The Smart Place for Business Map Profile 2016 BusinessRichmondHill.ca
There is a reason we say Richmond Hill is The Smart Place for Business. A whole lot of really smart people work here. Many of our businesses are leading the new knowledge economy, pioneering in areas such as information technology, fi nancial and professional services, and life sciences. Our creative economy is thriving too, with entrepreneurial small businesses growing in critical sectors including website development and graphic design.
A Resilient, Reliable EconomyConnected – Globally, Nationally, Locally
Our employment is diverse. Richmond Hill jobs come from many different sources that together paint the picture of a versatile, thriving community.
The cost of doing business is reasonable.Richmond Hill has competitive development charges and comparatively low property tax rates in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), allowing local businesses to properly manage these costs and focus on their growth.
Household income well exceeds national averages.A community prospers when its residents are prosperous. Richmond Hill is a community with more than 71% of families reporting incomes higher than $60,000/year. The average household income in Richmond Hill is $100,900, which is 21.3% higher than the Canadian average.
These days, every advantage counts. Conducting business in a stable, progressive economy can make all the difference for a thriving business. Richmond Hill’s fi nancial picture has been consistently durable despite global economic challenges. In fact, Richmond Hill remains one of Canada’s few municipalities to see incremental economic growth year-after-year at a time when many regions are contracting.
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Educational Services 7.6%
Accommodation andFood Services4.6%
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RESIDENTS BY OCCUPATION TYPE1
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Art, Culture, Recreation& Sport
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2.4%
14.6%
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10.8%Health 5.2%
Occupations in Manufacturingand Utilities2.4%
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$30,000-$39,999 5.60%
$40,000-$49,999 5.80%
$50,000-$59,999 6.20%
$80,000-$99,99912.00%
HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF ALL PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS1
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No Certi�cate, Diplomaor Degree
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High School Graduate 17.1%
CompletedCollege/University54.1%
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Canada’s most educated workforce.Richmond Hill has the distinction of being Canada’s most highlyeducated workforce
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half of residents holding a University degree and over three-quarters with post-secondary education. You’ll have access to a diverse, highly skilled talent pool to support your growing business.
RESIDENTS BY LEVEL OF EDUCATION1
A young, energetic community.Richmond Hill has a young population compared with the rest of Ontario. Nearly half of our residents are between the ages of 20 and 49.
Characteristics TotalMaleFemaleTotal Population by age groups 185,545 90,360 95,185
0 to 14 Years33,64017,56016,080
15 to 24 Years25,91013,43512,475
25 to 34 Years20,2109,62510,585
35 to 44 Years30,07513,74516,330
45 to 54 Years32,70015,83016,870
55 to 64 Years22,06010,74011,320
65 and Over20,9509,42511,525
Median Age of the Population39.838.840.6
% of the Population Age 15 & Over81.980.683.1
RICHMOND HILL POPULATION BY AGE2
Employment Land.Of the 1,500 acres of employment land in Richmond Hill's four business parks, over 290 acres are available to establish and grow your business. To view our Vacant Employment Land Inventory, visit BusinessRichmondHill.ca orcontact Economic Development staff at 905-771-5483 / 905-747-6382.
Moving people and goods where you need them to go.• Air transportation from Canada’s largest airport, Pearson International Airport, and local service at Buttonville Airport.• Superb, well maintained highway system with easy access to Highways 400, 401, 404, 407 and 7.• Frequent people and freight train service by GO Transit and CN (selected Richmond Hill business areas have CN mainline rail freight service.)• Reliable public transit bus service provided by VIVA, York Region Transit and GO Transit.
Major MarketKmMilesDriving Time
Boston, MA905 562 9 H 16 M
Buffalo, NY186 115 2 H
Chicago, IL 835 519 8 H 23 M
Detroit, MI389 242 4 H 12 M
Hamilton, ON 93 58 1 H 6 M
Kitchener/Waterloo, ON
115 71 1 H 20 M
London, ON 203 126 2 H 17 M
Montreal, QC 542 337 5 H 41 M
New York City, NY 811 504 8 H 23 M
Niagara Falls, ON149 93 1 H 37 M
Ottawa, ON450 280 4 H 39 M
Pittsburgh, PA541 336 5 H 36 M
Rochester, NY292 182 3 H 5 M
Sarnia/Port Huron, ON
301 187 3 H 11 M
Sudbury, ON 397 247 7 H 7 M
Toronto, ON 35 22 32 M
Windsor, ON 379 235 4 H 2 M
DISTANCES FROM MAJOR MARKETS
The world is talking about Richmond Hill. Even from London, England, the view of Richmond Hill is clear. We’ve been recognized as a top ‘City of the Future’ in the American Small Cities of the Future ranking by fDi Magazine3. fDi stands for Foreign Direct Investment, and is a branch of The Financial Times Limited, one of the world’s most esteemed business daily newspapers.
ChineseCanadian
Iranian
English
6.7%
6.3%
6.0%
Scottish 3.9%
17.5%
Russian 3.8% Irish3.7%
Jewish 3.3%
Italian8.3%
Other Origins36.0%
East Indian4.5%
RESIDENTS BY ETHNIC ORIGIN1 A multicultural workforce, a global perspective.Richmond Hill is a friendly, open and diverse community with numerous cultural groups ready to welcome and support new neighbours.
Sources1 Statistics Canada, National Household Survey, 20112 Statistics Canada, 2011 Census of Population3 fDi Magazine (United Kingdom), 2011-2012 and 2013-2014
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There is a reason we say Richmond Hill is The Smart Place for Business. A whole lot of really smart people work here. Many of our businesses are leading the new knowledge economy, pioneering in areas such as information technology, fi nancial and professional services, and life sciences. Our creative economy is thriving too, with entrepreneurial small businesses growing in critical sectors including website development and graphic design.
A Resilient, Reliable EconomyConnected – Globally, Nationally, Locally
Our employment is diverse. Richmond Hill jobs come from many different sources that together paint the picture of a versatile, thriving community.
The cost of doing business is reasonable.Richmond Hill has competitive development charges and comparatively low property tax rates in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), allowing local businesses to properly manage these costs and focus on their growth.
Household income well exceeds national averages.A community prospers when its residents are prosperous. Richmond Hill is a community with more than 71% of families reporting incomes higher than $60,000/year. The average household income in Richmond Hill is $100,900, which is 21.3% higher than the Canadian average.
These days, every advantage counts. Conducting business in a stable, progressive economy can make all the difference for a thriving business. Richmond Hill’s fi nancial picture has been consistently durable despite global economic challenges. In fact, Richmond Hill remains one of Canada’s few municipalities to see incremental economic growth year-after-year at a time when many regions are contracting.
Public Administration
Other Industries
Wholesale Trade
Administration and Support,Waste Management and
Remediation Services
Information andCultural Industries
Construction
Retail Trade
Finance and Insurance
Health Care andSocial Assistance
Manufacturing
Professional, Scienti�cand Technical Services 13.0%
11.4%
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Educational Services 7.6%
Accommodation andFood Services4.6%
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY, 20111
RESIDENTS BY OCCUPATION TYPE1
Natural Resources, Agricultureand Related Production
Trades, Transport andEquipment Operators
Sales and Service
Art, Culture, Recreation& Sport
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Natural and AppliedSciences
2.4%
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3.70%
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$30,000-$39,999 5.60%
$40,000-$49,999 5.80%
$50,000-$59,999 6.20%
$80,000-$99,99912.00%
HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF ALL PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS1
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CompletedCollege/University54.1%
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Canada’s most educated workforce.Richmond Hill has the distinction of being Canada’s most highlyeducated workforce
2, with more than
half of residents holding a University degree and over three-quarters with post-secondary education. You’ll have access to a diverse, highly skilled talent pool to support your growing business.
RESIDENTS BY LEVEL OF EDUCATION1
A young, energetic community.Richmond Hill has a young population compared with the rest of Ontario. Nearly half of our residents are between the ages of 20 and 49.
Characteristics TotalMaleFemaleTotal Population by age groups 185,545 90,360 95,185
0 to 14 Years33,64017,56016,080
15 to 24 Years25,91013,43512,475
25 to 34 Years20,2109,62510,585
35 to 44 Years30,07513,74516,330
45 to 54 Years32,70015,83016,870
55 to 64 Years22,06010,74011,320
65 and Over20,9509,42511,525
Median Age of the Population39.838.840.6
% of the Population Age 15 & Over81.980.683.1
RICHMOND HILL POPULATION BY AGE2
Employment Land.Of the 1,500 acres of employment land in Richmond Hill's four business parks, over 290 acres are available to establish and grow your business. To view our Vacant Employment Land Inventory, visit BusinessRichmondHill.ca orcontact Economic Development staff at 905-771-5483 / 905-747-6382.
Moving people and goods where you need them to go.• Air transportation from Canada’s largest airport, Pearson International Airport, and local service at Buttonville Airport.• Superb, well maintained highway system with easy access to Highways 400, 401, 404, 407 and 7.• Frequent people and freight train service by GO Transit and CN (selected Richmond Hill business areas have CN mainline rail freight service.)• Reliable public transit bus service provided by VIVA, York Region Transit and GO Transit.
Major MarketKmMilesDriving Time
Boston, MA905 562 9 H 16 M
Buffalo, NY186 115 2 H
Chicago, IL 835 519 8 H 23 M
Detroit, MI389 242 4 H 12 M
Hamilton, ON 93 58 1 H 6 M
Kitchener/Waterloo, ON
115 71 1 H 20 M
London, ON 203 126 2 H 17 M
Montreal, QC 542 337 5 H 41 M
New York City, NY 811 504 8 H 23 M
Niagara Falls, ON149 93 1 H 37 M
Ottawa, ON450 280 4 H 39 M
Pittsburgh, PA541 336 5 H 36 M
Rochester, NY292 182 3 H 5 M
Sarnia/Port Huron, ON
301 187 3 H 11 M
Sudbury, ON 397 247 7 H 7 M
Toronto, ON 35 22 32 M
Windsor, ON 379 235 4 H 2 M
DISTANCES FROM MAJOR MARKETS
The world is talking about Richmond Hill. Even from London, England, the view of Richmond Hill is clear. We’ve been recognized as a top ‘City of the Future’ in the American Small Cities of the Future ranking by fDi Magazine3. fDi stands for Foreign Direct Investment, and is a branch of The Financial Times Limited, one of the world’s most esteemed business daily newspapers.
ChineseCanadian
Iranian
English
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6.3%
6.0%
Scottish 3.9%
17.5%
Russian 3.8% Irish3.7%
Jewish 3.3%
Italian8.3%
Other Origins36.0%
East Indian4.5%
RESIDENTS BY ETHNIC ORIGIN1 A multicultural workforce, a global perspective.Richmond Hill is a friendly, open and diverse community with numerous cultural groups ready to welcome and support new neighbours.
Sources1 Statistics Canada, National Household Survey, 20112 Statistics Canada, 2011 Census of Population3 fDi Magazine (United Kingdom), 2011-2012 and 2013-2014
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Richmond Hill: The right home for your business.
T h e S m a r t P l a c e f o r B u s i n e s s
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BusinessRichmondHill.ca
There is a reason we say Richmond Hill is The Smart Place for Business. A whole lot of really smart people work here. Many of our businesses are leading the new knowledge economy, pioneering in areas such as information technology, fi nancial and professional services, and life sciences. Our creative economy is thriving too, with entrepreneurial small businesses growing in critical sectors including website development and graphic design.
A Resilient, Reliable Economy Connected – Globally, Nationally, Locally
Our employment is diverse. Richmond Hill jobs come from many different sources that together paint the picture of a versatile, thriving community.
The cost of doing business is reasonable.Richmond Hill has competitive development charges and comparatively low property tax rates in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), allowing local businesses to properly manage these costs and focus on their growth.
Household income well exceeds national averages.A community prospers when its residents are prosperous. Richmond Hill is a community with more than 71% of families reporting incomes higher than $60,000/year. The average household income in Richmond Hill is $100,900, which is 21.3% higher than the Canadian average.
These days, every advantage counts. Conducting business in a stable, progressive economy can make all the difference for a thriving business. Richmond Hill’s fi nancial picture has been consistently durable despite global economic challenges. In fact, Richmond Hill remains one of Canada’s few municipalities to see incremental economic growth year-after-year at a time when many regions are contracting.
Public Administration
Other Industries
Wholesale Trade
Administration and Support,Waste Management and
Remediation Services
Information andCultural Industries
Construction
Retail Trade
Finance and Insurance
Health Care andSocial Assistance
Manufacturing
Professional, Scienti�cand Technical Services13.0%
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Educational Services7.6%
Accommodation andFood Services 4.6%
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY, 20111
RESIDENTS BY OCCUPATION TYPE1
Natural Resources, Agricultureand Related Production
Trades, Transport andEquipment Operators
Sales and Service
Art, Culture, Recreation& Sport
Education, Law andSocial Community and
Government Services
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Canada’s most educated workforce.Richmond Hill has the distinction of being Canada’s most highlyeducated workforce2, with more than half of residents holding a University degree and over three-quarters with post-secondary education. You’ll have access to a diverse, highly skilled talent pool to support your growing business.
RESIDENTS BY LEVEL OF EDUCATION1
A young, energetic community.Richmond Hill has a young population compared with the rest of Ontario. Nearly half of our residents are between the ages of 20 and 49.
Characteristics Total Male FemaleTotal Population by age groups 185,545 90,360 95,185
0 to 14 Years 33,640 17,560 16,080
15 to 24 Years 25,910 13,435 12,475
25 to 34 Years 20,210 9,625 10,585
35 to 44 Years 30,075 13,745 16,330
45 to 54 Years 32,700 15,830 16,870
55 to 64 Years 22,060 10,740 11,320
65 and Over 20,950 9,425 11,525
Median Age of the Population 39.8 38.8 40.6
% of the Population Age 15 & Over 81.9 80.6 83.1
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Employment Land.Of the 1,500 acres of employment land in Richmond Hill's four business parks, over 290 acres are available to establish and grow your business. To view our Vacant Employment Land Inventory, visit BusinessRichmondHill.ca orcontact Economic Development staff at 905-771-5483 / 905-747-6382.
Moving people and goods where you need them to go.• Air transportation from Canada’s largest airport, Pearson International Airport, and local service at Buttonville Airport.• Superb, well maintained highway system with easy access to Highways 400, 401, 404, 407 and 7.• Frequent people and freight train service by GO Transit and CN (selected Richmond Hill business areas have CN mainline rail freight service.)• Reliable public transit bus service provided by VIVA, York Region Transit and GO Transit.
Major Market Km Miles Driving Time
Boston, MA 905 562 9 H 16 M
Buffalo, NY 186 115 2 H
Chicago, IL 835 519 8 H 23 M
Detroit, MI 389 242 4 H 12 M
Hamilton, ON 93 58 1 H 6 M
Kitchener/Waterloo, ON
115 71 1 H 20 M
London, ON 203 126 2 H 17 M
Montreal, QC 542 337 5 H 41 M
New York City, NY 811 504 8 H 23 M
Niagara Falls, ON 149 93 1 H 37 M
Ottawa, ON 450 280 4 H 39 M
Pittsburgh, PA 541 336 5 H 36 M
Rochester, NY 292 182 3 H 5 M
Sarnia/Port Huron, ON
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Sudbury, ON 397 247 7 H 7 M
Toronto, ON 35 22 32 M
Windsor, ON 379 235 4 H 2 M
DISTANCES FROM MAJOR MARKETS
The world is talking about Richmond Hill. Even from London, England, the view of Richmond Hill is clear. We’ve been recognized as a top ‘City of the Future’ in the American Small Cities of the Future ranking by fDi Magazine3. fDi stands for Foreign Direct Investment, and is a branch of The Financial Times Limited, one of the world’s most esteemed business daily newspapers.
ChineseCanadian
Iranian
English
6.7%
6.3%
6.0%
Scottish3.9%
17.5%
Russian3.8%Irish 3.7%
Jewish3.3%
Italian 8.3%
Other Origins 36.0%
East Indian 4.5%
RESIDENTS BY ETHNIC ORIGIN1A multicultural workforce, a global perspective.Richmond Hill is a friendly, open and diverse community with numerous cultural groups ready to welcome and support new neighbours.
Sources1 Statistics Canada, National Household Survey, 20112 Statistics Canada, 2011 Census of Population3 fDi Magazine (United Kingdom), 2011-2012 and 2013-2014
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The Smart Place for Business
Contact the Richmond Hill Economic Development team.
We can help you find the right home for your business.
T 905 771 5483 / 905 747 6382
BusinessRichmondHill.ca
Richmond Hill is the perfect location for business with exceptional transportation links, a highly-educated workforce, a dynamic Economic Development support team and a diverse and welcoming community.
Richmond Hill: The right home for your business.
The Smart Place for Business
Map Profile 2016
BusinessRichmondHill.ca
There is a reason we say Richmond Hill is The Smart Place for Business. A whole lot of really smart people work here. Many of our businesses are leading the new knowledge economy, pioneering in areas such as information technology, fi nancial and professional services, and life sciences. Our creative economy is thriving too, with entrepreneurial small businesses growing in critical sectors including website development and graphic design.
A Resilient, Reliable Economy Connected – Globally, Nationally, Locally
Our employment is diverse. Richmond Hill jobs come from many different sources that together paint the picture of a versatile, thriving community.
The cost of doing business is reasonable.Richmond Hill has competitive development charges and comparatively low property tax rates in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), allowing local businesses to properly manage these costs and focus on their growth.
Household income well exceeds national averages.A community prospers when its residents are prosperous. Richmond Hill is a community with more than 71% of families reporting incomes higher than $60,000/year. The average household income in Richmond Hill is $100,900, which is 21.3% higher than the Canadian average.
These days, every advantage counts. Conducting business in a stable, progressive economy can make all the difference for a thriving business. Richmond Hill’s fi nancial picture has been consistently durable despite global economic challenges. In fact, Richmond Hill remains one of Canada’s few municipalities to see incremental economic growth year-after-year at a time when many regions are contracting.
Public Administration
Other Industries
Wholesale Trade
Administration and Support,Waste Management and
Remediation Services
Information andCultural Industries
Construction
Retail Trade
Finance and Insurance
Health Care andSocial Assistance
Manufacturing
Professional, Scienti�cand Technical Services13.0%
11.4%
9.5%
8.0%
7.9%
3.9%
15.3%
6.6%
3.2%
3.6%
5.4%
Educational Services7.6%
Accommodation andFood Services 4.6%
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY, 20111
RESIDENTS BY OCCUPATION TYPE1
Natural Resources, Agricultureand Related Production
Trades, Transport andEquipment Operators
Sales and Service
Art, Culture, Recreation& Sport
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Government Services
Management
Not Applicable
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2.4%
14.6%
13.3%
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.60%
7.3%
20.5%
3.2%
10.8% Health5.2%
Occupations in Manufacturingand Utilities 2.4%
$150,000 and over
$125,000-$149,999
$60,000-$79,999
$10,000-$19,999
$20,000-$29,999
3.70%
Under $10,000 3.00%
13.20%
4.50%
22.30%
10.70%
$100,000-$124,999 12.80%
$30,000-$39,9995.60%
$40,000-$49,9995.80%
$50,000-$59,9996.20%
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HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF ALL PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS1
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Canada’s most educated workforce.Richmond Hill has the distinction of being Canada’s most highlyeducated workforce2, with more than half of residents holding a University degree and over three-quarters with post-secondary education. You’ll have access to a diverse, highly skilled talent pool to support your growing business.
RESIDENTS BY LEVEL OF EDUCATION1
A young, energetic community.Richmond Hill has a young population compared with the rest of Ontario. Nearly half of our residents are between the ages of 20 and 49.
Characteristics Total Male FemaleTotal Population by age groups 185,545 90,360 95,185
0 to 14 Years 33,640 17,560 16,080
15 to 24 Years 25,910 13,435 12,475
25 to 34 Years 20,210 9,625 10,585
35 to 44 Years 30,075 13,745 16,330
45 to 54 Years 32,700 15,830 16,870
55 to 64 Years 22,060 10,740 11,320
65 and Over 20,950 9,425 11,525
Median Age of the Population 39.8 38.8 40.6
% of the Population Age 15 & Over 81.9 80.6 83.1
RICHMOND HILL POPULATION BY AGE2
Employment Land.Of the 1,500 acres of employment land in Richmond Hill's four business parks, over 290 acres are available to establish and grow your business. To view our Vacant Employment Land Inventory, visit BusinessRichmondHill.ca orcontact Economic Development staff at 905-771-5483 / 905-747-6382.
Moving people and goods where you need them to go.• Air transportation from Canada’s largest airport, Pearson International Airport, and local service at Buttonville Airport.• Superb, well maintained highway system with easy access to Highways 400, 401, 404, 407 and 7.• Frequent people and freight train service by GO Transit and CN (selected Richmond Hill business areas have CN mainline rail freight service.)• Reliable public transit bus service provided by VIVA, York Region Transit and GO Transit.
Major Market Km Miles Driving Time
Boston, MA 905 562 9 H 16 M
Buffalo, NY 186 115 2 H
Chicago, IL 835 519 8 H 23 M
Detroit, MI 389 242 4 H 12 M
Hamilton, ON 93 58 1 H 6 M
Kitchener/Waterloo, ON
115 71 1 H 20 M
London, ON 203 126 2 H 17 M
Montreal, QC 542 337 5 H 41 M
New York City, NY 811 504 8 H 23 M
Niagara Falls, ON 149 93 1 H 37 M
Ottawa, ON 450 280 4 H 39 M
Pittsburgh, PA 541 336 5 H 36 M
Rochester, NY 292 182 3 H 5 M
Sarnia/Port Huron, ON
301 187 3 H 11 M
Sudbury, ON 397 247 7 H 7 M
Toronto, ON 35 22 32 M
Windsor, ON 379 235 4 H 2 M
DISTANCES FROM MAJOR MARKETS
The world is talking about Richmond Hill. Even from London, England, the view of Richmond Hill is clear. We’ve been recognized as a top ‘City of the Future’ in the American Small Cities of the Future ranking by fDi Magazine3. fDi stands for Foreign Direct Investment, and is a branch of The Financial Times Limited, one of the world’s most esteemed business daily newspapers.
ChineseCanadian
Iranian
English
6.7%
6.3%
6.0%
Scottish3.9%
17.5%
Russian3.8%Irish 3.7%
Jewish3.3%
Italian 8.3%
Other Origins 36.0%
East Indian 4.5%
RESIDENTS BY ETHNIC ORIGIN1A multicultural workforce, a global perspective.Richmond Hill is a friendly, open and diverse community with numerous cultural groups ready to welcome and support new neighbours.
Sources1 Statistics Canada, National Household Survey, 20112 Statistics Canada, 2011 Census of Population3 fDi Magazine (United Kingdom), 2011-2012 and 2013-2014
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The Smart Place for Business
Contact the Richmond Hill Economic Development team.
We can help you find the right home for your business.
T 905 771 5483 / 905 747 6382
BusinessRichmondHill.ca
Richmond Hill is the perfect location for business with exceptional transportation links, a highly-educated workforce, a dynamic Economic Development support team and a diverse and welcoming community.
Richmond Hill: The right home for your business.
The Smart Place for Business
Map Profile 2016
BusinessRichmondHill.ca
There is a reason we say Richmond Hill is The Smart Place for Business. A whole lot of really smart people work here. Many of our businesses are leading the new knowledge economy, pioneering in areas such as information technology, fi nancial and professional services, and life sciences. Our creative economy is thriving too, with entrepreneurial small businesses growing in critical sectors including website development and graphic design.
A Resilient, Reliable Economy Connected – Globally, Nationally, Locally
Our employment is diverse. Richmond Hill jobs come from many different sources that together paint the picture of a versatile, thriving community.
The cost of doing business is reasonable.Richmond Hill has competitive development charges and comparatively low property tax rates in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), allowing local businesses to properly manage these costs and focus on their growth.
Household income well exceeds national averages.A community prospers when its residents are prosperous. Richmond Hill is a community with more than 71% of families reporting incomes higher than $60,000/year. The average household income in Richmond Hill is $100,900, which is 21.3% higher than the Canadian average.
These days, every advantage counts. Conducting business in a stable, progressive economy can make all the difference for a thriving business. Richmond Hill’s fi nancial picture has been consistently durable despite global economic challenges. In fact, Richmond Hill remains one of Canada’s few municipalities to see incremental economic growth year-after-year at a time when many regions are contracting.
Public Administration
Other Industries
Wholesale Trade
Administration and Support,Waste Management and
Remediation Services
Information andCultural Industries
Construction
Retail Trade
Finance and Insurance
Health Care andSocial Assistance
Manufacturing
Professional, Scienti�cand Technical Services13.0%
11.4%
9.5%
8.0%
7.9%
3.9%
15.3%
6.6%
3.2%
3.6%
5.4%
Educational Services7.6%
Accommodation andFood Services 4.6%
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY, 20111
RESIDENTS BY OCCUPATION TYPE1
Natural Resources, Agricultureand Related Production
Trades, Transport andEquipment Operators
Sales and Service
Art, Culture, Recreation& Sport
Education, Law andSocial Community and
Government Services
Management
Not Applicable
Natural and AppliedSciences
2.4%
14.6%
13.3%
Business, Financeand Administration19.6%
.60%
7.3%
20.5%
3.2%
10.8% Health5.2%
Occupations in Manufacturingand Utilities 2.4%
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$125,000-$149,999
$60,000-$79,999
$10,000-$19,999
$20,000-$29,999
3.70%
Under $10,000 3.00%
13.20%
4.50%
22.30%
10.70%
$100,000-$124,999 12.80%
$30,000-$39,9995.60%
$40,000-$49,9995.80%
$50,000-$59,9996.20%
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HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF ALL PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS1
The Smart Place for Business
Innovators Work Here
No Certi�cate, Diplomaor Degree
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Canada’s most educated workforce.Richmond Hill has the distinction of being Canada’s most highlyeducated workforce2, with more than half of residents holding a University degree and over three-quarters with post-secondary education. You’ll have access to a diverse, highly skilled talent pool to support your growing business.
RESIDENTS BY LEVEL OF EDUCATION1
A young, energetic community.Richmond Hill has a young population compared with the rest of Ontario. Nearly half of our residents are between the ages of 20 and 49.
Characteristics Total Male FemaleTotal Population by age groups 185,545 90,360 95,185
0 to 14 Years 33,640 17,560 16,080
15 to 24 Years 25,910 13,435 12,475
25 to 34 Years 20,210 9,625 10,585
35 to 44 Years 30,075 13,745 16,330
45 to 54 Years 32,700 15,830 16,870
55 to 64 Years 22,060 10,740 11,320
65 and Over 20,950 9,425 11,525
Median Age of the Population 39.8 38.8 40.6
% of the Population Age 15 & Over 81.9 80.6 83.1
RICHMOND HILL POPULATION BY AGE2
Employment Land.Of the 1,500 acres of employment land in Richmond Hill's four business parks, over 290 acres are available to establish and grow your business. To view our Vacant Employment Land Inventory, visit BusinessRichmondHill.ca orcontact Economic Development staff at 905-771-5483 / 905-747-6382.
Moving people and goods where you need them to go.• Air transportation from Canada’s largest airport, Pearson International Airport, and local service at Buttonville Airport.• Superb, well maintained highway system with easy access to Highways 400, 401, 404, 407 and 7.• Frequent people and freight train service by GO Transit and CN (selected Richmond Hill business areas have CN mainline rail freight service.)• Reliable public transit bus service provided by VIVA, York Region Transit and GO Transit.
Major Market Km Miles Driving Time
Boston, MA 905 562 9 H 16 M
Buffalo, NY 186 115 2 H
Chicago, IL 835 519 8 H 23 M
Detroit, MI 389 242 4 H 12 M
Hamilton, ON 93 58 1 H 6 M
Kitchener/Waterloo, ON
115 71 1 H 20 M
London, ON 203 126 2 H 17 M
Montreal, QC 542 337 5 H 41 M
New York City, NY 811 504 8 H 23 M
Niagara Falls, ON 149 93 1 H 37 M
Ottawa, ON 450 280 4 H 39 M
Pittsburgh, PA 541 336 5 H 36 M
Rochester, NY 292 182 3 H 5 M
Sarnia/Port Huron, ON
301 187 3 H 11 M
Sudbury, ON 397 247 7 H 7 M
Toronto, ON 35 22 32 M
Windsor, ON 379 235 4 H 2 M
DISTANCES FROM MAJOR MARKETS
The world is talking about Richmond Hill. Even from London, England, the view of Richmond Hill is clear. We’ve been recognized as a top ‘City of the Future’ in the American Small Cities of the Future ranking by fDi Magazine3. fDi stands for Foreign Direct Investment, and is a branch of The Financial Times Limited, one of the world’s most esteemed business daily newspapers.
ChineseCanadian
Iranian
English
6.7%
6.3%
6.0%
Scottish3.9%
17.5%
Russian3.8%Irish 3.7%
Jewish3.3%
Italian 8.3%
Other Origins 36.0%
East Indian 4.5%
RESIDENTS BY ETHNIC ORIGIN1A multicultural workforce, a global perspective.Richmond Hill is a friendly, open and diverse community with numerous cultural groups ready to welcome and support new neighbours.
Sources1 Statistics Canada, National Household Survey, 20112 Statistics Canada, 2011 Census of Population3 fDi Magazine (United Kingdom), 2011-2012 and 2013-2014
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Strategic Location
The Smart Place for Business
Contact the Richmond Hill Economic Development team.
We can help you find the right home for your business.
T 905 771 5483 / 905 747 6382
BusinessRichmondHill.ca
Richmond Hill is the perfect location for business with exceptional transportation links, a highly-educated workforce, a dynamic Economic Development support team and a diverse and welcoming community.
Richmond Hill: The right home for your business.
The Smart Place for Business
Map Profile 2016
BusinessRichmondHill.ca
There is a reason we say Richmond Hill is The Smart Place for Business. A whole lot of really smart people work here. Many of our businesses are leading the new knowledge economy, pioneering in areas such as information technology, fi nancial and professional services, and life sciences. Our creative economy is thriving too, with entrepreneurial small businesses growing in critical sectors including website development and graphic design.
A Resilient, Reliable EconomyConnected – Globally, Nationally, Locally
Our employment is diverse. Richmond Hill jobs come from many different sources that together paint the picture of a versatile, thriving community.
The cost of doing business is reasonable.Richmond Hill has competitive development charges and comparatively low property tax rates in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), allowing local businesses to properly manage these costs and focus on their growth.
Household income well exceeds national averages.A community prospers when its residents are prosperous. Richmond Hill is a community with more than 71% of families reporting incomes higher than $60,000/year. The average household income in Richmond Hill is $100,900, which is 21.3% higher than the Canadian average.
These days, every advantage counts. Conducting business in a stable, progressive economy can make all the difference for a thriving business. Richmond Hill’s fi nancial picture has been consistently durable despite global economic challenges. In fact, Richmond Hill remains one of Canada’s few municipalities to see incremental economic growth year-after-year at a time when many regions are contracting.
Public Administration
Other Industries
Wholesale Trade
Administration and Support,Waste Management and
Remediation Services
Information andCultural Industries
Construction
Retail Trade
Finance and Insurance
Health Care andSocial Assistance
Manufacturing
Professional, Scienti�cand Technical Services 13.0%
11.4%
9.5%
8.0%
7.9%
3.9%
15.3%
6.6%
3.2%
3.6%
5.4%
Educational Services 7.6%
Accommodation andFood Services4.6%
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY, 20111
RESIDENTS BY OCCUPATION TYPE1
Natural Resources, Agricultureand Related Production
Trades, Transport andEquipment Operators
Sales and Service
Art, Culture, Recreation& Sport
Education, Law andSocial Community and
Government Services
Management
Not Applicable
Natural and AppliedSciences
2.4%
14.6%
13.3%
Business, Financeand Administration 19.6%
.60%
7.3%
20.5%
3.2%
10.8%Health 5.2%
Occupations in Manufacturingand Utilities2.4%
$150,000 and over
$125,000-$149,999
$60,000-$79,999
$10,000-$19,999
$20,000-$29,999
3.70%
Under $10,0003.00%
13.20%
4.50%
22.30%
10.70%
$100,000-$124,99912.80%
$30,000-$39,999 5.60%
$40,000-$49,999 5.80%
$50,000-$59,999 6.20%
$80,000-$99,99912.00%
HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF ALL PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS1
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No Certi�cate, Diplomaor Degree
Apprenticeship or TradesCerti�cate or Diploma
5.6%
4.9%
High School Graduate 17.1%
CompletedCollege/University54.1%
College, CEGEP or other Non-University Certi�cate or Diploma
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Canada’s most educated workforce.Richmond Hill has the distinction of being Canada’s most highlyeducated workforce
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half of residents holding a University degree and over three-quarters with post-secondary education. You’ll have access to a diverse, highly skilled talent pool to support your growing business.
RESIDENTS BY LEVEL OF EDUCATION1
A young, energetic community.Richmond Hill has a young population compared with the rest of Ontario. Nearly half of our residents are between the ages of 20 and 49.
Characteristics TotalMaleFemaleTotal Population by age groups 185,545 90,360 95,185
0 to 14 Years33,64017,56016,080
15 to 24 Years25,91013,43512,475
25 to 34 Years20,2109,62510,585
35 to 44 Years30,07513,74516,330
45 to 54 Years32,70015,83016,870
55 to 64 Years22,06010,74011,320
65 and Over20,9509,42511,525
Median Age of the Population39.838.840.6
% of the Population Age 15 & Over81.980.683.1
RICHMOND HILL POPULATION BY AGE2
Employment Land.Of the 1,500 acres of employment land in Richmond Hill's four business parks, over 290 acres are available to establish and grow your business. To view our Vacant Employment Land Inventory, visit BusinessRichmondHill.ca orcontact Economic Development staff at 905-771-5483 / 905-747-6382.
Moving people and goods where you need them to go.• Air transportation from Canada’s largest airport, Pearson International Airport, and local service at Buttonville Airport.• Superb, well maintained highway system with easy access to Highways 400, 401, 404, 407 and 7.• Frequent people and freight train service by GO Transit and CN (selected Richmond Hill business areas have CN mainline rail freight service.)• Reliable public transit bus service provided by VIVA, York Region Transit and GO Transit.
Major MarketKmMilesDriving Time
Boston, MA905 562 9 H 16 M
Buffalo, NY186 115 2 H
Chicago, IL 835 519 8 H 23 M
Detroit, MI389 242 4 H 12 M
Hamilton, ON 93 58 1 H 6 M
Kitchener/Waterloo, ON
115 71 1 H 20 M
London, ON 203 126 2 H 17 M
Montreal, QC 542 337 5 H 41 M
New York City, NY 811 504 8 H 23 M
Niagara Falls, ON149 93 1 H 37 M
Ottawa, ON450 280 4 H 39 M
Pittsburgh, PA541 336 5 H 36 M
Rochester, NY292 182 3 H 5 M
Sarnia/Port Huron, ON
301 187 3 H 11 M
Sudbury, ON 397 247 7 H 7 M
Toronto, ON 35 22 32 M
Windsor, ON 379 235 4 H 2 M
DISTANCES FROM MAJOR MARKETS
The world is talking about Richmond Hill. Even from London, England, the view of Richmond Hill is clear. We’ve been recognized as a top ‘City of the Future’ in the American Small Cities of the Future ranking by fDi Magazine3. fDi stands for Foreign Direct Investment, and is a branch of The Financial Times Limited, one of the world’s most esteemed business daily newspapers.
ChineseCanadian
Iranian
English
6.7%
6.3%
6.0%
Scottish 3.9%
17.5%
Russian 3.8% Irish3.7%
Jewish 3.3%
Italian8.3%
Other Origins36.0%
East Indian4.5%
RESIDENTS BY ETHNIC ORIGIN1 A multicultural workforce, a global perspective.Richmond Hill is a friendly, open and diverse community with numerous cultural groups ready to welcome and support new neighbours.
Sources1 Statistics Canada, National Household Survey, 20112 Statistics Canada, 2011 Census of Population3 fDi Magazine (United Kingdom), 2011-2012 and 2013-2014
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