Family-friendly neighbourhoods in Burlington
Alton is Burlington's most family-heavy neighbourhood, with about 30% of residents under 15. That's almost double the city's typical 16%. The Orchard and Glenwood Park follow close behind, at about 28% and 25%.
These neighbourhoods tend to look like classic family suburbs. Burlington's median age overall runs about 44, most homes are single-detached (about 56%), and close to 8 in 10 residents own rather than rent. Incomes on this list vary widely, from about $81,000 in La Salle up to $168,000 in Port Nelson.
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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 residents aged 0–14
| Neighbourhood | residents aged 0–14 | Median income |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Alton · Burlington | 30 | $137,000 |
| 2. The Orchard · Burlington | 28 | $101,000 |
| 3. Glenwood Park · Burlington | 25 | $101,000 |
| 4. Brant Hills · Burlington | 25 | $127,000 |
| 5. Tansley · Burlington | 24 | $148,000 |
| 6. La Salle · Burlington | 24 | $81,000 |
| 7. Shoreacres · Burlington | 23 | $106,000 |
| 8. Headon Forest · Burlington | 23 | $141,000 |
| 9. Elizabeth Gardens · Burlington | 22 | $83,000 |
| 10. Port Nelson · Burlington | 22 | $168,000 |
| 11. Millcroft · Burlington | 22 | $156,000 |
| 12. Palmer · Burlington | 22 | $115,000 |
| 13. Tyandaga · Burlington | 21 | $144,000 |
| 14. Strathcona Gardens · Burlington | 21 | $125,000 |
| 15. Nelson · Burlington | 21 | $110,000 |
| 16. Mountain Gardens · Burlington | 21 | $87,000 |
| 17. Maple · Burlington | 20 | $63,600 |
| 18. Dynes · Burlington | 20 | $85,000 |
| 19. Fairway Glen · Burlington | 20 | $120,000 |
| 20. Appleby · Burlington | 20 | $106,000 |
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Common questions
What is the most family-friendly neighbourhood in Burlington?
Alton, where about 30% of residents are under 15, well above Burlington's typical 16%. The Orchard and Glenwood Park are close behind, at about 28% and 25%.
Which Burlington family neighbourhood has the highest income?
Port Nelson tops this list at about $168,000. Tansley and Headon Forest also run high, both above $140,000.
Are Burlington's family neighbourhoods mostly houses?
Yes. Citywide, about 56% of homes are single-detached and nearly 8 in 10 residents own their home. That pattern holds across the family-heavy neighbourhoods on this list too.
What's the typical age in Burlington's family neighbourhoods?
Burlington's median age overall is about 44. The neighbourhoods with the most kids, like Alton and The Orchard, skew younger than that.