2009 Community Profile. Municipality of Leamington

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1 2009 Community Profile Municipality of Leamington

2 Table of Contents Overview Boundaries Transportation Infrastructure Development Population Characteristics Graph: Population Table 1: Population by Age Table 2: Population Projections Graph: Population Projections Table 3: Population Density Ethnic Origin and Language Capabilities Table 4: Ethnic Origin Table 5: Knowledge of Official Languages Table 6: Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Graph: Ethnic Origin Education Table 7: Highest Level of Schooling Table 8: Major Field of Study Employment Table 9: Employment by Industry Division Table 10: Occupation Table 11: Employment Status Graph: Employment Status Travel to Work Table 12: Mode of Transportation Table 13: Commuting Table 14: Place of Work & Place of Residence Economic Indicators Table 15: Income and Wealth Characteristics Table 16: Retail Sales Table 17: Housing Starts Table 18: Value of Building Permits ($CDN) Business Costs Table 19: Property Tax Rate Table 20: Development Charges Employers Table 21: Major Employers Table 22: Number of Businesses By Employee Range Table 23: Number of Businesses By Sector Graph: Number of Businesses By Employee Range Quality of Life Table 24: Quality of Life

3 Municipality of Leamington Overview Leamington, a beautiful community of 30,000 people, is located 45 minutes from the Windsor/Detroit international border, and within a one-day s drive of over 125 million people, almost half of North America s population. Point Pelee National Park is at the doorstep of Leamington and represents a fine example of unique flora and fauna not found elsewhere in Canada. Pelee Island is a short ferry ride away and makes for a wonderful escape on a summer afternoon. The ideal climate fosters a profitable and rapidly expanding greenhouse and agricultural industry and affords us the second longest growing season in all of Canada. The Town of Leamington and the Township of Mersea were amalgamated into the Municipality of Leamington on January 1, The community presents a unique profile: a thriving and modern urban environment surrounded by greenhouses and traditional agricultural crops as well as enterprises associated with the automotive and manufacturing economies of the region. The agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting industry employed 3,400 people in Leamington according to the 2006 census, much greater than the nearby and much larger city of Windsor where only 700 are employed in that same industry division. The area's greenhouse acreage is larger than the entire U.S. greenhouse industry combined. The majority of crops grown are destined for markets in the United States. Principal crops include tomatoes, seedless cucumbers and peppers. Floriculture, including potted plants, bedding plants and roses is also an important part of Leamington's greenhouse economy. Leamington was recognized in April 2006 MoneySense magazine as The Number One place to Live in Canada, beating out a field of 108 other communities. Leamington was chosen number one based on categories including weather, income, population, growth, home prices, economic diversity, unemployment and the number of people who walk to work. Boundaries The Municipality is located along the north shore of Lake Erie sharing the 42 nd parallel with Northern California making Leamington the southern-most municipality in Canada. Leamington is bordered by Lake Erie to the south, the County line of Essex (which borders Chatham-Kent) to its east, County Road 8 to its north and County Road 31 to the west. Transportation Infrastructure Good access to Highway 401 is provided by Highway 77 and Highway 3. A new Highway 3 by-pass around the municipality allows for the rapid movement of goods on either side of Leamington. Highway 18 is both a scenic and important highway link to Leamington from western Essex County. Ferry service to and from Pelee Island and Sandusky, Ohio runs from April through November for tourist travel as well as the movement of agricultural commodities and business travel to the island. A private commercial airport also serves the municipality. 6-3

4 Development Leamington enjoys a mixed economy with tremendous potential for growth. Food processing and agriculture remain the mainstay of the local labour force; however, other industry, particularly in the automotive sector, has become increasingly important. Leamington is known as the Greenhouse Capital of North America and the Tomato Capital of Canada and enjoys the greatest number of sunshine hours (over 2,000 hours according to Agriculture Canada) of any municipality in Canada. With over 1,500 acres of greenhouses in the surrounding area, this industry has become technologically sophisticated as well as serving as a major source of employment and an important source of new investment. Immigrants to the area form the bedrock of the greenhouse industry with the next generation expanding into new technologies bringing the industry to a new level of success. The water distribution system and the sewage treatment capacity have been expanded to facilitate future growth in the Leamington area, keeping future costs under control. Land Availability Several municipally-owned serviced parcels of industrial land are available at very competitive rates. Other zoned parcels are available and could be developed as required. A full range of commercial and industrial real estate and build-to-suit specialists are available locally. Leamington s Development Services Department can provide one-stop access to building officials, zoning by-laws, engineering services and planning to make the development process a smooth experience. The economic development office would be pleased to make arrangements for you to tour the area and to meet with local land specialists and building officials. Government legislation prevents the offering of incentives to attract industry, but our favourable business environment, our access to markets and labour supply, as well as the wonderful social and cultural amenities available in Leamington make the community deserving of your full attention. For more information on investing in Leamington, contact the economic development office at or info@leamington.ca. Be sure to visit the web site at for a virtual tour. 6-4

5 Population Characteristics The population of Leamington has continued to rise steadily, with a 6% increase from the 2001 Census to the 2006 Census. Population 31,000 30,000 29,000 28,000 27,000 26,000 25, * Financial Post Projection (2009) Table 1: Population by Age Male 2006 Female 2006 Total 2006 % of Total Total - All Persons 14,570 14,260 28, , , % , % , , % ,130 1,045 2, % , , % , % , % , , % ,235 1,000 2, % , , % , % , % , % , % , % % % % 6-5

6 Table 2: Population Projections Change % Population 30,680 31,390 32, % Number of households 10,788 11,177 11, % Source: Financial Post 2009 Population Projections 32,600 32,400 32,200 32,000 31,800 31,600 31,400 31,200 31,000 30,800 30,600 30, Source: Financial Post 2009 Table 3: Population Density * 5 Yr. Change Population 27,138 28,883 31, % Land area (sq. km) % Number of households 8,920 9,820 11, % Population density per sq. km % & Financial Post (2011) * Projections Ethnic Origin and Language Capabilities Possibly as a result of a significant Mennonite population in the municipality, 25.63% of the Leamington residents who consider themselves as having a single ethnic background, are of German descent. There are also significant Lebanese and Italian populations. Leamington is somewhat unusual in the Windsor-Essex County Region in terms of the number of people who are able to converse in more than one language. More people are able to converse in German and Arabic than in French, which, in other communities is the second most common language after English. The large Mexican population in the municipality is indicated by the large number of Spanish-speaking residents. This is due largely to the population of thousands of guest workers who come to the area as part of the Canadian Government s Migrant Agriculture program. 6-6

7 Table 4: Ethnic Origin 2001 % % 2006 Single responses 18,105 17, % German 4, % 4, % Canadian 3, % 2, % English 1, % 1, % Portuguese 1, % 1, % Lebanese 1, % 1, % Mexican % 1, % Italian 1, % % French % % Dutch (Netherlands) % % Scottish % % Other 2, % 2, % Table 5: Knowledge of Official Languages % 2006 Total population 26,625 28, % English only 23,360 25, % English and French 1,790 1, % French only % Non-English/French 1,445 1, % Table 6: Knowledge of Non-Official Languages 2001 % % 2006 German 4, % 5, % Arabic 1, % 1, % Spanish 1, % 2, % Portuguese 1, % 1, % Italian 1, % % Dutch % % Hungarian % % Ukrainian % % Other languages % % Polish % % Russian % % 6-7

8 Ethnic Origin German Canadian English Portuguese Lebanese Mexican Italian French Dutch (Netherlands) Scottish ,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 Source: Statistics Canada (2006) Photo courtesy of the Windsor Essex County & Pelee Island Convention & Visitors Bureau 6-8

9 Education Of those who have attended or are attending college or university, the most common field of study for Leamington residents was Applied Science Technologies and Trades, followed by Commerce, Management and Business Administration. Almost 30% of Leamington s population have some postsecondary education. Table 7: Highest Level of Schooling 2006 % of Total Total population 15 years and over 22, % No certificate, diploma or degree 9, % Certificate, diploma or degree 12, % High school cert. or equivalent 5, % Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 1, % College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 2, % University certificate, diploma or degree 1, % University certificate or diploma below bachelor level % University certificate or degree 1, % Bachelor's degree % University certificate or diploma above bachelor level % Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry % Master's degree % Earned doctorate % Table 8: Major Field of Study 2006 % of Total Total population by major field of study 4,995 Education % Visual and performing arts, & communications technologies % Humanities % Social and behavioural sciences & law % Business, management & public administration 1, % Physical & life sciences & technologies % Mathematics, computer and information sciences % Architecture, engineering, & related technologies 1, % Agriculture, natural resources & conservation % Health, parks, recreation and fitness % Personal, protective & transportation services % Other fields of study % 6-9

10 Employment The Leamington workforce has generally experienced a lower level of unemployment than elsewhere in the province with a 2006 unemployment rate of 5.6%. More Leamington residents are employed in Occupations Unique to Primary Industry than in any other category, followed by the Sales and Service Occupations group. Evidence of the somewhat more rural nature of the municipality can be seen in the fact that fewer people are employed in the Manufacturing sector than in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting sector. Table 9: Employment by Industry Division % 2006 All industries 1, ,460 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3,140 3, % Mining & oil & gas extraction % Utilities % Construction % Manufacturing 3,340 3, % Wholesale trade % Retail trade 1,465 1, % Transportation and warehousing % Information & cultural industries % Finance and insurance % Real estate & rental & leasing % Professional, scientific & technical services % Mgmt. of companies & enterprises % Admin. & supp, waste mgmt. & remediation serv % Educational services % Health care and social assistance % Arts, entertainment and recreation % Accommodation & food services % Other services (except public administration) % Public administration % Table 10: Occupation % 2006 Total labour force 15 yrs. & over 13,830 14,685 All occupations 13,710 14, % Management occupations % Business, finance and admin. occupations 1,490 1, % Natural & applied sciences & related occupations % Health occupations % Social science, education, gov. service & religion % Art, culture, recreation and sport % Sales and service occupations 2,540 2, % Trades, transport & equipment operators & related 2,395 2, % Occupations unique to primary industry 3,005 3, % Occupations unique to processing, mfg. & utilities 1,990 1, % 20% Sample Data 6-10

11 Table 11: Employment Status Population 25 years and over 16,925 18,275 In the labour force 11,005 11,655 Employed 10,600 11,010 Unemployed Not in the labour force 5,920 6,620 Participation rate 65.00% 63.80% Employment rate 62.60% 60.20% Unemployment rate 3.70% 5.60% Source: Statistics Canada Employment Numbers Employed Unemployed Not in the labour force 6-11

12 Travel to Work The primary mode of transportation to and from work is in a car, truck or van as a driver. Non-motorized transportation is more common in Leamington than in other municipalities more than 8% walk and more than 1% bicycle to work. The flow of workers to and from their places of employment is not nearly as influenced by employment opportunities in Windsor as is the case with other Essex County municipalities. The vast majority of Leamington residents work in Leamington. Similarly, the vast majority of Leamington workers reside in the municipality. The number of residents working in Kent County is obviously influenced by its proximity and it is worth noting that a large number of residents (over 12%) work at home, likely due to the large farming and greenhouse industry in the municipality. Table 12: Mode of Transportation 2001 % % 2006 Total Employed 11,365 12,025 Car, truck, van, as driver 9, % 9, % Car, truck, van, as passenger 1, % 1, % Public transit % % Walked % 1, % Bicycle % % Motorcycle % % Taxicab % % Other method % % Table 13: Commuting Total 2001 % % 2006 Total Employed 13, % 13, % Usual Place of Work 10, % 10, % In community of residence 6, % 6, % In different community 4, % 3, % In Essex County 3, % 3, % Outside Essex County % % At home 1, % 1, % Outside Canada % % No fixed workplace address % 1, % Table 14: Place of Work & Place of Residence Place of Work for Leamington Residents Place of Residence for Leamington Workers Municipality Number % of Total Number % of Total Amherstburg % % Essex % % Kingsville 1, % 1, % Lakeshore % % LaSalle % % Leamington 6, % 6, % Tecumseh % % Windsor % % Other % % Total 10, % 9, % 6-12

13 Economic Indicators The following tables include various economic indicators that can be used to gauge trends in the community. The estimated average household income and per capita income are somewhat below the provincial and national averages, which may be attributed to the large agricultural industry and the relatively lower wages seen in that industry. Per capita retail sales by businesses in the Municipality of Leamington were similarly lower than the national average. Housing starts declined from 2006 to 2008, a trend seen all over the region and Ontario. The value of building permits in 2008 also dropped to approximately 1/3 of the 2005 value. Table 15: Income and Wealth Characteristics 2009* Average household income $81,339 % above or below national average -8.00% Average family income $90,336 Per capita income $28,602 % of households with income $100,000 or more % Disposable income / household $63,444 Total assets per household (2007) $197,913 Total liabilities per household (2007) $81,178 Average expenditures $77,629 Source: Financial Post 2009 *Estimates Table 16: Retail Sales* Total retail sales ($ CDN) $554,220,000 $592,720,000 $651,190,000 Per capita retail sales ($ CDN) $10,300 $10,294 $11,133 % above/below national average -17% Source: Financial Post *Projections *Figures in this table include both Leamington and Kingsville. Table 16: Housing Starts % change Singles % Multiples % Total % Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Table 17: Value of Building Permits Residential $26,072,310 $17,137,900 $15,375,800 $13,139,628 Institutional $2,382,970 $978,550 $3,033,600 $905,480 Industrial $6,039,720 $1,311,100 $3,621,500 $1,266,800 Commercial $6,062,820 $6,705,210 $5,586,880 $4,175,992 Agriculture $27,159,450 $20,318,400 $34,202,800 $2,715,200 Total $67,717,270 $46,451,160 $61,820,580 $22,203,100 Source: Leamington Building Department 6-13

14 Business Costs The following tables show the municipal property tax rates for select land uses and the development charges applicable to new development in the Municipality of Leamington. The tax rates are multiplied by the assessed value of the property (determined by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) in order to determine the amount of property tax payable by the property owner. The development charge for a residential building is a fixed amount but the charges for industrial and commercial buildings depend on the size of the building. Table 19: Tax Rate 2009 Urban* 2009 Rural* Commercial Shopping Centre Industrial Large Industrial Source: Municipality of Leamington * including school rates Table 20: Development Charges Amount ($ CDN) Single Family Detached $10,410 Jan. 1, 2008 Industrial $1.30/SF Jan. 1, 2008 Commercial $1.30/SF Jan. 1, 2008 Source: Municipality of Leamington Note: Development charges are currently under review. Employers The sizeable agriculture industry is shown in the number of businesses in that sector as well as the number of people employed. The large number of small and medium-sized businesses is also significant in the municipality s economy. Please note when referring to Tables 22 and 23, Statistics Canada determines the location of companies by their mailing addresses, which results in some companies being classified as located in a community other than the one in which they are actually located. Table 21: Major Employers Employees* Heinz, H. J. Co. Of Canada Ltd. 800 Highline Mushrooms 400 Municipality Of Leamington 315 Leamington District Memorial Hospital 210 Walmart 209 Sun Parlour Home For Senior Citizens 189 Elringklinger Sealing Systems Inc. 170 Renaissance Mark 160 Agricorp 150 Nature Fresh Farms 140 Source: Service Canada & National LMI Systems * Data obtained from multiple sources and may be rounded. 6-14

15 Table 22: Number of Businesses By Employee Range June 2005 June 2008 % 2008 Change % Indeterminate % 10.47% % (13.82)% % 36.84% % (8.64)% % (21.30)% % (8.00)% % 0.00% % (20.00)% % 0.00% Total 1,717 1, % 2.10% Source: Statistics Canada - Canadian Business Patterns Product June 2005 & June 2008 * Establishments in the "Indeterminate" category do not maintain an employee payroll but may have a workforce, which consists of contracted workers, family embers or business owners. Table 23: Number of Businesses by Sector June 2005 June 2008 % 2008 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting % Mining and oil and gas extraction % Utilities % Construction % Manufacturing % Wholesale trade % Retail trade % Transportation and warehousing % Information and cultural industries % Finance and insurance % Real estate and rental and leasing % Professional, scientific and technical services % Management of companies and enterprises % Admin. and support, waste mgmt.& services % Educational services % Health care and social assistance % Arts, entertainment and recreation % Accommodation and food services % Other services (except public administration) % Public administration % Total 1,717 1, % Source: Statistics Canada - Canadian Business Patterns Product June 2005 &

16 Number of Businesses with Stable Number of Employees By Employee Range Source: Statistics Canada - Canadian Business Patterns Product, June Photo courtesy of the Municipality of Leamington 6-16

17 Quality of Life Leamington is fortunate to be well-served by three high schools (one public, one Catholic and one private Mennonite high school), numerous public and separate schools, churches of many denominations, a fully equipped hospital (the only one in the region outside of Windsor), family health care, a transit system, a balanced retail sector, and an excellent public library. Leamington has one of the finest municipal marinas (with 350 public berths) in Ontario and a modern recreational complex featuring both Olympic and NHL approved ice surfaces. A wide range of housing options is available and new housing is being constructed in several quiet residential sections of town. Seacliff Park, with its abundance of old growth trees, provides a tranquil setting for picnics or a beach getaway. The park is also home to Leamington's annual Tomato Festival, held the third weekend in August. The festival presents a variety of events to celebrate Leamington's glorious association with the tomato. Tourism and related business is fast becoming a leading generator of economic activity. The location of Point Pelee National Park, Colasanti s Tropical Gardens in nearby Kingsville, access to Pelee Island, the wine route, the migratory bird route, a world-class marina, wonderful climate, beautiful beaches and a new, multi-use sports complex have made Leamington a popular tourist destination. Many local retailers and service businesses rely heavily on the healthy tourist industry for their livelihood. Leamington is a popular destination for the day tripper, but also attracts a large number of tourists from Michigan and Ohio. Table 24: Quality of Life Total Pop. Served Number of doctors 15 1,922 Number of hospitals 1 28,830 Number of health care team centres 1 28,830 Number of public pools 1 28,830 Number of golf courses 3 9,610 Number of public elementary schools 5 5,766 Number of Catholic elementary schools 2 14,415 Number of French schools 1 28,830 Number of public secondary schools 1 28,830 Number of Catholic secondary schools 1 28,830 Total number of schools (Does not include private) 10 2,883 Sources: Regional Physician Recruitment office, phone book, 411.ca and school board web sites