THE BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE OF HALTON HILLS (INCLUDING GEORGETOWN AND ACTON)
Let’s explore Halton Hills and give you some compelling reasons why you should consider looking at properties here if the City of Toronto is out of your budget.
Located just north of Milton and Mississauga, Halton Hills is town in the Greater Toronto Area that is made up of two main population centres, Georgetown and Acton.
One of the biggest benefits of purchasing a home in Georgetown in the town of Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada, is that the GO Train line runs through Georgetown and provides direct connectivity to downtown Toronto. In fact, in the mornings you’re looking at only a 59 minute train ride from Georgetown GO to Union Station, Toronto Downtown. You’re likely going to be stuck on the highways for far longer even if you live directly in Toronto.
Halton Hills / Georgetown: Easy Commutes, Rich Culture
If you need to reach Yorkdale Shopping Centre, it’s a 90 minute ride in the morning on the Go Bus from Georgetown GO. And since it Halton Hills is located directly on Canada’s Innovation Corridor, it’s right in the middle between Toronto and Waterloo, and is only a 40 minute drive to Pearson International Airport.
Halton Hills has a population of 64,000 people and is expected to grow almost 10% to 70,000 people by 2025. This means that there will an increased demand on new commercial businesses to support the population increase. The average household income of a family in Halton Hills is $136,293, which is over 30% higher than the Ontario average.
Although Halton Hills is geographically close to Toronto, it offers a mix of urban amenities and rural beauty. There are low unemployment rates and a highly educated and youthful population.
Halton Hills / Georgetown: Safe, Affordable, and Family-Friendly
Halton Hills is a sought-after place to live, consistently ranking high in Canadian community comparisons for livability, affordability, amenities, environment, and economy. Residents enjoy safe neighborhoods, plentiful nature trails and green spaces, unique agri-tourism and shopping experiences, fascinating heritage sites, and a thriving arts and culture scene.
Georgetown in particular has a high livability score of 80/100. It is celebrated for it’s abundance of amenities, commuting options, low crime, health and safety, quality education, and safe neighbourhoods.
Let’s look at a comparison between average homes prices for properties in Halton Hills vs The City Of Toronto. Looking at September 2024 statistics provided by TRREB, home buyers will find a significant price difference.
How affordable is Halton Hills?
According to SEPTEMBER 2024 statistics provided by TRREB, there is a massive price discrepancy!
| PROPERTY TYPE | HALTON HILLS | CITY OF TORONTO | PRICE DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | $1,095,141 | $1,685,755 | 35% |
| Semi Detached | $858,000 | $1,299,324 | 34% |
| Townhomes | $848,400 | $1,221,039 | 31% |
| Condo Apartments | $610,000 | $707,917 | 14% |
| Condo Townhouse | $663,938 | $833,706 | 20% |
Attractions, Affordable Homes, and Future Growth
This means that if you’re looking for a starter home, there are plenty of properties for sale in Halton Hills for under a million dollars.
Want to see for yourself? There are currently a lot of homes available for sale in Halton Hills starting from $699,900 – this includes properties in Georgetown, Acton, and Halton Hills.
There are a lot of local attractions for your family to enjoy in Halton Hills. Let’s look at the more popular ones below:
- Terra Cotta Conservation Area
- Limehouse Conservation Area
- Silver Creek Conservation Area
- Mold-Masters SportsPlex
- Toronto Premium Outlets
- Georgetown Farmers Market
- Fallbrook Trail Ranch
There are several developments that are in the works for Halton Hills.
Destination Downtown is a framework for the growth and development of downtown Georgetown for the next 20 years.
The Georgetown Hospitalhas a proposed redevelopment that will see an expansion of 14,000 square feet and additional services to serve the growing population.
There is the potential for a new hospital in Halton Hills after a large parcel of land worth $45 million was donated for local healthcare needs by the Walker Wood family.
Vision Georgetown is a project that is still in the early planning stages, and if realized, will be a 1000-acre development between 10 and 15 Side Roads, Trafalgar Road, and Eighth Line. The Plan stated its aims to accommodate approximately 19,000 residents in 3,478 detached homes, 1,950 townhouses, and 1,207 apartments. The Plan also detailed aims to introduce around 1,700 new jobs in Georgetown and a wealth of schools.
Education in Halton Hills / Georgetown: Full List of Schools
If you need to find any information about schools in Halton, here are the links for:
If you’re looking for a more quiet, rural setting with more affordable homes in Halton Hills, you may want to focus on Acton, Halton Hills, and the rural communities of the area.
If you want access to more commuting options, shopping, conveniences, and restaurants, then you’ll want to look at properties in Georgetown.
Team Paliwal will be happy to show you properties all across Halton Hills so that you can make an informed decision on living in the area!
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