Hastings County consists of 14 member municipalities
Our location
We are exactly halfway between Toronto and Ottawa, extending from the Bay of Quinte to Algonquin Park.
Our community
Population: 39,588 (2016 Census) for 14 member municipalities only. Including the Cities of Belleville and Quinte West, and the Mohawk First Nation's Territory our permanent population is 139,268 (2016 Census).
We are Wildly Authentic!
Hastings also offers a strong work ethic, easy commuting and affordability. Experience small town charm and rural living that is so desirable while still being close to larger urban amenities. Our lifestyle includes prime access to numerous outdoor recreational activities, a less hectic pace and a short commute to work.
Send your children to one of our more than 30 elementary schools and more than 5 secondary secondary schools in both the public and separate school systems. Your family and employees will have access to a reliable medical support system with three fully accredited hospital sites in Bancroft, Bancroft and Trenton and a successful physician recruitment program through which Hastings County has addressed the shortage with 14 doctors signed, 12 currently practicing and 2 expected to begin over the next few years. You can have it all at an affordable price!
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Those in the video above realize that average home prices are much lower than larger Ontario cities and other destinations. The following demonstrates the differences:
City / Town | ASSESSED VALUE OF A TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL HOME (not on water) |
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City of Toronto | $1,176,000 |
City of Vaughan | $891,000 |
City of Waterloo | $407,000 |
City of Ottawa | $431,000 |
Town of Bracebridge | $262,000 |
Town of Huntsville | $246,000 |
City of Kingston | $301,000 |
Town of Bancroft (Hastings County) | $156,000 |
Municipality of Hastings Highlands (Hastings County) | $163,000 |
Township of Stirling-Rawdon (Hastings County) | $183,000 |
Municipality of Centre Hastings (Hastings County) | $180,000 |
Municipality of Tweed (Hastings County) | $158,000 |