Here you will find the "Bricks and Mortar" of Richmond Hill realtor or real estate information for Richmond Hill and York Region Area homes and condos. Comprehensive real estate data or Richmond Hill homes for sale can be found on this website to help you make an educated decision when buying and selling your property, and we offer direct access to the latest home and condos in Richmond Hill and York Region homes and condos currently available for sale. You will also find community information such as Richmond Hill history demographics, useful links, school information, free home evaluation and other Richmond Hill real estate reports, as well as answers to commonly asked real estate questions, mortgage info and more. Richmond Hill realtor have information as to how to prepare your home or condo to maximize the return on your investment and get top dollar for your real estate. Here are the details about the Richmond Hill and York Region Area: Quick Facts - The Town of Richmond Hill is located in the York Region, north of Toronto, Ontario. It is part of the Greater Toronto Area being situated about halfway between Toronto and Lake Simcoe. History of Richmond Hill - The region of modern Richmond Hill was first surveyed by LieutenantGovernor John Graves Simcoe in 1794, who headed the construction of Yonge Street at the time.
Demographics - According to York Region Planning and Development Department, by fourth quarter, 2011 in Richmond Hill there were 191,367 people. Climate - Richmond Hill’s climate is greatly affected by its proximity to the lake. The spring seasons are generally rainy, while the autumns typically have average daytime temperatures and cooler nights. Educational Facilities - The town of Richmond Hill has twenty-five public elementary schools, five secondary schools, four private schools, and contains a significant number of private Catholic elementary and secondary schools. Employment - Most of the residents who are employed in Richmond Hill work in the professional services industry, including administration, finance, insurance, real estate, health care and scientific research, engineering, and information technology. Restaurants - Richmond Hill also offers a wide variety of fine dining and cuisines. Main Attractions - Richmond Hill presents such tourist and recreational attractions as the Mill Pond with its numerous walking and biking trails and wildlife, the Canadian Museum of Hindu Civilization, and the David Dunlap Observatory. Recreation and Arts - The Richmond Hill library system offers a variety of resources, including books, internet access, CD ROMs, videos, DVDs, CDs, French language and multilingual books. Transportation - The town of Richmond Hill is served by many major highways, including Highway 404, the Ontario Provincial Highway 7, and Highway 407. Go Transit is provided to the town's residents at two stations and public transit is co-ordinated by York Region Transit. To find more information about Richmond Hill homes for sale and Richmond Hill condos for sale, visit http://www.richmondhill-homes.com