Living guide

Is Georgina a Good Place to Live? Factors to Weigh

Georgina is a York Region town of lakeside communities on Lake Simcoe: Keswick, Sutton, Jackson's Point and Pefferlaw. It had 47,642 residents in the 2021 Census, and most homes are single-detached. Whether it suits you depends on your commute, the community you choose, schools for your address and how much you value lake and recreation access. Here are the facts to weigh.

Updated 2026-11-06

At a glance

Population: 47,642 (2021); +4.9% from 45,418 in 2016; land 287.69 km²; density 165.6 per km²; median age 42.8
Region: York Region
Transit: York Region Transit and GO connections (see Choose Georgina: Live here)
Highway access: Highway 404 extended to Ravenshoe Road
Character: Town of communities on Lake Simcoe's south and east shore: Keswick, Sutton, Jackson's Point, Pefferlaw
Recreation: The ROC; MURC at 261 Garrett Styles Dr (pools, gym, track, Discovery Library); Georgina Ice Palace
Market month: October 2026
Median sold price: $730,000
Average days on market: 39
Sales that month: 52

Market figures are monthly aggregates for all residential property types; no individual sales are shown. Source: TRREB MLS® data via PropTx

Georgina

Statistics Canada 2021 Census: population 47,642, up 4.9% from 45,418 in 2016; land area 287.69 km²; density 165.6 per km²; median age 42.8. About 16.3% of residents are aged 0 to 14 and about 16.8% are 65 or older. 14,845 of 17,895 occupied private dwellings are single-detached houses.
Georgina is made up of communities including Keswick, Sutton, Jackson's Point and Pefferlaw, each with its own guide below.
Recreation facilities include The ROC, the MURC (261 Garrett Styles Dr) with pools, a gym, a track and the Discovery Library, and the Georgina Ice Palace.
York Region Transit and GO connections serve the town (see Choose Georgina), and Highway 404 extends to Ravenshoe Road. Drive times vary, so test your own route.
Schools are run by the York Region District School Board (including Keswick High School and Sutton District High School) and the York Catholic District School Board. Confirm assignments by address with each board's locator.
Work along the Lake Simcoe shoreline may need a permit from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA).
Most occupied homes are single-detached. Market figures on this page are monthly TRREB aggregates only, never individual sales.

Georgina guide Keswick guide Sutton guide Jackson's Point guide Pefferlaw guide Homes for sale in Georgina

Factors to weigh

Commuter: Highway 404 extends to Ravenshoe Road, and York Region Transit and GO connections serve the town. Keswick is closest to the highway within Georgina. Test your own route at rush hour; we don't quote drive times.
Family: The ROC, the MURC and the Georgina Ice Palace cover year-round recreation. Confirm school assignments by address with the YRDSB School Locator or YCDSB.
Downsizer or lifestyle buyer: Sutton and Jackson's Point offer walkable village cores and lakeside recreation. Our Jackson's Point office is at 944 Lake Dr E, Jackson's Point, ON L0E 1L0; visits are by appointment.
Waterfront/cottage buyer: See our Lake Simcoe waterfront guide, and check with the LSRCA before planning any shoreline work.

YRDSB School Locator YCDSB school finder LSRCA permits

Frequently asked questions

Is Georgina a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Georgina offers Lake Simcoe communities, recreation facilities such as the MURC, The ROC and the Georgina Ice Palace, and Highway 404 access to Ravenshoe Road. Weigh your commute, schools for your address and the community that fits you. Call 416-702-1146 to talk it through.

What is Georgina's population?

47,642 in the 2021 Census, up 4.9% from 45,418 in 2016, with a median age of 42.8 (Statistics Canada).

What communities make up Georgina?

Communities include Keswick, Sutton, Jackson's Point and Pefferlaw. Our Keswick vs Sutton vs Jackson's Point comparison covers three of them side by side.

What recreation facilities are in Georgina?

The ROC, the MURC at 261 Garrett Styles Dr (pools, gym, track and Discovery Library) and the Georgina Ice Palace (Town of Georgina).

How do people get around from Georgina?

Highway 404 extends to Ravenshoe Road, and York Region Transit and GO connections serve the town (Choose Georgina). Travel times vary, so test your own route.

Which school boards serve Georgina?

The York Region District School Board and the York Catholic District School Board. Confirm assignments by address using each board's locator.

Do I need a permit for shoreline work on Lake Simcoe?

Often, yes. Check the LSRCA's 'Do I need a permit?' guidance before any shoreline work; our Lake Simcoe waterfront guide has more.

How can I see Georgina real estate market numbers?

This page and our Georgina market report show monthly TRREB aggregates (median sold price, days on market, number of sales), never individual sales. Call 416-702-1146 for a current picture.

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Still deciding?

Talk it through with The Jennifer Jones Team, LPT Realty, Brokerage.

Call 416-702-1146