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The City of Welland is located in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, in Southern Ontario.
The city is located in the centre of south Niagara, on the Welland Ship Canal, almost midway
between Lakes Ontario and Erie. Welland is increasingly becoming a great place to be if
you‘re looking for big City conveniences in a small town atmosphere.
During the 2006 Census, the population of the city was 50,331, making Welland the 86th
largest city in Canada, a rise in population from 48,402 in the 2001 Census. Presently, Welland
is one of only three communities in southern Ontario (excluding eastern Ontario) where Franco-
Ontarians (as a percentage of the community’s population) exceed the provincial average
of 4.8%. Aside from a large francophone population, other ethnic groups include: English: 24.9%,
French: 23.3%, Scottish: 14.4%, Italian: 13.3%, and Irish: 13.1%. There are also many people of
eastern European origin from countries like Croatia, Hungary, and Poland, as well as a growing
number of Colombians and Venezuelans.
When it comes to Welland’s industry and economic activity, manufacturing firms
have traditionally been the biggest employers in the city. Companies such as Plymouth Cordage
Company, Union Carbide and United Steel have had a substantial influence on shaping the City of
Welland, early on. Today, companies such as John Deere and Lakeside Steel continue to employ
a significant proportion of the city’s residents. Also, thanks to Welland’s large
francophone population with its high degree of bilingualism, Canadian Tire Financial Services
has opened two centres in the city, employing over 1,600 people and making the company
Welland’s largest employer.
Not only is Welland a great place to live because of its rich cultural and economic diversity;
there is also plenty to see and do for both residents and visitors. For instance, Welland has
hundreds of acres of parks, fields and other sports and recreation facilities in addition to more than
25 neighbourhood parks, three outdoor pools, 30 baseball diamonds, three soccer pitches, five
basketball courts, etc. And, thanks to Welland’s central location, the city is within, at most,
a 30 minute drive to some of the finest golfing facilities in North America.
If you are thinking of locating in Welland, whether it is residential or commercial, land prices
are very competitive and quite low when compared to other Ontario municipalities. The average
price for a new single-family home is about $125,203 with a one bedroom apartment renting at an
average of $600 a month. For those looking to sell a Welland Ontario property, an increasingly
popular means by which to do so, is by listing for sale by owner, through a MLS® real
estate listing. By choosing to go the private real estate route, property owners receive several
unique benefits over traditional selling methods, such as: transparent pricing, elimination of
listing commissions, complete control over the sale of your home and significant savings, to name
a few. Listing on MLS® offers all the publicity necessary to get property sold quickly,
while also ensuring guidance and support throughout the entire process. So, why not let a flat fee
MLS® listing be your real estate answer? Our offices are staffed by real estate professionals
who understand the Welland real estate market and are readily awaiting your call.
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