access to health care, amenities and culture. The categories were then weighted to reflect the values of so-called average Canadians, with wealth and economy, affordability and health topping the list. In all, Maclean’s compared data from 415 communities in an effort to find “Canada’s Best Community”—an honour that ultimately went to Burlington, Ontario. “Tillsonburg performed well in a number of categories, including weather, access to health care and safety,” says Cephas Panschow, Development Commissioner for the Town of Tillsonburg. “We also scored well on affordability— ranking 25th in the province.” While housing prices in and around Tillsonburg have risen in recent years, they still compare very favourably against other communities on the 401/403 corridor.
According to real estate data, the ten-year average price of a detached home in Tillsonburg is 20 per cent lower than London, and 33 per cent lower than in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. The median price of a single detached home in Tillsonburg in July 2019 was $381,250. “Simply put, your real estate dollar goes further here,” says Panschow. “And lower than average property taxes make investing here even more attractive.”
But of course, there’s more to consider when choosing where to move—and where to stay—than just financial factors. For anyone averse to white stuff in the winter, Tillsonburg is known for its slightly more moderate climate—largely on account of its proximity to Lake Erie. “Tillsonburg is located in what is commonly called, ‘the banana belt,” says Molnar. “Believe it or not, we get 38 per cent less snow than London.” >>
Tillsonburg is ranked higher than 114 other communities in Ontario including London, Brantford, Kitchener and Mississaugua.
” Best Communities in Canada 2019” — Maclean’s Magazine
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