Whitby, ON Real Estate - Houses For Sale in Whitby, Ontario
Around 80% of the population of this town own their home whereas the rest are renters. Single detached homes and townhouses are the main housing type in this town. The buildings in this town are relatively new, because roughly 30% of its dwellings were constructed following the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This part of the Greater Oshawa metropolitan area offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. The average price of an MLS® real estate listing in Whitby is $ 1,174,118. Read more about Whitby real estate
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About Living in Whitby, Ontario
Transportation
Whitby is very car friendly. It is straightforward to come across a place to park. On the other hand, Whitby is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, commuters benefit from the Whitby Station with access to the Lakeshore East Line. The town is linked by approximately 10 bus lines, and most properties are near a bus stop. Walking is not very practical for house buyers in Whitby since running daily errands is occasionally difficult on foot.
Services
Daycares and primary schools are easy to get to on foot from any location in Whitby. However, high schools are not particularly abundant and accordingly tend to require an extended walk to get to. Concerning food, a fraction of home buyers in Whitby may be able to reach one of approximately 40 supermarkets on foot, while others will need a vehicle. Residents benefit from over 200 restaurants and cafes as well.
Character
Whitby is good for those who like quiet surroundings, as the streets tend to be quite tranquil - however noise can be bothersome close to one of the railway lines or Highway 401.
