Newcomer hubs neighbourhoods in Ajax
Pickering Beach and Applecroft are Ajax's biggest newcomer hubs, both with immigrants making up a bit over half the population. Riverside and Nottingham aren't far behind, in the mid-50% range.
Citywide, about 42% of Ajax residents are immigrants, so these neighbourhoods sit above the average. English is the main language at home across Ajax, spoken by about 66% of residents, while French is rare at under 1%. Incomes among these newcomer-heavy areas range fairly widely, from around $108,000 in Pickering Village up to $146,000 in Riverside.
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The first bar is the headline ranking metric; the rest are related axes for context. Bars are the Ajaxaggregate's percentile rank vs Ontario's 20,000+ census areas.
Top neighbourhoods in Ajax by immigrants
| Neighbourhood | immigrants | Median income |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pickering Beach · Ajax | 58 | $112,000 |
| 2. Applecroft · Ajax | 58 | $110,000 |
| 3. Riverside · Ajax | 57 | $146,000 |
| 4. Nottingham · Ajax | 56 | $116,000 |
| 5. Rossland & Westney · Ajax | 56 | $107,000 |
| 6. Westney & Williamson · Ajax | 54 | $122,000 |
| 7. Salem & Taunton · Ajax | 53 | $118,000 |
| 8. Bayly & Salem · Ajax | 52 | $108,000 |
| 9. Westney & Delaney · Ajax | 52 | $106,000 |
| 10. Audley · Ajax | 51 | $123,000 |
| 11. Deckers Hill · Ajax | 50 | $126,000 |
| 12. Rossland & Ravenscroft · Ajax | 50 | $141,000 |
| 13. Taunton & Harwood · Ajax | 49 | $120,000 |
| 14. Kingston & Harwood · Ajax | 48 | $96,000 |
| 15. Squires Beach · Ajax | 47 | — |
| 16. Westney & Ritchie · Ajax | 46 | $114,000 |
| 17. Eagle Woods · Ajax | 45 | $125,000 |
| 18. Pickering Village · Ajax | 44 | $108,000 |
| 19. Harwood & Williamson · Ajax | 44 | $130,000 |
| 20. Harwood & Bayly · Ajax | 43 | $96,000 |
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Common questions
Where do most immigrants live in Ajax?
Pickering Beach and Applecroft have the highest immigrant shares, both a bit over half the population. Riverside and Nottingham follow closely in the mid-50% range.
What percentage of Ajax is immigrants?
About 42% of Ajax residents are immigrants citywide. Several neighbourhoods, including Pickering Beach and Applecroft, run well above that share.
Is Ajax a good place for newcomers?
Ajax has several established newcomer communities, led by Pickering Beach and Applecroft. Incomes in these areas vary, from around $108,000 to $146,000, so there's a range of options.