# @facesottawa on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DdC1MvjSVzY
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70641872-facesottawa-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-08T23:10:22.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Faces Magazine (@facesottawa) — https://gondola.cc/facesottawa

## Caption

Why are so many people choosing to call Ottawa home? 🏡

Zaeira Yakova of Northern Alliance, Powered by eXp Realty, breaks down some of the numbers behind the capital’s continued appeal.

📈 More than 1.1 million residents — Ottawa continues to grow, with the City estimating its population at more than 1.1 million.

💼 A diverse employment base — Canada’s federal government is joined by a major technology ecosystem spanning software, telecommunications, cybersecurity, engineering, aerospace and defence. Ottawa is home to more than 1,800 tech companies, including names such as Shopify and Nokia. 

🎓 A highly educated population — 41.4% of Ottawa residents aged 15+ held a bachelor’s degree or higher according to the latest census. 

🏠 Housing that remains comparatively attainable — the average residential sale price in Ottawa was $688,253 in August 2026, keeping the average below $700,000. 

For people looking for the combination of career opportunities, quality of life and a place to put down roots, the numbers help explain why Ottawa continues to attract new residents.

Thinking about making a move? Northern Alliance can help you find your place in Ottawa.

#ottawa #facesottawa #myottawa #ottawarealestate #northernalliance

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