Dorchester
City in Ontario, Canada
Overview
Dorchester is a charming small town located just east of London, Ontario, blending rural tranquility with the convenience of proximity to urban amenities. Known for its green spaces, friendly community, and family-focused lifestyle, it offers a peaceful retreat from city life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Ontario
Population
9,329
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
42.98°, -81.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,106
Local Cost
$1,540
Local Income
$2,850
Cashless
85
English
99
Temperature
8.8°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
-3.7°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-26.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
660 mm
Internet Speed
307 Mbps
Upload
108 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
13
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
22.0
Airport
YXU
Distance
9 km
Explore
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 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 80/100.