Best neighbourhoods in Ajax for families
Pickering Beach tops the list for families in Ajax, with a median income of $140,000 and 43% of residents university-educated. Eagle Woods and Deckers Hill follow close behind, both with incomes around $125,000 and roughly a third or more of residents holding a university degree.
Ajax as a whole leans toward family-friendly housing. Most homes are single-detached at 68.1%, and 85.7% of residents own rather than rent. Money is a bit tighter for some households though, with 24% of residents spending 30% or more of income on housing. Median age varies quite a bit by area, from the low-30s in Deckers Hill and Audley up to 54 in Squires Beach.
What matters for families in Ajax
Bars are the Ajaxaggregate's percentile rank vs Ontario's 20,000+ census areas on the metrics that drive this persona.
Top neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Median income | Median age | University-educated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Pickering Beach · Ajax | $140,000 | 40.4 | 43.0% |
| 2. Eagle Woods · Ajax | $125,000 | 34.8 | 42.7% |
| 3. Deckers Hill · Ajax | $126,000 | 33.2 | 35.7% |
| 4. Taunton & Harwood · Ajax | $120,000 | 35.2 | 37.1% |
| 5. Pickering Village · Ajax | $124,000 | 45.2 | 34.7% |
| 6. Harwood & Williamson · Ajax | $130,000 | 32.8 | 30.4% |
| 7. Bayly & Salem · Ajax | $110,000 | 35.2 | 40.7% |
| 8. Harwood & Lake Driveway · Ajax | $111,000 | 52.4 | 36.1% |
| 9. Audley · Ajax | $117,000 | 34.0 | 32.7% |
| 10. Salem & Taunton · Ajax | $118,000 | 35.2 | 31.4% |
| 11. Westney & Williamson · Ajax | $122,000 | 36.0 | 28.0% |
| 12. Nottingham · Ajax | $116,000 | 34.4 | 26.4% |
| 13. Riverside · Ajax | $124,000 | 36.8 | 23.7% |
| 14. Rossland & Westney · Ajax | $107,000 | 45.2 | 30.2% |
| 15. Squires Beach · Ajax | $91,000 | 54.4 | 36.8% |
| 16. Harwood & Bayly · Ajax | $96,000 | 38.4 | 33.2% |
| 17. Rossland & Ravenscroft · Ajax | $107,000 | 34.0 | 27.5% |
| 18. Westney & Delaney · Ajax | $101,000 | 40.4 | 30.5% |
| 19. Harwood & Achilles · Ajax | $101,000 | 35.2 | 28.3% |
| 20. Kingston & Harwood · Ajax | $108,000 | 38.4 | 24.3% |
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Common questions
What is the best neighbourhood in Ajax for families?
Pickering Beach ranks highest for families, with a median income of $140,000 and 43% of residents university-educated. Eagle Woods and Deckers Hill are strong runners-up.
Where should families live in Ajax?
Pickering Beach, Eagle Woods, and Deckers Hill lead this list, all with incomes above $120,000. Ajax overall also has a high rate of single-detached, owner-occupied housing, which suits families.
What is the median income in Pickering Beach, Ajax?
Pickering Beach has a median income of $140,000, the highest of any neighbourhood on this list. Its median age is 40.4.
Is Ajax affordable for families?
It depends on the area. About 24% of Ajax residents spend 30% or more of their income on housing, so affordability varies neighbourhood to neighbourhood.