Explore the data below to learn about the thriving and growing community of Barrie. The above photo is courtesy of the Downtown Barrie BIA.
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Access key indicators and gain insights into our economy, residents, workforce, liability and more to learn about the thriving and growing community of Barrie:
Largest Employers
Here are some of Barrie’s leading employers as indicated through the 2024 Business & Employer Data Survey.
Largest Private Employers
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Small Business Vitality
- 375 one-on-one consultations delivered through the Small Business Centre in 2024
- 51 online training & educational opportunities delivered to local entrepreneurs in 2024
- 12 Summer Company Grants totaling $36,000 and 27 Starter Company Grants totaling $135,000 were awarded in 2024
Livability
- Single detached homes are the city’s primary housing type
- Median household income: $99,800
- Average home price: $789,900 vs $1,068,500 in GTA (MLS Home Price Index, March 2025)
- 140+ acres of publicly owned parkland
- 93% of residents have a park or green space close to their home
- 81% air quality rating (very high)
- 82% drinking water quality and accessibility (very high)
- $190 million joint investment in new Barrie-Simcoe Emergency Services Campus
Barrie is a Safe City
In addition to being ranked the safest city in Canada, Barrie has also recently been recognized as being the country’s lowest on the Violent Crime Severity Index, according to a Statistics Canada report.
Great Location. Skilled Talent. Competitive Costs.
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