This progressive area is a composite community with the town of Stouffville as its' urban hub.

It is the fastest growing centre in York Region. With the population recorded in June 2010 as 36,500 people, the projections are that by 2026 62,000 people will reside in the area.

It lives up to its' motto of “Country close to the City” in that it is located on the Oak Ridges Moraine, and is 14 Km north of Toronto. It has become a thriving bedroom community and has easy access to the 404. It is directly connected to downtown Toronto by both Go Train and Go Bus lines.

Excellent shopping an a wide variety of housing options are available here.

The downtown Stouffville core echos the atmosphere of the Danforth further south in Toronto with its' quaint main street, unique shops, restaurants, taverns and century homes.

Included within the boundaries of Whitchurch Stouffville are the smaller communities of Ballantrae, Bethesda, Bloominton, Cedar Valley, Gormley, Lemonville, Lincolnville, Musselman Lake, Pine Orchard, Preston Lake, Ringwood, Vandorf, Vivian, and Wesley Corners.

The boundaries of Whitchurch Stouffville are Highway 404 to the west, Davis Drive to the north, the York Durham town line to the east, and roughly the 19^th Sideroad to the south.

A specialized adult lifestyle community, Ballantrae Estates has been very popular in the last 10 years.

Beautifully appointed bungalows in a gracious natural setting surround the Ballantrae Golf Club. The development, designed by Schickendanz, has pristine natural surroundings and an active social life centring around the recreation complex.. It has easy access to Aurora, Newmarket, the highway 404 and shopping.

REAL ESTATE:

As the greatest population density is within the town of Stouffville, statistics will be presented for this area. Separate statistics will be provided for Ballantrae Estates.

Century homes are clustered around Main Street between 9^th and 10^th lines. Surrounding this are areas of newer housing. At present building is continuing. To the north of Stouffville proper are much larger estate homes.

46 town homes sold within 2010 for an average price of $330,000. This was an average 99% of the listed prices. Average taxes were $2,525.

36 Semidetached homes sold in the same time period for an average price of $360,000. Again, this was an average of 99% of the asking prices. Average taxes were $2,900.

65 detached homes listed between $289,000 - $428,000 sold for an average price of $370,000. This was 98% of listed price on average.

62 detached homes listed between $428,000 - $500,000 sold for an average price of $457,000. (98% of ask price).

43 detached homes listed between $500,000 – $1,000,000. sold for an average price of $563,000.

In Ballantrae Estates adult lifestyle community, 21 bungalows sold in 2010 for an average price of $499,000. ( 97 % of listed price average). The average time on the market was 86 days.

TRANSPORTATION:

2 GO TRANSIT stations connect Stouffville to Union Station in downtown Toronto. Lincolnville GO station is located in the north east area, and the main GO station is located on Main Street in the centre of town. GO trains travel south through Markham. Go Buses service the area as well. Please click HERE to obtain schedules for the Go Transit services in Stouffville.

York Region Transit also operates two bus routes through Stouffville. Statistics show the residents depend heavily on their cars for transportation at the present time.

EDUCATION:

The York Region District School Board has 6 public schools in the community at present. Ballantrae Public School, Glad Park Public School, Summitview Pulic School, Whitchurch Highlands Public School, Harry Bowes Public School, and Oscar Peterson Public School. Another public school is scheduled to open in 2012. Stouffville District Secondary School services the area at the present time.

The York Catholic District School Board has 2 elementary schools, Saint Mark's Elementary School and St. Brigid Elementary School. Secondary students are bussed to Brother Andre Catholic High School in Markham or attend Stouffville District Secondary School.

To compare how Whitchurch Stouffville's schools compare to each other and the rest of the province please click HERE.

PLACES OF WORSHIP:

A large number of churches of various denominations service the area's residents.