Best neighbourhoods in Burlington for young professionals
Burlington isn't a big transit city. Only about 3.7% of residents commute by public transit, and just 3% walk to work. But almost a third of residents, about 32%, get to work in under 15 minutes.
Tansley tops the list for young professionals, where half of residents hold a bachelor's degree, well above Burlington's overall rate of about 36%. Alton and Lowville follow, both with more than 43% university-educated. Density citywide runs around 3,100 people per square kilometre, so Burlington keeps a suburban feel without big-city density.
What matters for young professionals in Burlington
Bars are the Burlingtonaggregate'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. Tansley · Burlington | $148,000 | 34.4 | 50.4% |
| 2. James & New · Burlington | $156,000 | 47.2 | 46.4% |
| 3. Alton · Burlington | $140,000 | 36.4 | 46.7% |
| 4. Lowville · Burlington | $132,000 | 51.6 | 43.8% |
| 5. Shoreacres · Burlington | $114,000 | 47.2 | 43.5% |
| 6. Tyandaga · Burlington | $151,000 | 48.0 | 36.1% |
| 7. Appleby · Burlington | $113,000 | 42.0 | 43.0% |
| 8. Appleby & Corporate · Burlington | $105,000 | 35.6 | 46.5% |
| 9. Fairway Glen · Burlington | $116,000 | 38.0 | 37.5% |
| 10. Alton West Village · Burlington | $107,000 | 35.6 | 42.0% |
| 11. Burloak & Great Lakes · Burlington | $119,000 | 38.0 | 35.5% |
| 12. Headon Forest · Burlington | $109,000 | 47.6 | 40.9% |
| 13. Longmoor · Burlington | $110,000 | 37.2 | 36.5% |
| 14. Mount Nemo · Burlington | $138,000 | 50.4 | 27.7% |
| 15. Glenwood Park · Burlington | $92,000 | 32.8 | 44.9% |
| 16. Millcroft · Burlington | $102,000 | 62.8 | 39.5% |
| 17. Port Nelson · Burlington | $101,000 | 45.2 | 40.8% |
| 18. Appleby & Upper Middle · Burlington | $111,000 | 41.6 | 32.8% |
| 19. Roseland · Burlington | $100,000 | 65.0 | 39.9% |
| 20. Palmer · Burlington | $105,000 | 41.2 | 34.9% |
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Common questions
Is Burlington good for young professionals who don't drive?
Not really. Only about 3.7% of residents commute by public transit and just 3% walk to work. Burlington leans heavily on short car commutes instead, with about 32% of residents under 15 minutes to work.
What is the best Burlington neighbourhood for young professionals?
Tansley ranks highest, where half of residents hold a bachelor's degree and typical income runs around $148,000. Alton and Lowville follow, both above 43% university-educated.
How educated is Burlington overall?
About 36% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Several neighbourhoods on this list run well above that, including Tansley at just over 50%.
How dense is Burlington?
Burlington's overall density runs about 3,100 people per square kilometre. That's part of why almost a third of residents get to work in under 15 minutes despite low transit use.