployment rate in Windsor was 7.9% in September 2026 (Labour Force Survey, three-month moving average, seasonally adjusted).
How cold does it get in Windsor?
January averages -3.8°C, with average lows of -7.3°C. Windsor gets about 129 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 28.1°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Windsor bilingual?
9.4% of people in Windsor can speak both English and French; 88.2% speak English only and 0.1% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Windsor?
The median age in Windsor was 42.4 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Is Windsor safe?
Windsor had a Crime Severity Index of 55.4 in 2025, compared with 75.0 for Canada as a whole. A lower number means less, and less serious, police-reported crime.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.