St. Catharines

/n ## Demographics  /n According to the latest Canadian Census (2016), the population of St. Catharines is 133,113. The following data provides information about the demographics of the city.  /n- **Age:** The average age of the residents of St Catharines (as per the 2016 census) is 44.3 years, whereas the median age is 45.5 years. The working-age group (15 to 64 years) forms the majority of the population and accounts for 63.6 years. This age group is followed by the elderly aged people, (i.e. 65 to 84 years old) who form 22.7% percent of the total population. Finally, young children make up 13.7% of the total population. Interestingly, only 25 people are above the age of 100 years.  /n- **Diversity:** The visible minority population in St. Catharines is quite diverse, that consists mainly of the following groups: South Asian, Chinese, Black, Filipino, Latin American, Arab, Southeast Asian, West Asian, Korean and Japanese. The most significant visible minority is The Blacks (24.2%), followed by the Chinese group.  /n ## Homes For Sale in St. Catherines  /n Dwellings in Winnipeg are of various types based on their structure; these include Rowhouses, apartments, detached houses and semi-detached houses. The given data was collected during the 2016 Canada Census, and it depicts the number of dwellings based on structure.  /n- **Total Dwellings:** 26,625 /n- **Apartments:** 5,860 /n- **Other Attached Dwellings:** 16,290 /n- **Semi Detached Houses:** 2,835 /n- **Townhouses:** 4,020 /n- **Apartments Duplex:**   1,955 /n- **Other Apartments:** 7,290 /n- **Other Single Attached Houses:** 195 /n- **Movable Dwellings:** 5  /n The total number of persons who lived in private households was 108,790. /n The average household size was 2.2.  /n ## St. Catherines Housing Market  /n As per the Niagara Association of Realtors media release, the Home Price Index is as follows:  /n- **Average New Listings:** 250 /n- **New Listings Percentage:** 11.8% decrease /n- **Average Sold Listings:** 225 /n- **Sold Percentage:** 21% increase /n- **Benchmark Price (June 2020):**  $430k /n- **Benchmark Price (June 2021):**  $618k /n- **Benchmark Percentage Change:** 44% increase   /n ### Rentals /n- Currently, the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in St. Catharines, ON, is $1,495. This indicates a 15% increase compared to the previous year. There are nearly 30 apartments available for rent. /n- Currently, the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in St. Catharines, ON, is $1,650. This indicated a 10% increase as compared to the previous year. Nearly 20 double-bedroom apartments are available for rent. /n ### EDUCATION  /n School education is controlled by two main boards: the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) and the Niagara Catholic District School Board (NCDSB). DSBN manages nearly 119 faculties and six secondary schools. NCDSB is responsible for 61 elementary and secondary schools within the Niagara Region and operates 3 Catholic Secondary Schools. In addition, the St. Catharines Public Library has four branches in the city. As for post-secondary education, the following famous institutions are available in the city: /n- **Brock University** /n- **McMaster University** /n- **Ridley College** /n- **Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology** - One of its teachers, R. Roy Forster, was honoured with the Order of Canada on 14 April 1999 to create the VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, British Columbia.  /n ## Economic Activities  /n The economy of St. Catharines depends on various factors such as education, health system, transportation, and more. The following institutes employ a large number of employees:  /n- **Brock University (Public Sector):** 5965 employees /n- **Niagara Health System (Public Sector):** 5,012 employees /n- **District School Board of Niagara (Public Sector):** 4700 emploees /n- **Algoma Central Corporation (Private Sector):** 2, 098 employees /n- **General Motors (Private Sector):** 2000 employees /n- **SITEL (Private Sector):** 850 employees /n- **City of St Catharines (Public Sector):** 600 employees /n- **Ontario Ministry of Transportation (Public Sector):** 561 employees /n- **Royal LePage (Private Sector):** 415 employees /n- **Unifor 4402 (Private Sector):** 400 employees   /n ## Recreation /n- **MONTEBELLO PARK:** The park is famous for having the most extensive collection of beautiful roses in the city. There are more than 1300 rose bushes of 25 different varieties: Frederick Law Olmsted, the designer of Central Park, designed it. The park has not only roses but also a pavilion and a bandshell.   /n- **PORT DALHOUSIE:** Port Dalhousie is situated along Lake Ontario and is home to St Catharine's famous beach. The port is captivating and has an enchanting waterfront. The Royal Canadian Henley Regatta also takes place at the port. It is a world-class rowing event that has been organized here since 1903.  /n- **BRUCE TRAIL – UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE:** Plenty of trails are accessible from St Catharines, which are suitable for walking, jogging and cycling. Out of all the trails, the Bruce Trail is the oldest one, and it has the honoured UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also the longest trail in the city, with 12km of winding through the city.  /n- **DECEW FALLS:** Upper DeCew falls is a 22-metre high waterfall around six metres wide. Lower DeCew Falls is a 7.5-metre high cascade waterfall.  /n- **ST. CATHARINES MUSEUM:** The museum is located at Lock 3 on the Welland Canal. It also includes an elevated platform. The museum presents the history of St Catharines through artifacts from the military and the shipping and industrial industries.  /n- **ONTARIO LACROSSE HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM:** Lacrosse is one of Canada's national sports, dating back to 100 years. The spectators can learn about the influence of the sport on Ontarian history. The museum is located right to the St. Catharines Museum. There is a children's play area and a walking trail outside the museum. /n ## FAQs (St. Catherines Real Estate)  /n- **Q1 What is the average rent of a 1-bedroom apartment in St. Catharines ?** /n Currently, the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in St. Catharines, ON, is $1,495.  /n- **Q2 What is the average rent of a 2-bedroom apartment in St. Catharines ?** /n Currently, the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in St. Catharines, ON, is $1,650.  /n- **Q3 What is the benchmark price of houses in St Catharines ?** /n The benchmark price of homes in St. Catharines (June 2021) is $618k.  /n- **Q4 What is the average age of the population in St Catharines ?** /n The average age of residents of St. Catharines is 44.3 years.