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Waterloo
City in Ontario, Canada
Overview
Waterloo, a lively city in southern Ontario, is renowned for its tech industry, top-ranked universities, and dynamic arts scene. The city blends academic energy and suburban tranquility, offering diverse experiences for visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Ontario
Population
121,436
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
43.47°, -80.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,805
Local Cost
$1,770
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
90
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
448 Mbps
Upload
78 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
107
Coworking
1
Cafes
45
Nightlife
20
Parks
41
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 2026-03-21.
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 23 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 95/100.
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