MaKING HOMES POSSIBLE.
By the Numbers:
the GTA’s Housing Challenges
Buying a Home now costs over
requiring a household income of at least $215,9201 The median total household income in Toronto is $94,0002
Renting a Home costs more than
per month in Toronto, with Brampton and Oshawa3 not far behind, often leading to overcrowding or people moving out of city or province
Young people are worse off;
of recent Ontario graduates consider leaving Ontario because of housing costs4
Nearly
of people 30-34 years of age live with their parents in Toronto5
Of those living in the GTA,
worry about sacrificing basic needs like food, clothing, living essentials and education to afford rent or mortgage payments
As many as
of people in the GTA believe there is a shortage of affordable housing in Canada6
1. May 2024 Affordability Report | RateHub.ca
2. 2021 Canadian census adjusted for annual CPI between 2021 and 2024
3. September 2024 Rent Report | Rentals.ca
4. Student Loan Debt is a Major Barrier to Homeownership for Young Ontarians | Orea.com
Making Homes Possible: It’s What We Do
The GTA housing crisis cannot be solved with words alone; you need hammers and nails, too.
That’s why we’re building affordable homes every day in Toronto, Brampton, Caledon, York Region and Durham Region. Our innovative financing model means families can get a home without a down payment, and each home remains affordable long-term, even when families sell. But we can’t do it alone. Every donation drives our goal of building more homes forward. Every volunteer contributing their time helps raise walls and roofs. Each family that joins us strengthens the fabric of their neighbourhood.
Building Real Impact Since 1988
- We’ve built 26 new communities and provided more than 600 families with the benefits of affordable homeownership.
- We’ve mobilized tens of thousands of volunteers who contribute approximately 100,000+ hours every year.
- Every $1 invested in Habitat for Humanity GTA returns approximately $4 to society through property taxes, increased income taxes, reduced social supports and more.
