Transit

Georgetown does not have a local bus system, but GO transit has buses to & from various cities around the GTA and several trains going into Toronto in the morning and from Toronto in the evening making it a benefit for some commuter.

Characteristics

Recently, Macleans magazine voted the Halton region (including Georgetown) one of the safest cities in Canada. It is a friendly community with small town feel but still has almost everything needed in a community. The hospital is less busy than any of the surround communities with short wait times.

Demographics

Georgetown/Halton Hills has a strong Scottish background (27% of the total population) due to the early settler when the town was established. Irish (23%), German (11%), French (10%) and Italian (7.6%) also make up a significant proportion of the population.

Restaurants

Georgetown has a number of chain restaurants (McDonalds, Kelsey's, Swiss Chalet, Pizza Hut, Boston Pizza, Shoeless Joes) and a significant amount of unique, family owned establishments.

Entertainment, Shopping & Attractions

Major Business

Schools

Real Estate & Growth

Population (Town of Halton Hills):

                                           55,289

Median Age*:                          38

Age Distribution*:

Commuters*:                          8.2%

Phone Area Code:         (905) & (289)

Postal Codes:                        L7G

Private Dwelling (2006):      19,265

Rented Dwellings*:               16.2%

Home Prices (2010 average):

Detached:                     $457,000

Semi-detached:             $326,000

Row / Townhouses:        $321,000

Condos:                        $231,000

Median Income (2005)*:       $92,398

Unemployment Rate*:            4.1%

*Census data from 2006

Located in the North West of Georgetown, this area has some of the most expensive homes with great views.

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