The urban sprawl of the greater Toronto area is shifting east very rapidly. What once felt like distant suburbs, are now thriving connected communities, with great locations and ever-increasing demand for moving company Pickering, Oshawa, and Scarborough. From Scarborough to Pickering to Oshawa, the areas along the Durham Region are an example of how affordability and lifestyle impact buyer preferences and decisions.
The Shift To Scarborough
Scarborough sits at the center of convenience and community. It is here that families find condo developments, townhouses and older detached homes to be more manageable than the downtown Toronto area. Excellent educational institutions like Aen Court, RH King Academy, and Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate attract families.
Scarborough offers a strong advantage with connectivity. The Durham Region Transit has 39 bus routes in Toronto with 1892 bus stops. The GO Transit and TTC offer more options for easier commuting. With the Scarborough Bluffs and Rouge National Urban Park with scenic escapes, there is access to natural surroundings and community spaces.
Pickering’s Conveniences
For many families Toronto has become unaffordable. Due to the increased housing prices, many families instead look for larger homes and value further east, and go to Pickering. Pickering falls a short 15 minutes farther east. It is one of the Durham region’s more balanced cities.
Pickering has more significantly affordable averages of home prices to the tune of $953,973 than Scarborough which sits at $1.1 million range. From the waterfront trail, to active housing, redevelopment and the Pickering Town Centre, its emerging and family-friendly environment suits family needs.
There are many options to commute from Pickering, and the GO Train quickly connects residents into downtown Toronto in under 1 hour.
Further East In Oshawa
Previously known primarily for an industrial past, Oshawa has transformed itself into a center of affordability and opportunity. Home prices here are as low-priced as anywhere in the surrounding areas, often 30-40% lower than similar properties in Scarborough.
Oshawa offers space and value in the form of larger homes, bigger yard sizes, and the community-mindedness of its residents. New downtown revitalization projects, new condo construction, and improved transit options have started to change how Oshawa is perceived.
Educational institutions like St Hedwig Catholic School and Sherwood Public School offer top-notch education, while community spaces like Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens, Oshawa Museum, Harman Park Arena, and others offer recreational facilities.
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Conclusion
The affordability scale from Scarborough to Pickering, and then to Oshawa is pretty clear: there is more space, savings, and serenity the further east you go. While Scarborough is for those who desire to remain close to Toronto, Pickering and Oshawa offer opportunities to create a more cultivated lifestyle without significant stress on the wallet.
