Demographics
- Country: Canada
- Province: Ontario
- Population (city): 131,794
- Population (CMA): 151,984
- Labour force: 94,700
- Unemployment rate: 3.8%
- Average household income: $83,047
- Median sale price for single-detached home: $535,000
- Average price 2 bed condo: $217,328
Population growth
Source: Statistics Canada, 2016
Top employers
Private employers
Source: 2017 Connect Guelph Business Directory
Educational Institutes within 60 km
| Institution | Students | Annual graduates |
|---|---|---|
| University of Guelph | 23,500 | 5,000 |
| Conestoga College | 45,000 | 4,000 |
| University of Waterloo | 30,000 | 7,800 |
| Wilfrid Laurier University | 18,500 | 4,300 |
Growth sectors – Size comparison by number of jobs
| Sector | Number of jobs |
|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific and Technical | 39,141 |
| Advanced Manufacturing | 20,735 |
| RETAIL AND SERVICE | 11,345 |
| AGRI-INNOVATION | 8,994 |
| Sector | Number of jobs |
|---|---|
| Culture and entertainment | 7,711 |
| Distribution, warehousing and wholesale | 5,909 |
| INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY | 2,428 |
| CLEAN TECHNOLOGY | 1,637 |
Source: EMSI Analyst, 2017
Tax rates
| Rate | Industrial | Commercial | Residential |
|---|---|---|---|
| City rate | 2.26% | 1.88% | 1.02% |
| Education rate | 1.39% | 1.27% | 0.18% |
| Total rate | 3.65% | 3.15% | 1.20% |
Figures have been rounded to the nearest hundredth percent.
Source: City of Guelph, Taxation and Revenue, May 1, 2017-April 31, 2018
Municipal costs
Development charges
Industrial, Commercial and Institutional
- $9.69 per square foot
- $104.24per square metre
Source: City of Guelph, Finance Dept., March 2, 2016–March 1, 2017
Building permit fees (new build)
Source: City of Guelph, Building Dept., Effective June 1, 2017
| Type | per square foot | Per square metre |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | $1.28 | $13.78 |
| Hotel/motel | $1.66 | $17.87 |
| Office buildings (finished) | $1.66 | $17.87 |
| Industrial/ warehouse | $0.89 | $9.58 |
| Retail (finished) | $1.66 | $17.87 |
Site plan fees
Source: City of Guelph, Building Department, 2016
| Type | per square foot | Per square metre |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial, office and institutional | $0.23 | $2.52 |
| Industrial | $0.15 | $1.57 |
| Residential | $132.00/unit | $132.00/unit |
All calculations are for gross floor area. Minimum site plan charge $310
Source: City of Guelph, Planning Dept. 2017
Water, wastewater & Stormwater
Source: City of Guelph, Water Services, January 1 – December 31, 2017
| Rate | per cubic metre | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| Water | $1.59 | $0.26 |
| Wastewater | $1.73 | $0.32 |
Stormwater
Businesses are assessed by the City of Guelph and pay a
monthly fee that reflects the hard surfaces on their property
such as rooftops, parking lots and concrete surfaces.
For more information visit guelph.ca/stormwater
Transportation
Road
- 401 Freeway (5 minutes south)
- Highway 6 North
- Highway 7
Airports
- Pearson, Toronto: 1 hour
- Hamilton: 1 hour
- Waterloo: 20 minutes
Rail
- Guelph Junction Railway (City of Guelph owned)
- Canadian National Railway
- Canadian Pacific Railway
Port
- Toronto: 1 hour
- Hamilton: 1 hour
Commuter Transport
- Close to Highway 401
- Greyhound
- VIA rail
- GO bus and train