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Oakville ON Real Estate Market

From its magnificent lakefront views, to its rich farmlands and sprawling new neighbourhoods, Oakville is a picture of beauty and perfect harmony. Traditionally, one of the Country's leading centers of affluence, Oakville represents town planning at its finest. It's a town that takes pride in the way it has balanced a thriving corporate community with a healthy, family-oriented environment.

With parks and playgrounds in every community, an incredible lakefront, and biking trails that are second to none you never have to leave Oakville to enjoy the outdoors. If you are more of an indoor person you will find several top of the line sporting facilities as well.

Shopping and restaurants are in abundance. With over 200 shops and restaurants in Downtown Oakville and Oakville Place you are sure to find what you need.
Post Secondary education that is perfect for the artist or business student can be found at Sheridan Technical Institute. Sheridan boasts several high tech facilities and cutting edge technologies.

Oakville is an ideal place to live, and whether you choose to live in Bronte, Morrison, or Old Oakville you will find the community commitment to a positive environment.

Interested in learning more about Oakville? The official Town of Oakville website is a great place to start.


Location:

Conveniently located between Burlington and Mississauga, Oakville is a 45 minute drive to downtown Toronto, and an just over an hours drive to the US border.


Average Home Prices:

2005 – Source: Survey of Canadian House Prices



Type of Home

Price in
Burlington

Price in
Oakville

Price in
Mississauga

Price in Hamilton
Detached Bungalow 290 000 295 000 318 000 163 300

Executive Detached
2 Storey
384 500 400 000 361 000 n/a
Standard Detached
2 Storey
286 000 325 000 303 000 189 750
Standard
Condo-Apartment
194 000 225 000 194 000 n/a
Luxury
Condo-Apartment
330 000 340 000 272 000 n/a


Just the Stats:

Oakville had a population of 145 000 people in 2001 an increase of 26% over 1991's census data. In 2006 the population has been estimated at approximately 165 000 people. In 2001, Oakville had a labour force of 80 730 people. The top industry employer is manufacturing. This includes motor vehicles and parts, aerospace, and transportation equipment. The median family income in Oakville is $90 920 which is 65% higher than the provincial average.