Best neighbourhoods in Barrie for young professionals
Barrie isn't much of a transit city, even in its best neighbourhoods for young professionals. Only about 3% of commuters take public transit, and just 2.7% walk to work. Most people are driving, though a decent chunk have it easy. About 35.2% get to work in under 15 minutes.
Education and income hold up well for the group. Around 20.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, and Letitia Heights leads on household income at roughly $106,000, with Holly close behind at about $95,000. Density here runs about 3,204 people per square kilometre.
What matters for young professionals in Barrie
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Top neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Median income | Median age | University-educated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Tollendal Mill & Cox Mill · Barrie | $157,000 | 46.8 | 37.1% |
| 2. Duckworth & Cundles · Barrie | $115,000 | 47.6 | 33.2% |
| 3. Mapleview & Country · Barrie | $120,000 | 43.2 | 31.5% |
| 4. Big Bay Point & Hurst · Barrie | $111,000 | 44.8 | 29.9% |
| 5. Duckworth & Penetang · Barrie | $99,000 | 44.0 | 41.7% |
| 6. Hanmer & Anne · Barrie | $101,000 | 37.2 | 28.1% |
| 7. Mapleview & Prince William · Barrie | $111,000 | 34.8 | 25.0% |
| 8. Big Bay Point & Prince William · Barrie | $115,000 | 36.4 | 22.5% |
| 9. Burton & Bayview · Barrie | $100,000 | 36.0 | 24.8% |
| 10. Mapleview & County Road 27 · Barrie | $100,000 | 42.8 | 23.9% |
| 11. Penetanguishene & Grove · Barrie | $95,000 | 29.6 | 26.4% |
| 12. Hanmer & Kozlov · Barrie | $104,000 | 38.0 | 21.4% |
| 13. Huronia & Big Bay Point · Barrie | $101,000 | 33.6 | 21.4% |
| 14. Blake & Shanty Bay · Barrie | $90,000 | 52.0 | 30.4% |
| 15. Johnson & Steel · Barrie | $99,000 | 38.8 | 23.0% |
| 16. Letitia Heights · Barrie | $106,000 | 36.8 | 21.1% |
| 17. Lakeshore & Minet's Point · Barrie | $94,000 | 51.6 | 27.2% |
| 18. Cundles & Sunnidale · Barrie | $97,000 | 70.0 | 22.8% |
| 19. St. Vincent & Blake · Barrie | $87,000 | 64.0 | 31.6% |
| 20. Duckworth & Steel · Barrie | $95,000 | 54.4 | 24.6% |
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Common questions
What are the best neighbourhoods in Barrie for young professionals?
Letitia Heights and Holly stand out, with household incomes around $95,000 to $106,000 and a good share of university-educated residents, close to 21%.
How long is the average commute in Barrie?
About 35.2% of commuters get to work in under 15 minutes. That's a short trip, but it also reflects how car-dependent the city is.
Do people in Barrie take public transit to work?
Not really. Only about 3% of commuters use public transit, and 2.7% walk. Driving is by far the norm.
What percentage of Barrie has a university degree?
About 20.6% of residents in Barrie's top neighbourhoods for young professionals have a bachelor's degree or higher.