Canadian Investors - Market Research Question

Canadian Investors - Market Research Question

Specialist · St. Petersburg, FL · Member since 2013 · 114 posts · 49 votes

To all the Canadian investors out there. What industry websites do you use to determine the crime rate and demographics of the area? I have great resources I use here in the USA but am having trouble identifying if an area has high crime, if the economy is stable or in general which areas are desirable vs. less desirable. Thanks in advance for any resources or insight you can share on this!

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  • Rental Property Investor · Member since 2019 · 407 posts · 267 votes
    7y

    @Liz Brumer-Smith Geowarehouse is great for demographics in Ontario. Many of the larger police forces now have crime mapping features on their websites.

  • Specialist · St. Petersburg, FL · Member since 2013 · 114 posts · 49 votes
    7y

    Thank you!! I was specifically looking for Ontario market. I did find a few crime maps for each local area, but it's just not what I'm used to for what's available in the USA.

  • Specialist · Toronto, Ontario · Member since 2012 · 2k+ posts · 891 votes
    7y
    Originally posted by @Liz Brumer-Smith:

    Thank you!! I was specifically looking for Ontario market. I did find a few crime maps for each local area, but it's just not what I'm used to for what's available in the USA.

     I know Canada doesn't have as much resources as the US.. Not many Americans buy in Ontario especially with the foreign tax. Surprised your even looking

  • Toronto, ON · Member since 2019 · 2 posts · 0 votes
    7y

    Sometimes its hard to say unless you've lived here for a period of time- Toronto areas that might be higher in crime would be Moss Park, Regent park, St. James Town and Jane/Finch area. 

  • Specialist · St. Petersburg, FL · Member since 2013 · 114 posts · 49 votes
    7y

    @Hai Loc - I'm just trying to learn at this point! Seeing what opportunities are there. Not necessarily for me to purchase. Thank you for the information!

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