Georgina Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Georgina is a local administrative entity run by a mayor located one hour North of Toronto. The town of Georgina comprises three communities, including Pefferlaw, Keswick and Sutton, covering an area of 287.8 km². It also features over 52 kilometres of Lake Simcoe’s southern shores. The town was named after the King George III of England. During the 1817 survey, there was already some settlement in the area, with many immigrants from Britain’s upper class. One of the main attractions for settlers in Georgina was fertile agricultural land. In addition, the construction of the Toronto and Nipissing Railway encouraged visitors to visit Lake Simcoe. This made Jackson’s Point a popular tourist destination. Georgina is located 748.59 feet above sea level and has a humid continental, no dry season, warm summer climate. The city’s yearly temperature of 7.42ºC is 5.3% more than the average temperature of Canada. Georgina receives around 30.34 millimetres of precipitation and has 44.88 rainy days per year.

Demographics

As per the 2016 Canadian Census, the total population of Georgina, ON is 45,418. The total increase in the population from 2011 to 2016 in 1901 people, representing a 0.87% growth rate.

AGE: The working population constitutes the majority part, making up 68.8%. The youngest residents form the second largest age group in the city with 16.5%. This group is followed by the 65 years to 84 years age bracket, accounting for 14.7% of the total population. The smallest age group is the eldest ones (85 years+), making up 1.7%. Only five people in this city reached the age of 100 years between 2011 & 2016.

IMMIGRANTS: The total number of immigrants in Georgina is 6,010, which is around 13.4% of the entire Georgian population. During the latest census in 2016, a total of 385 immigrants moved here. The highest number of immigrants moved to Georgina before 1981 when around 2875 people migrated. Till 2016, the count of non-permanent residents was 55 only. About 32.7% of the total immigrants fall in the age bracket of 25 to 44 years.

DIVERSITY: The South Asian community makes up around 20.74 percent of the total visible minority population. The second largest group is that of the Blacks, whose count is around 685 people. The Black community is followed by the Chinese that is 19.56 percent of the visible minority population.

Homes For Sale in Georgina

Dwellings in Georgina are of various types, including Apartments, Rowhouses, Detached houses and semi-detached houses:

• Total Dwellings: 16,820

• Single Detached Houses: 13,855

• Apartments: 100

• Other Attached Dwellings: 2,790

• Semi Detached Houses: 435

• Townhouses: 740

• Apartments Duplex: 575

• Other Apartments: 985

• Other Single Attached Houses: 55

• Movable Dwellings: 75

The average household size was 2.7.

People living in private households in Georgina were 44,765.

Georgina Housing Market

The average price of dwellings in Georgina is as follows:

• All Property Types: $590,439

• Condos | Townhomes: $462,036

• Detached Homes: $677,028

Education

The following list is that of the post-secondary educational institutions in Georgina:

• Georgian College

• Pickering College

• College Boreal

• CTS Canadian Career College

• Academy of Learning Career and Business College

• The Career Centre

• Simcoe County District School Board

• Georgian College Optical

Recreation

• Lake Simcoe: Lake Simcoe is located in Southern Ontario. It is the fourth-largest lake in the province. Despite little commercial, the lake has a lot of recreational activities. In winters, the lake freezes and becomes a fishing hub for visitors. Even in summers, fishing remains one of the main recreational activities here.

• Recreational Outdoor Campus: Recreational Outdoor Campus provides myriads of amenities to the visitors. The campus offers activities compatible with the four seasons and of every age. The activities provided here provide year-round recreation and leisure activities, such as High Ropes Course, Rock Climbing, Splash Pad, Bike Course, Soccer Fields, Baseball Diamond, Basketball, Volleyball & Tennis Courts, Chalet & Canteen Winter Season: Snow Tubing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Outdoor Skating Rink and more

• Sutton Fair and Horse Show: This fair has been organized for 157 years. For all these years, this fair has delighted 1000s of attendees every year. The country-style fair offers a range of activities, including the Truck and Tractor Pull, FMX Freestyle Motocross, Demolition Derbies, Midway rides, Petting Zoo and much more.

• Briars Resort: This lakeside resort is a perfect place for escaping the city’s hustle and bustle amidst acres of lush lawns, gardens and towering trees. The four-star resort has a luxury spa, unique country dining, recreational activities galore and an 18-hole golf course.

• Purple Turtle Arts Festival: This festival is a 2-days outdoor festival, which takes place in Briar’s Resort at Jackson’s Point. This festival features artists selected by a jury to present their art, including original paintings, native art, sculptures, jewellery, photography, pottery, woodcraft, and more. In addition, the attendees enjoy the opportunity to taste scrumptious BBQs prepared by the chefs of Briar’s Resort and stroll around the lush green gardens.

• Georgina Island: Georgina Island is one of the largest lake islands of Lake Simcoe, located in southern Ontario, Canada. The island is populated by the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. It can be reached by boat to and from the mainland.

FAQs (Georgina Real Estate)

• Q1 What is the total number of private dwellings in Georgina ?

The total number of dwellings in Georgina is 16,820.

• Q2 What is the total population of Georgina ?

The total population of the town of Georgina is 45,418.

• Q3 How much area is covered under the town of Georgina ?

The total area covered under the town of Georgina is 287.8 km².

• Q4 What is the average price of homes in Georgina ?

The average price of homes in Georgina is $590,439.

• Q5 What is the average price of Condo Townhomes in Georgina ?

The average price of Condo Townhomes in Georgina is $462,036.