Burlington’s annual GDP of $10.6 Billion dollars is driven by a diversified economy and an experienced labour force of over 100,000 people.
Large, Talented Workforce
- 183,315 Population
- 101,650 Experienced Labour Force
- 20 Post-Secondary Institutions Within One Hour Drive
- $93,588 Median Income
68% Labour force, Participation rate
5.6% Unemployment Rate
73% Post-Secondary education
4.3% Population change, 2011 to 2016
Demographic Data & Statistics
This information has been gathered from Statistics Canada, and it includes:
- Population and Growth
- Population by Age Group
- Median Household Income
- Employment Figures and Forecast
- Population by Highest Educational Attainment, Aged 25-64
- Total Population Aged 15+ years, by Major Field of Study
- Total Population in Households by Immigrant Status and Place of Birth
- Language Spoken Most Often at Home
- Rental Market Data
Community Affordability
These resources will provide you with information and rates related to owning a home in Burlington:
Additional Resources:
- Burlington Census Profile (Statistics Canada 2016)
- Burlington Census Profile (Statistics Canada 2011)
- Wage Comparison Analysis (Government of Canada Job Bank)
The city’s strategic plan calls for an increase in the overall number of new businesses by 1%, and the creation of 1,000 new jobs, every year.