The Basics
Ingersoll is home to about 13,700 people and sits on the Thames River in Oxford County. You can access Highway 401 at exits 218 and 222, putting you about 10-15 minutes west of Woodstock and 30-35 minutes east of London. That highway access matters if you're commuting for work.
Why Ingersoll Works
Location and Transportation
The 401 access is obvious, but here's what sets Ingersoll apart: it has VIA Rail Corridor service. If you work in Toronto, you can park and ride from your own station without transferring at Aldershot. That's unusual for a town this size. London's tech sector and Western University are just over half an hour away. Woodstock's Toyota plant is twenty minutes.
Healthcare Access
Most small towns have lost their hospitals. Ingersoll hasn't. Alexandra Hospital at 29 Noxon Street offers 24/7 emergency care, diagnostic imaging, and inpatient services. If you have young children or aging parents, having a hospital in town changes your daily reality.
Recreation That's Actually Used
Victoria Park Community Centre has a 25-meter lap pool, fitness centre, and year-round programming. The Ingersoll District Memorial Arena hosts hockey and winter leagues. Add the John Lawson Trail along the Thames, a skatepark, splash pad, and 18-hole golf club, and you get infrastructure that supports family life instead of just selling it.
Heritage and Culture
Ingersoll is the birthplace of the famous 1866 Mammoth Cheese, a 7,300-pound wheel that put Canadian cheddar on the map. The Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum and Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre give the town cultural depth most bedroom communities lack. Ingersoll also anchors the Oxford County Cheese Trail.
Where to Live in Ingersoll
Locals think about neighbourhoods based on downtown proximity, school catchments, and highway access rather than marketing names.
Heritage Core (Downtown & Thames Street)
Victorian and Edwardian century homes on generous lots with mature trees. You're walking distance to independent shops and riverside trails. These homes have original trim, tall ceilings, and front porches built for summer evenings.
Good for: Heritage lovers who value walkability and architectural character.
North End (Near Highway 59/Exit 218)
Newer subdivisions with move-in-ready homes and quick 401 access. Two-storey detached homes, townhomes, and family crescents close to Laurie Hawkins PS and IDCI. Commuter-friendly without feeling identical to everywhere else.
Good for: Families with school-age kids and London or Woodstock commuters.
South End (Near Exit 222)
Family subdivisions built in the 2000s and 2010s with modern layouts near the Ingersoll Golf Club. Quick highway exits, flat lots, minimal maintenance.
Good for: Practical efficiency and easy highway access.
Established Central Pockets
Post-war bungalows and 1½-storey homes on walkable streets near the community centre. Renovation-friendly properties with character minus the heritage price tag.
Good for: First-time buyers who want central location and walkability.
Current Market Conditions (October 2025)
The Woodstock-Ingersoll-Tillsonburg area saw 186 sales in October, down 10.6% year-over-year. The benchmark price is $608,800 (down 2.2% from last year), with a median detached home price of $649,900. Active listings are up 15.5% to 893 homes, and months of inventory sits at 5.1.
What this means: We're in a balanced-to-buyer-leaning market with good selection. You have time to think, negotiate properly, and get thorough inspections. Price reductions are happening.
Here's what those citywide averages don't tell you: a heritage Victorian near the museum trades differently than a 2015-build backing onto a school. I track Ingersoll-specific trends in real time, including new listings, price reductions, and absorption by neighbourhood. Before you make a decision, I'll pull a custom micro-market report showing what's actually happening on your street in your price range.
Schools in Ingersoll
Public (Thames Valley District School Board)
- • Harrisfield PS (JK-8) serves central catchments
- • Laurie Hawkins PS (JK-8) serves north and east areas
- • Royal Roads PS (JK-8) serves south and west catchments
- • Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute (IDCI) for grades 9-12
Catholic (London District Catholic School Board)
- • St. Jude's Catholic Elementary (JK-8)
Always verify catchments directly with TVDSB or LDCSB before you buy. I can walk you through the locator tools when we tour homes.
Getting Around
Highway 401 at exits 218 and 222 puts you on the corridor in under five minutes. London is 30-35 minutes away. VIA Rail runs multiple daily trains to Toronto, London, and Windsor if you want to skip the 401 parking lot.
For regional transit, Middlesex County Connect Route 2 links London-Ingersoll-Woodstock on weekdays and Saturdays. T:GO connects Tillsonburg, Ingersoll, and Woodstock.
Downtown Ingersoll is genuinely walkable for daily errands. The John Lawson Trail offers family-friendly cycling without dodging highway traffic.
Parks and Activities
Victoria Park Community Centre
25m pool, fitness centre, year-round programming
Ingersoll District Memorial Arena
Hockey, figure skating, winter leagues
John Lawson Trail
Riverside, flat, stroller-friendly
Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum
Local heritage and the 1866 cheese story
Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre
Classes, exhibits, artisan markets
Ingersoll Golf Club
18 holes
Good For The Soll
Free outdoor music festival
Oxford County Cheese Trail
Farm-to-table dining route
The CAMI Plant Situation
CAMI Assembly Plant, GM's facility for BrightDrop electric vans, ended production on October 21, 2025. The company announced layoffs and said the site's future is under review.
Some buyers are pausing. Some sellers are adjusting timelines. But Ingersoll isn't a one-plant town, and the region is actively diversifying.
If you're relocating for work or worried about resale, I'll give you the latest information on how quickly homes are selling, whether prices are holding or softening, and whether now's the time to buy or wait.
Who Does Well in Ingersoll?
Commuters who want highway and rail access to London or Toronto without sacrificing green space or affordability.
Families prioritizing schools, recreation, and walkable downtown infrastructure.
Heritage home lovers who want century architecture and front-porch living without the Toronto premium.
First-time and move-up buyers seeking a real community at a price point that makes sense.
Active retirees who want the golf club, trails, arts centre, and hospital proximity with a walkable downtown that has character.
Next Steps
Whether you're interested in a heritage Victorian near the Cheese Museum or a move-in-ready two-storey backing onto a school, I'll tailor a search to your lifestyle and budget.
Tell me your budget, timeline, and how you'll use the home. I'll send a custom Ingersoll micro-market brief with on-market opportunities, school catchment checks, walkability maps, recent sold comps, and days-on-market trends.
Let's talk.
Ready to Explore Ingersoll?
Whether you're after heritage character downtown or a family-friendly subdivision with quick highway access, I'll build a custom search based on your priorities.
About Jay Friesen
Jay Friesen is a REALTOR® with the Jennifer Gale Team, serving Woodstock, Tillsonburg, Ingersoll, and Oxford County. With 40 years as an Oxford County resident and 24 years of leadership experience at Toyota, Jay brings unmatched local knowledge and strategic negotiation skills to every transaction.
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