Brantford Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Demographics

As per the 2016 census, the population of Brantford is 98,179. The city of Brantford witnessed a growth of 3910 people, an increasing 4.1% growth rate. The population density of this city is 1,609 people per square kilometre.

• AGE: The average age of the residents of this city is 40.8 years, which is less than the national average. The majority of the population falls in the working-age group (15 to 64 years), accounting for nearly 65% of the total population. This age group is followed by the youngest population (0 to 14 years) and makes 17.8% of the total residents. The smallest group of city dwellers is that of 85 years and over. Around 20 people were above the age of 100 years at the time of the census.

• IMMIGRANTS: The total number of immigrants in Brantford is 13,075. Around 985 immigrants moved to the city from 2011 to 2016. In addition, there are a total of 325 non-permanent residents living in the city.

Out of the total population, around 9,485 people form a part of visible minorities. The South Asian community makes up the largest minority group with 3,130 people. The second-largest visible minority is that of Blacks, followed by South Asians accounting for 1,055 people.

Homes For Sale in Brantford

Dwellings in Brantford are of various types based on their structure, including apartments, townhouses, detached houses and semi-detached houses:

• Total Dwelling: 39,445

• Single Detached Houses: 24,315

• Apartments: 3,825

• Other Attached Dwelling: 11,300

• Semi Detached Houses: 1,940

• Townhouses: 3,715

• Apartments Duplex: 1,450

• Other Apartments: 4,105

• Other Single Attached Houses: 90

• Movable Dwelling: 10

People living in private households was 96,460.

The average household size was 2.4.

Brantford Housing Market

• Total number of single-detached homes sold in Brantford in September 2021: 213 units

• Percentage change in the total number of homes sold as compared to last year: 22.5% decrease

• The average sale price of houses in Brantford in September 2021: $610,000

• Percentage change in year-over-year basis median price of single-detached dwellings in Brantford: 19.6% increase as compared to September 2020

Benchmark Price

• The benchmark price of all house types in September 2021: $664,000

• Percentage change in the benchmark price as compared to last year: 36.3% increase

• The benchmark price of single-family homes in Brantford (September 2021): $685,100

• Percentage change in the benchmark price of single-family homes in Brantford as compared to last year: 36.4% increase

• The benchmark price of townhouse/row units in Brantford in (September 2021): $471,500

• Percentage year on year change in the benchmark price of townhouse/row units in Brantford: 37.8% increase

• The benchmark price of apartments in Brantford: $381,200

• Percentage change in the benchmark price of townhouse/row units on year to year basis: 30.6% increase

Rentals

• The mean rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Brantford, ON, is $1,488. The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment witnessed a whopping increase of 24% compared to last year.

• Currently, the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Brantford, ON, is $1,662. The average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment increased by 20% in the last 12 months.

Education

Public education is entirely free of cost, just like any other city in Ontario. High school education is mandatory for every child in the province of Ontario. The following school boards manage the school education in the city of Brantford:

• Grand Erie District School Board

• Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board

• Conseil Scolaire de District Catholique Centre-Sud

Post Secondary Education

Brantford is home to various colleges which offer quality education to the students in the city. These are as follows:

• Laurier Brantford is a branch of Wilfrid Laurier University, consisting of the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Faculty of Social Work, Faculty of Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies and School of Business and Economics.

• Six Nations Polytechnic offers various 2-year college programs from their campus in Brantford.

• Nipissing University has a partnership with Laurier Brantford and offers the Concurrent Education program in Brantford.

• Conestoga College offers Business and Health Office Administration, a graduate certificate in Human Resources Management, and a certificate in Medical Office Practice in Brantford.

Places To Visit

• Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre

• Bell Homestead

• Brantford Twin Valley Zoo

• Glenhyrst Art Gallery and Gardens

• Brantwood Farms

• SC Johnson Trail

• Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts

• Canadian Military Heritage Museum

• Brant Conservation Area

• Woodland Cultural Centre

FAQs (Brantford Real Estate)

• Q1 What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Brantford, ON ?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Brantford, ON, is $1,488.

• Q2 What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Brantford, ON ?

The average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Brantford, ON, is $1,662.

• Q3 What is the average sale price of houses in Brantford, ON ?

The average sale price of houses in Brantford, ON, is $610,000.

• Q4 What is the benchmark price of townhouse/row units in Brantford ?

The benchmark price of townhouse/row units in Brantford is $471,500.

• Q5 What is the benchmark price of single-family homes in Brantford ?

The benchmark price of single-family homes in Brantford is $685,100.