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Average Property Prices in London, Ontario
Did You Know?
Properties in London, Ontario cost half as much as the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). At a 50% discount, it no wonder that London is becoming one of the fastest-growing places for young families in Canada!
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
Average Property Price | $283,778 | $338,068 | $369,269 | $409,422 | $464,568 |
Comparing Property Prices in Nearby Cities
London |
Kitchener-Waterloo |
Guelph |
| $464,568 | $596,224 | $667,000 |
| London Agents | Kitchener-Waterloo Agents | Guelph Agents |
London, Ontario Rent Prices
 |  |  |
| Condos | Townhomes | Houses |
1 Bedroom - $1,350 2 Bedrooms - $2,050 | $1,385 | 3 Bedrooms -$1,877 4 Bedrooms -$2,024 |
Most Affordable Neighborhoods in London, Ontario
with average home prices below $500,000
London East
London South
London, Ontario Statistics
Residential Property Tax Rate
1.34%
63 (LOW)
Cost of Living Index
46 (LOW)
Crime Index
163 (VERY HIGH)
Quality of Life Index
66 (HIGH)
Health Care Index
Moving to London, Ontario
Bigger space for your family. Bigger value for your money.
You can own a home in London for less than $500,000!
The most affordable houses proliferate in the east and south end.
- If you enjoy road trips, London is perfect for you. Situated in the middle of Toronto and Detroit, you just have to worry about choosing which metropolis (or country!) to explore each weekend!
- Compared to other metropolitan areas in Canada, London has one of the lowest unemployment rates.
- Basement apartments and detached homes are the most common rental properties in London.
- London’s cost of living is 13% cheaper than Toronto.
Not Just Another City
It might be called “the other London,” but don’t let its moniker fool you. The thriving city of London, Ontario is definitely not just another city. This world-class education and healthcare hub’s top-ranking institutions such as Western University and Children’s Hospital have earned the city its limelight.
On top of that, the city boasts of rich culture as evidenced by its wide array of museums, historic sites, and heritage conservation districts. London offers events and activities throughout the year that will never bore you. Bask in great music, arts and food at Sunfest, Canada’s leading summer jazz festival.
During winter, let your eyes twinkle with delight at the sight of Victoria Park’s festive Christmas lights or hit the skating rink at Covent Garden Market. Nature lovers will also fall for London’s numerous parks and breathtaking scenery surrounding the Thames River. And those who often get bitten by the travel bug will love London’s convenient proximity to the U.S. border. If you are looking for your next home, lots of opportunities await you in London.
Where is London, Ontario?
London, Ontario is situated southwest of Toronto, between Lake Huron and Lake Erie.
Nearby Cities and Driving Distance
Sarnia - 100 km away
Kitchener - 106 km away Waterloo - 108 km away Chatham-Kent - 115 km away Guelph - 117 km away
Hamilton - 125 km away Mississauga - 171 km away Windsor - 191 km away
Toronto - 192 km away
Detroit (U.S.) - 194 km away
Demographics of London, Ontario
Population 545,441
(as of July 2019)Statistics Canada reported that London’s population grew by 2.4 percent in 2018. Most of its citizens fall between 15 to 64 years old. The average household size is 2.4 with a median total household income of $64,743. According to a 2017 CBC article, 1 out of 5 Londoners are immigrants.
Employment Rate - 59.2
Median Age - 40.7 years
Avg. Household Size - 2.4
Median Total Income of Households - $64,743
Education
Bachelor's Degree - 11%
Master's Degree - 3%
Doctorate - 0.8%
Marital Status
Never Married - 22%
Married or Living Common Law - 42%
Separated - 3%
Divorced - 5%
Widowed - 4%
Knowledge of Official Languages
English only - 77%
English and French - 6%
Neither English nor French - 1%
Ethnic Origins
European - 65%
Asian - 11%
African - 2%
North American Aboriginal - 3%
Oceanic - 0.1%
Other North American - 25%
Caribbean - 1%
Latin, Central and South American - 2%
Trivia about London, Ontario
- Also dubbed as “Forest City”, London used to be a thick forest that Governor Simcoe envisioned to be a prosperous city intersected by the Thames River.
- From Piccadilly Street to Covent Garden Market to Thames River, London exudes a huge British vibe thanks as well to its numerous European immigrants. The influence can also be observed in the architecture throughout the city.
- London gave birth to world-famous Hollywood celebrities such as Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, and pop culture sensation, Justin Bieber.
Public Transportation in London, Ontario
The Waterloo Region offers public transportation via land, railway or air.
The London Transit Commission provides an extensive bus network that will help passengers get around London. To commute outside the city, the public can take a Greyhound bus, a VIA Rail train, or fly via different airlines that depart from the London International Airport.
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Top Employers in London, Ontario
London Inc. magazine declared the following businesses in London as winners of Best places to Work 2019 based on high-performance work culture and employee trust and happiness:
Small
Signature Graphics
1st Choice Home Solutions
Pillar Nonprofit Network
SlyFox Digital Media Marketing
Bath Fitter London
Medium
Salon Entrenous
adHOME Creative
Media Sonar
Nuts for Cheese
Zucora Home
Large
Sifton Properties Limited
Libro Credit Union
Harrison Pensa LLP
Thames Valley Family Health Team
Top Schools in London, Ontario
Elementary
As the parents’ and teachers’ go-to source for school performance, the Fraser Institute, has ranked these London elementary schools as the top:
St. Paul Catholic School
Jack Chambers Public School Masonville Public School
St. Anne Catholic School Stoneybrook Public School
High School
A.B. Lucas Secondary School Oakridge Secondary School Catholic Central High School Saunders Secondary School École Secondaire Gabriel-Dumont
London Central Secondary School Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
Mother Theresa Catholic Secondary School
Saint André Bessette Catholic Secondary School
Post-Secondary
University of Western Ontario Fanshawe College
Westervelt College
St. Peter’s Seminary
Recreation in London, Ontario
Whether you prefer indoors or outdoors, recreational programs abound in London all throughout the year. From swimming to golf to hockey to skating, many fun and exciting activities are in store for you. In need of equipment or an event facility for private functions? The city also offers a variety of recreation rental spaces that you can choose from.
tennis
golf
picnic
swimming
camping
hiking
basketball
skating
frisbee
badminton
pickleball
slo-pitch
soccer
volleyball
roundnet hockey
Hospitals in London, Ontario
Being London’s largest employer, the London Health Sciences Centre employs almost 15,000 medical practitioners and staff. This Western University-affiliated institution caters to more than 1 million patients annually and houses the following world-class healthcare facilities and leading research institutes:
Children's Hospital
University Hospital
Victoria Hospital
Kidney Care Centre
Byron Family Medical
Lawson Health Research Institute
Victoria Family Medical Centre
London Regional Cancer Program
Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics
Children's Health Research Institute
London is also home to St. Joseph’s Healthcare London, one of the province’s top-notch teaching hospitals.
London, Ontario Public Library
With 16 branches spread throughout the city, London Public Library lends out books, music, movies, TV shows, and various publications in different formats for people of all ages. Patrons can also access learning platforms such as Creativebug, Lynda.com, Pronunciator, Mango Languages, and Learning Express.
London, Ontario Places of Worship
Religion in Kitchener-Waterloo is diversified. Most of its inhabitants are Christians followed by non-affiliated ones. Other prominent faith groups in the area consist of Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists. Here are some houses of worship in Kitchener-Waterloo based on the religion:
Anglican - All Saints Anglican Church
Baptist - Glen Acres Baptist Church
Buddhist - Phommaviharam Buddhist Temple
Catholic - St. Mary’s Church
Christian - Bethel Chapel
Hindu - Brahmarishi Mission Of Canada
Jehovah’s Witness - Kingdom Hall
Islam - Muslim Society of Waterloo & Wellington Counties
Jewish - Temple Shalom
Lutheran - Christ Lutheran
Church Mennonite - Erb Street Mennonite
Church Orthodox - Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Sophia
Sikhism - Golden Triangle Sikh Association
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