Densely populated neighbourhoods in Burlington
Dynes is Burlington's densest neighbourhood by far, packing in about 84,900 people per square kilometre. That's way above the city's typical density of roughly 3,100 per square kilometre. Maple ranks second at about 28,500, with Bayview and La Salle both sitting closer to 16,500.
Burlington still leans suburban overall. About 56% of homes are single-detached houses, and close to 8 in 10 residents own rather than rent. High-rises make up just under 13% of the housing stock. Density here doesn't track with income. Dynes, the densest, has a typical income around $68,000, while less dense spots like Alton and Tansley run well over $120,000.
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The first bar is the headline ranking metric; the rest are related axes for context. Bars are the Burlingtonaggregate's percentile rank vs Ontario's 20,000+ census areas.
Top neighbourhoods in Burlington by population density
| Neighbourhood | population density | Median income |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dynes · Burlington | 84,937 /km² | $68,000 |
| 2. Maple · Burlington | 28,452 /km² | $81,000 |
| 3. Bayview · Burlington | 16,560 /km² | $76,000 |
| 4. La Salle · Burlington | 16,194 /km² | $70,500 |
| 5. Appleby & Upper Middle · Burlington | 11,437 /km² | $111,000 |
| 6. Alton · Burlington | 9,341 /km² | $124,000 |
| 7. Tyandaga · Burlington | 9,207 /km² | $79,000 |
| 8. Upper Middle & Walkers · Burlington | 8,897 /km² | $83,000 |
| 9. Glenwood Park · Burlington | 8,308 /km² | $73,500 |
| 10. The Orchard · Burlington | 8,147 /km² | $101,000 |
| 11. Tansley · Burlington | 7,635 /km² | $145,000 |
| 12. Roseland · Burlington | 7,415 /km² | $100,000 |
| 13. Elizabeth Gardens · Burlington | 7,270 /km² | $76,500 |
| 14. Walkers & Palmer · Burlington | 5,839 /km² | $134,000 |
| 15. Brant Hills · Burlington | 5,658 /km² | $108,000 |
| 16. Fairway Glen · Burlington | 5,583 /km² | $120,000 |
| 17. Burloak & Great Lakes · Burlington | 5,448 /km² | $119,000 |
| 18. Appleby & Corporate · Burlington | 5,415 /km² | $105,000 |
| 19. Headon Forest · Burlington | 5,181 /km² | $123,000 |
| 20. Appleby · Burlington | 5,117 /km² | $106,000 |
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Common questions
What is the most densely populated neighbourhood in Burlington?
Dynes is the densest, at about 84,900 people per square kilometre. Maple ranks second at roughly 28,500. Both are far above Burlington's typical density of about 3,100 per square kilometre.
Is Burlington mostly houses or apartments?
Mostly houses. About 56% of homes in Burlington are single-detached, and high-rise apartments make up just under 13% of the housing stock. Close to 8 in 10 residents own their home rather than rent.
Do Burlington's densest neighbourhoods have low incomes?
Not necessarily. Dynes, the densest, has a typical income around $68,000, but Tansley, further down the density list, runs much higher at about $145,000.
Which dense Burlington neighbourhood has the highest income?
Tansley combines relatively high density, about 7,600 people per square kilometre, with a typical income near $145,000, the highest among the neighbourhoods on this list.