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Ancaster
City in Ontario, Canada
Overview
Ancaster is a charming community within Hamilton, Ontario, known for its blend of historical architecture, modern development, and scenic green spaces. The city offers small-town warmth, excellent amenities, and easy access to outdoor adventures in the Niagara escarpment.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Ontario
Population
40,557
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
43.22°, -79.99°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
87
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,755
Local Cost
$1,960
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
95
English
98
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
21.4°C
Winter Avg
-3.3°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
-31.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
791 mm
Internet Speed
91 Mbps
Upload
45 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
24
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
19
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YHM
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 40 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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