Average Value of Dwelling, 2001

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Abstract

The average value of a dwelling in Canada was $162 709 according to the 2001 Census, compared to the 1996 Census average of $147 877, an increase of 10%. All provinces and territories have experienced a rise in housing values, particularly in Alberta and Ontario, markedly in Calgary, Ottawa and Toronto.

Map Source: Adapted from Statistics Canada, Profile of Income of Individuals, Families and Households, Social and Economic Characteristics of Individuals, Families and Households, Housing Costs, and Religion for Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions, 2001 Census Catalogue number 95F0492XCB2001001.

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The value of a dwelling is the dollar amount expected by the owner if the dwelling were to be sold and the average value pertains only to owner-occupied private dwellings, which do not include dwellings situated on farms, but can include owner-occupied dwellings situated on rented or leased land or part of a condominium.

The Daily is Statistics Canada's official release bulletin. The Daily for May 13, 2003, marked the public release of this census variable. Technical notes for this variable can be found at 2001 Census Technical Reports and User Guides.

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Please read the following Data and Mapping Notes for information on how the map was derived.