Community
Known as "Ontario's West Coast," Huron County is a special place to live and work. Here, urban amenities unite with rural benefits to make any one of our nine municipalities the right place to combine affordable, safe family living with business and career opportunities.
Heritage buildings, streetscapes and homes, 100 km of golden coastline, lush countryside, extensive walking and biking trails, excellent education and health care facilities, and an abundance of indoor recreational and cultural facilities are just some of the features that make Huron County a great place to call home.
Housing
Huron County offers a broad array of rented and owned housing options. Housing prices vary from a detached dwelling costing on average $130,980 to a two-storey detached dwelling costing $158,078.
| Type of Dwelling |
2004 |
2005 |
| 2-Storey Detached |
$150,726 |
$158,078 |
| Bungalow |
$124,605 |
$139,326 |
| Detached - Other |
$114,669 |
$130,980 |
| Condo Townhouse |
$171,250 |
n/a |
| Residential Other |
$165,438 |
$165,382 |
The municipalities of Bluewater, Goderich, South Huron and beyond receive water service from lake water in-take plants located at Goderich and Grand Bend. All other areas throughout the county are serviced by Municipal and private wells.
Health Care
Huron County is well-served by a broad health care delivery network that includes traditional and alternative medicine.
Five accredited hospitals committed to delivering quality health care are conveniently located across the county; a variety of out-patient services, ready access to visiting specialists and convenient close-to-home surgeries provide excellent patient care for residents. Three modern medical centres and an active public health unit provide access to a wide range of additional programs and services for area residents.
Education
A variety of public and private learning opportunities are available to Huron County residents. There are 30 Elementary Schools and 5 Secondary Schools throughout the county, all with safe school policies.
Post-secondary learning opportunities at every level - from trades and PhDs to professional and vocational - are available within an easy commute. There are two of the largest community colleges in Ontario, and four Universities located within a half hour to 1.5 hour drive of the boundary of Huron County.
University-level courses are offered, in partnership with the University of Western Ontario, by the Lake Huron Learning Collaborative. Full and half-credit courses are offered during the academic year in Goderich.
Primary and Secondary Education:
University and Community Colleges:
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