Amherstburg

City in Ontario, Canada

Overview

Amherstburg, Ontario, is a picturesque riverside town near Windsor, celebrated for its rich history and inviting atmosphere. Visitors are drawn to its charming downtown, heritage sites, and easy access to nature along the Detroit River. With its friendly community and scenic surroundings, it's an ideal spot for relaxed getaways.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Ontario
Population
21,936
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
42.10°, -83.10°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,170
Local Cost
$1,400
Local Income
$2,750
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
-2.2°C
Record High
34.5°C
Record Low
-24.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
865 mm
Internet Speed
400 Mbps
Upload
148 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YQG
Distance
23 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 34 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.