Housing

In 2006, the average value of private dwellings in Simcoe County was $237,992 which is an increase of 55% from the 2001 value of $177,070. Meanwhile, the average value of private dwellings in Muskoka District in 2006 was $295,728 which is an increase of 73% from the average of $170,490 in 2001.

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Renters in Simcoe County paid an average monthly gross rent of $844 (i.e. rent, utilities, water, heating fuel), and 46% of renters spent more than 30% of their household income on gross rent.

Renters in Muskoka District Municipality paid an average monthly gross rent of $743, and 41% of renters spent more than 30% of their household income on gross rent.

Homeowners in Simcoe County paid an average of $1142 per month on major expenses (i.e. mortgage, utilities, water, property taxes), and 22% of them spent more than 30% of their income on these major payments.

Homeowners in Muskoka District paid an average of $907 per month on major expenses, and 19% of them spent more than 30% of their income on these major payments.