Like many municipalities in Canada and around the world, Ottawa’s economy – particularly the downtown core – continues to evolve in the post-pandemic context. Recognizing new challenges and opportunities, the City of Ottawa has made a diversified and prosperous economy a key strategic priority for this term of Council. To track progress, information on the health of the local economy should be readily available to residents, the business community, and other economic development partners.The dashboard offers a high-level view of Ottawa’s economy and is replacing the quarterly Economic Development Update reports that were previously provided in PDF format to the City’s Finance and Corporate Services Committee and the business community. New data and metrics will be added over time in consultation with the City’s economic development partners.The economic indicators are presented as a series of cards on the dashboard showing the year-over-year trend “at a glance”. A more detailed breakdown can be viewed for each indicator, allowing users to dig deeper into the data. An About the Data section has been included to describe the importance of the metric to Ottawa’s economy and help contextualize this information.DefinitionsThe Economic Development Dashboard contains data on the following indicators for Ottawa’s labour force, real estate, livability and the downtown:Labour forceLabour Force - persons employed or unemployed and available to workParticipation Rate - percentage of total population aged 15 years and older in the labour forceEmployed - persons with paid work or self-employmentEmployment Rate - employed persons as a percentage of the total population aged 15 years and overUnemployed - persons without paid work or self-employment and available to workUnemployment Rate - unemployed persons as a percentage of the labour forceVacant Positions - vacant positions on the last business day of the monthReal estateHousing starts - number of new housing units startedConstruction permits - total value of residential and non-residential construction permitsResale price - average price of resale market homes listed in MLS databaseResale units - number of resale market homes sold listed in MLS databaseOffice vacancy - office space (Class A, B, C) available for occupancy immediately or within 30 daysRetail vacancy - retail space available for occupancyIndustrial vacancy - industrial space available for occupancyLivabilityPopulation - City of Ottawa estimate based on census and municipal building permitsConsumer price index - measures price changes for fixed basket of goods and servicesAverage income - total after-tax income for individuals (market income and government transfers)Downtown focusPopulation - City of Ottawa estimate for downtown based on census and municipal building permitsDaytimePop (Environics) - estimate of pop downtown during daytime hours (vs. nighttime pop in census)Visits to the ByWard Market - foot traffic recorded within ByWard Market District Authority boundaryOffice vacancy - space in Central Business District available for occupancy immediately or within 30 daysRetail vacancy - space in the Central Business District available for occupancyFood premises - business licenses issued by the City for establishments preparing food (dine-in, takeout)Patio/Café permits - permits issued by the City or ByWard Market District Authority for outdoor seatingCommercial tax revenue - commercial tax revenue collected by the City in the Downtown Core Transec

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United States Avg Days on Market: Multi-Family: Ottawa, IL data was reported at 178.000 Day in Jul 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 318.000 Day for Jun 2020. United States Avg Days on Market: Multi-Family: Ottawa, IL data is updated monthly, averaging 126.500 Day from May 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 88 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,005.000 Day in Jan 2013 and a record low of 1.000 Day in Jan 2018. United States Avg Days on Market: Multi-Family: Ottawa, IL data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB006: Average Days on Market: by Metropolitan Areas.

United States Off Within 2 Weeks: Single Family: Ottawa, KS data was reported at 40.000 % in Jul 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 39.130 % for Jun 2020. United States Off Within 2 Weeks: Single Family: Ottawa, KS data is updated monthly, averaging 16.667 % from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.667 % in Apr 2019 and a record low of 0.000 % in Apr 2016. United States Off Within 2 Weeks: Single Family: Ottawa, KS data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB010: Off Market Within 2 Weeks: by Metropolitan Areas.

United States Months of Supply: Single Family: Ottawa, KS data was reported at 0.900 Month in Jul 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.000 Month for Jun 2020. United States Months of Supply: Single Family: Ottawa, KS data is updated monthly, averaging 4.450 Month from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.000 Month in Jan 2013 and a record low of 0.900 Month in Jul 2020. United States Months of Supply: Single Family: Ottawa, KS data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB029: Months of Supply: by Metropolitan Areas.

United States Months of Supply: Single Family: Ottawa, IL data was reported at 1.800 Month in Jul 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.200 Month for Jun 2020. United States Months of Supply: Single Family: Ottawa, IL data is updated monthly, averaging 6.300 Month from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.000 Month in Jan 2013 and a record low of 1.800 Month in Jul 2020. United States Months of Supply: Single Family: Ottawa, IL data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB029: Months of Supply: by Metropolitan Areas.

Estimate of Median Household Income for Ottawa County, OH was 76582.00000 $ in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Estimate of Median Household Income for Ottawa County, OH reached a record high of 76582.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 30234.00000 in January of 1989. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Estimate of Median Household Income for Ottawa County, OH - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the the household distribution across 16 income brackets among four distinct age groups in Ottawa County: Under 25 years, 25-44 years, 45-64 years, and over 65 years. The dataset highlights the variation in household income, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different age categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• Upon closer examination of the distribution of households among age brackets, it reveals that there are 228(1.26%) households where the householder is under 25 years old, 4,346(24.02%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years, 6,709(37.08%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years, and 6,808(37.63%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
• The age group of 45 to 64 years exhibits the highest median household income, while the largest number of households falls within the 65 years and over bracket. This distribution hints at economic disparities within the county of Ottawa County, showcasing varying income levels among different age demographics.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Income brackets:

• Less than $10,000
• $10,000 to $14,999
• $15,000 to $19,999
• $20,000 to $24,999
• $25,000 to $29,999
• $30,000 to $34,999
• $35,000 to $39,999
• $40,000 to $44,999
• $45,000 to $49,999
• $50,000 to $59,999
• $60,000 to $74,999
• $75,000 to $99,999
• $100,000 to $124,999
• $125,000 to $149,999
• $150,000 to $199,999
• $200,000 or more

Variables / Data Columns

• Household Income: This column showcases 16 income brackets ranging from Under $10,000 to $200,000+ ( As mentioned above).
• Under 25 years: The count of households led by a head of household under 25 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 25 to 44 years: The count of households led by a head of household 25 to 44 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 45 to 64 years: The count of households led by a head of household 45 to 64 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 65 years and over: The count of households led by a head of household 65 years and over old with income within a specified income bracket.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Ottawa County median household income by age. You can refer the same here

United States Off Within 2 Weeks: All Residential: Ottawa, IL data was reported at 65.854 % in Jul 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 57.798 % for Jun 2020. United States Off Within 2 Weeks: All Residential: Ottawa, IL data is updated monthly, averaging 29.439 % from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.854 % in Jul 2020 and a record low of 11.364 % in Sep 2012. United States Off Within 2 Weeks: All Residential: Ottawa, IL data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB010: Off Market Within 2 Weeks: by Metropolitan Areas.

Estimate of Median Household Income for Ottawa County, MI was 81772.00000 $ in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Estimate of Median Household Income for Ottawa County, MI reached a record high of 85968.00000 in January of 2022 and a record low of 36149.00000 in January of 1989. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Estimate of Median Household Income for Ottawa County, MI - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

United States Avg Days on Market: Single-Family: Ottawa, IL data was reported at 37.000 Day in Jul 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 43.000 Day for Jun 2020. United States Avg Days on Market: Single-Family: Ottawa, IL data is updated monthly, averaging 81.000 Day from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 157.000 Day in Mar 2012 and a record low of 27.000 Day in Jun 2019. United States Avg Days on Market: Single-Family: Ottawa, IL data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB006: Average Days on Market: by Metropolitan Areas.

United States Avg Days on Market: All Residential: Ottawa, IL data was reported at 38.000 Day in Jul 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 45.000 Day for Jun 2020. United States Avg Days on Market: All Residential: Ottawa, IL data is updated monthly, averaging 81.500 Day from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 160.000 Day in Mar 2012 and a record low of 30.000 Day in Jun 2019. United States Avg Days on Market: All Residential: Ottawa, IL data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB006: Average Days on Market: by Metropolitan Areas.

Estimate of Median Household Income for Ottawa County, KS was 66956.00000 $ in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Estimate of Median Household Income for Ottawa County, KS reached a record high of 69542.00000 in January of 2022 and a record low of 21903.00000 in January of 1989. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Estimate of Median Household Income for Ottawa County, KS - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the the household distribution across 16 income brackets among four distinct age groups in Ottawa: Under 25 years, 25-44 years, 45-64 years, and over 65 years. The dataset highlights the variation in household income, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different age categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• Upon closer examination of the distribution of households among age brackets, it reveals that there are 262(3.42%) households where the householder is under 25 years old, 2,312(30.14%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years, 3,023(39.40%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years, and 2,075(27.05%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
• The age group of 25 to 44 years exhibits the highest median household income, while the largest number of households falls within the 45 to 64 years bracket. This distribution hints at economic disparities within the city of Ottawa, showcasing varying income levels among different age demographics.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Income brackets:

• Less than $10,000
• $10,000 to $14,999
• $15,000 to $19,999
• $20,000 to $24,999
• $25,000 to $29,999
• $30,000 to $34,999
• $35,000 to $39,999
• $40,000 to $44,999
• $45,000 to $49,999
• $50,000 to $59,999
• $60,000 to $74,999
• $75,000 to $99,999
• $100,000 to $124,999
• $125,000 to $149,999
• $150,000 to $199,999
• $200,000 or more

Variables / Data Columns

• Household Income: This column showcases 16 income brackets ranging from Under $10,000 to $200,000+ ( As mentioned above).
• Under 25 years: The count of households led by a head of household under 25 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 25 to 44 years: The count of households led by a head of household 25 to 44 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 45 to 64 years: The count of households led by a head of household 45 to 64 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 65 years and over: The count of households led by a head of household 65 years and over old with income within a specified income bracket.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Ottawa median household income by age. You can refer the same here

The EcoTrends project was established in 2004 by Dr. Debra Peters (Jornada Basin LTER, USDA-ARS Jornada Experimental Range) and Dr. Ariel Lugo (Luquillo LTER, USDA-FS Luquillo Experimental Forest) to support the collection and analysis of long-term ecological datasets. The project is a large synthesis effort focused on improving the accessibility and use of long-term data. At present, there are ~50 state and federally funded research sites that are participating and contributing to the EcoTrends project, including all 26 Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) sites and sites funded by the USDA Agriculture Research Service (ARS), USDA Forest Service, US Department of Energy, US Geological Survey (USGS) and numerous universities. Data from the EcoTrends project are available through an exploratory web portal (http://www.ecotrends.info). This web portal enables the continuation of data compilation and accessibility by users through an interactive web application. Ongoing data compilation is updated through both manual and automatic processing as part of the LTER Provenance Aware Synthesis Tracking Architecture (PASTA). The web portal is a collaboration between the Jornada LTER and the LTER Network Office. The following dataset from Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) contains population employed in commerce (percent of total) measurements in percent units and were aggregated to a yearly timescale.

Unemployment Rate in Ottawa County, OH was 5.00% in August of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Unemployment Rate in Ottawa County, OH reached a record high of 19.40 in April of 2020 and a record low of 3.70 in May of 2001. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Unemployment Rate in Ottawa County, OH - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on December of 2025.

Personal Income in Ottawa County, OK was 1453376.00000 Thous. of $ in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Personal Income in Ottawa County, OK reached a record high of 1453376.00000 in January of 2023 and a record low of 84892.00000 in January of 1969. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Personal Income in Ottawa County, OK - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Employed in Ottawa County, OH was 20183.00000 Persons in August of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Employed in Ottawa County, OH reached a record high of 22320.00000 in July of 1991 and a record low of 13985.00000 in April of 2020. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Employed in Ottawa County, OH - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.