Real estate news source ranks Guelph high for life satisfaction
The city of Guelph has been ranked number three on a list of millenial hotspots in Canada for 2018. Created by real estate news source Point2 Homes, the list selected cities based on nine criteria including:
- Income
- Unemployment
- Home affordability
- Crime rate
The author of the Point2 Homes article, Iuliana Mindru, explained that “we rank 85 of the most populous cities by looking at nine factors, and based on the individual ranking of each factor we measure the cities’ overall attractiveness.”
The Ontarion asked U of G students about whether or not they would consider living in Guelph after graduation.
Blessing Samuel, a computer science student who is completing his Master’s program at the University, said that he would like to live in Guelph if he is able to find a good job in the city. “Guelph is a good city to live in, if I get a good job here I will definitely live here,” he stated.
Garang Maker, a math and engineering undergraduate student, said that he is not sure if he would stay in Guelph after his program. “I might be here if I don’t get a good job somewhere else. But I’m looking at places like Toronto, Alberta, and Ottawa for better jobs,” Maker told The Ontarion.
Taylor Muileboom, a fourth year studio art major, said “I would like to live in Guelph after graduation because I am into studio art and Guelph really supports the art community. I also like how friendly people are and how homey Guelph feels. The city has everything you need. It’s very safe and I have a large community here.”
Chelsea Ohiolei-Ehimiaghe, a second year mechanical engineering student, said that she is planning on living in the city. “Personally, it’s the type of city I’ll love to be in, considering that it’s relatively safe, also really nice for older working people and not too crowded. I also love the fact that it is closer to Toronto.”
Evidently Guelph has a good reputation among U of G students, and it is nice to see the city recognized nationally for its safety, affordability, and job prospects.
Photo by Alora Griffiths/The Ontarion