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Kitchener
City in Ontario, Canada
Overview
Kitchener, a dynamic mid-sized city in Ontario's Waterloo Region, blends tech innovation with rich German-Canadian heritage. Known for its cultural festivals, thriving food scene, and scenic parks, Kitchener provides both urban excitement and quiet neighborhoods.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Ontario
Population
256,885
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
43.43°, -80.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
76
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,862
Local Cost
$1,870
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
7.4°C
Summer Avg
19.9°C
Winter Avg
-5.2°C
Record High
36.5°C
Record Low
-28.5°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
761 mm
Internet Speed
303 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
65
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
1
Parks
56
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YKF
Distance
11 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 6 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 87/100.
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