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COMMUNITY PROFILE
Discover all that Halton Hills can offer your company in our Community Profile. Download the PDF below.
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REGIONAL VIDEO
"Where You Do Business in Halton" is our region's newest video about why businesses choose Halton.
View it on YouTube here.
CENSUS PROFILE
Halton Hills' 2016 Census Profile (conducted every five years by Statistics Canada) details insightful stats regarding Population/Dwellings, Household/Family Characteristics, Marital Status, Language, Income, Citizenship, Immigration, Education and Labour Force/Occupation/Place of Work. Understanding the composition of the local community and business community can help your company make strategic decisions.
Our Demographic Profile provides a snapshot of key statistics in info-graphic format and can be downloaded from the list of pdf documents below.
View the Halton Hills 2016 Census Profile here.
The "Village of 100" is a simple way to understand all the big data that Census Canada compiles. View or download the 2016 Halton Hills Village of 100 info graphic here.
SECTOR PROFILES
Halton Hills has over 1450 businesses which employ over 21,000 workers. The largest sectors include Advanced Manufacturing (120 companies), Logistics & Warehousing (40 companies), and Food & Beverage Processing (13 companies). Both Cleantech and Arts & Culture are burgeoning sectors in Town. A "Business Snapshot" and Sector Profiles for these five industries are listed at the bottom of this page and can be downloaded.
COMPREHENSIVE REPORTS
On March 19, 2018, the Town's Community and Corporate Affairs Committee received the following comprehensive reports. Click on the links below to view current information on our major portfolios.
Economic Update Report - Q4 2018
Economic Update Report - Q3 2018
Economic Update Report - Q1 2018
TOURISM
For complete Tourism/Visitor information, click here for the Visit Halton Hills website. Learn about our new (2018/03) strategic approach to the Tourism portfolio here.
Download the Visitor and Tour Map (in 3 parts) below.
In 2001, approximately 2500 housing units were rented, and approximately 13750 housing units were owned.
In 2006, approximately 2500 housing units were rented, and approximately 16250 housing units were owned.
In 2011, approximately 2500 housing units were rented, and approximately 17500 housing units were owned.Housing Tenure
Ownership Dominates
Town of Halton Hills' population is 61,141 (2016). While the vast majority of Halton Hills' 20,800 households are owned (vs. fewer than 2500 rentals), the Town does offer a variety of housing options, including apartments, townhouses, 2-4+ bedroom detached houses, as well as rural estates. Source: Statistics Canada 2001, 2006, and 2011 Population Censuses
In 2010, 0 HA of land was re-designated from agriculture uses to other land uses.
In 2011, 0 HA of land was re-designated from agriculture uses to other land uses.
In 2012, 48 HA of land was re-designated from agriculture uses to other land uses.
In 2013, 30 HA of land was re-designated from agriculture uses to other land uses.
In 2014, 0 HA of land was re-designated from agriculture uses to other land uses.Ave House Price
Average Detached Housing Prices, December 2016 to December 2017
Housing prices fluctuate throughout the year, with spring typically commanding the highest demand and highest prices. January 2018 prices in Halton Hills according to the Toronto Real Estate Board are as follows: Composite-$708,500 Single Detached-$777,300 Single Attached-$548,800 Townhouse-$403,500 Apartment-$468,500 Source: http://trebhome.com/market_news/home_price_index/pdf/TREB_MLS_HPI_Public_Tables_0118.pdf
In 2013, there were approximately 129 active development applications in the Town.
In 2014, there were approximately 136 active development applications in the Town.
In 2015, there were approximately 118 active development applications in the Town.Active Development Applications
Town of Halton Hills Planning and Infrastructure Department
In 2014, the ratio of residential to non-residential units in the town was approximately 23:2Property Assessment
Town of Halton Hills Community and Corporate Services Department
Halton Region has experienced higher market value increases than the province of Ontario as a whole. See further detail here http://www.haltonhills.ca/tax/overviewTaxation.php
2016 Census Information coming soon
2016 Census Information coming soon
Halton Hills is conveniently located in the north western corner of the Greater Toronto Area, which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in North America. Nearby air, rail freight, shipping, highways, and commuter rail provide convenient, modern infrastructure for people and goods movement.
Distance to Major Centres
Halton Hills to: Toronto: 28km (18 miles) Montreal: 570km (354 miles) Detroit, USA: 350km (210 miles) Buffalo, USA: 150km (90 miles) Cleveland, USA: 450km (269 miles) Chicago, USA: 800km (500 miles) A 90-minute flight reaches 145million people in Canada and the U.S.
Listed and Designated Cultural Heritage Properties
Town of Halton Hills Heritage Register
Learn more about our properities with cultural heritage value on our Heritage Register Visit http://www.haltonhills.ca/heritage/index.php
State of Culture
State of Culture is Strong in Halton Hills
A wide range of initiatives, Town-led, Library-led and community-led, continue to make a measurable contribution to raising quality of life in Halton Hills. In turn, quality of life improvements are expected to contribute to the economic prosperity of Halton Hills. Learn more at haltonhills.ca/culture . Here you will find a wealth of arts and cultural information, including the 2018 State of Culture Report.
Gross Farm Area
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Renewable Energy Projects
Green Tech is Priority
Sustainability is a priority for Halton Hills. Sustainable energy supply is a key part of that goal, and our renewable energy projects are growing. Source: Town of Halton Hills Planning and Infrastructure Department
Green Jobs and Businesses
Green Tech is Priority
Sustainability is a priority for Halton Hills. Sustainable industries and jobs are a key part of that goal, and our green jobs and businesses are growing. Source: Region of Halton, Legislative and Planning Services Department
Green Jobs
Green Tech Companies Invited
More green businesses mean a growing proportion of green jobs. Source: Region of Halton, Legislative and Planning Services Department
Water Consumption
Water consumption remains steady despite a growing population. Source: Region of Halton Public Works Department
Consumption of Electricity and Natural Gas
Electricity consumption has declined slightly over the last few years despite a growing population. Source: Town of Halton Hills Planning and Infrastructure Department
When you invest in the Town of Halton Hills, you are investing in a strong local and regional economy.
Halton Region is the western portion of the Greater Toronto Region. Halton Hills is the northern municipality within Halton Region.
- Toronto Region has over 6.2 million people and a labour force of over 4.7 million.
- Toronto Region is the second largest financial sector in North America, and the third largest tech sector.
- With five (5) world-renowned universities and six (6) internationally-recognized colleges, you can depend on a highly educated and skilled workforce in Toronto Region.
- Discover more about the Toronto Region and you'll know why 40% of Canada's business headquarters choose our Region.
- Explore the 2017 Halton Region Economic Review - an overview of highlights in business and economy in Halton.
Year after year, independent rankings from fDi Intelligence, Money Sense magazine, ProfitGuide and Profit 500 clearly showcase that each of Halton's four communities - Burlington, Milton, Oakville and Halton Hills - are among the best places to live and do business in all of Canada. Learn more
Halton Hills has over 1,400 companies; 13% are goods-producing and 87% are service-producing.
- Companies employ 20,700 employees, resulting in a 3-year low unemployment rate of 4.2% (Q3 2017).
- More than one-third of businesses in this Region have investment/expansion plans within the next year. (Source: Halton Region Business Conditions Survey (2016)
- Seventy percent (70%) of Halton Region businesses plan to make an investment in productivity, particularly in skills training.
- Ninety percent (90%) of Halton Region businesses expect stable or improving economic conditions and stable or improving profits.
- Finally, and perhaps most importantly, 42% of Halton Region companies in the survey reported increased profits in 2016 over 2015.
Further detail associated with the Business Conditions Survey can be found in the downloadable PDF below and at the Halton Region Data Centre .
Halton Hills Economic Development Office provides high quality support to the business community. With a strategic approach through a focus on seven goals and 55 strategies, the Town works to foster a prosperous and sustainable economy to enhance an already very high quality of life. Join us! Contact us for detailed information on why your company will be prosperous in Halton Hills.