Most diverse neighbourhoods in Burlington
Burlington isn't an especially multilingual city overall. About 4% of residents speak a language other than English or French at home, and about 1% identify as Indigenous. Some neighbourhoods stand out more than others, though: Alton and The Orchard tie for the most linguistically diverse pockets, each with about 12% of residents speaking a non-official language at home.
Citywide, about 26% of residents are immigrants. Incomes vary widely across these neighbourhoods too. Alton and The Orchard both report median incomes around $125,000, while La Salle and Maple, also on the list, come in closer to $70,000 and $66,000.
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Top neighbourhoods in Burlington by share speaking a non-official language at home
| Neighbourhood | share speaking a non-official language at home | Median income |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Alton · Burlington | 12.4% | $124,000 |
| 2. The Orchard · Burlington | 12.4% | $126,000 |
| 3. Elizabeth Gardens · Burlington | 11.5% | $90,000 |
| 4. La Salle · Burlington | 11.4% | $70,500 |
| 5. Maple · Burlington | 10.8% | $66,000 |
| 6. Appleby & Corporate · Burlington | 9.6% | $105,000 |
| 7. Appleby & Upper Middle · Burlington | 9.1% | $111,000 |
| 8. Glenwood Park · Burlington | 8.4% | $92,000 |
| 9. Alton West Village · Burlington | 8.1% | $107,000 |
| 10. Nelson · Burlington | 8.1% | $110,000 |
| 11. Strathcona Gardens · Burlington | 7.5% | $81,000 |
| 12. Palmer · Burlington | 7.3% | $116,000 |
| 13. Shoreacres · Burlington | 7.0% | $106,000 |
| 14. Dalecroft · Burlington | 7.0% | $116,000 |
| 15. Tansley · Burlington | 6.9% | $145,000 |
| 16. Fairway Glen · Burlington | 6.6% | $127,000 |
| 17. Appleby · Burlington | 6.4% | $106,000 |
| 18. Freeman · Burlington | 6.0% | $83,000 |
| 19. Longmoor · Burlington | 5.6% | $110,000 |
| 20. Millcroft · Burlington | 5.5% | $156,000 |
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Common questions
What is the most diverse neighbourhood in Burlington?
Alton and The Orchard tie for the top spot, each with about 12.4% of residents speaking a non-official language at home. Elizabeth Gardens and La Salle follow close behind, both above 11%.
What percentage of Burlington is immigrants?
About 25.7% of Burlington residents are immigrants citywide. Alton and The Orchard also top the list for non-official language use at home, each at about 12.4%.
Which Burlington neighbourhoods have the most non-English speakers at home?
Alton and The Orchard lead at about 12.4%, followed by Elizabeth Gardens (11.5%) and La Salle (11.4%). Maple, Glenwood Park, and Nelson round out the rest of the top ten, all in the 7 to 11% range.
Is Burlington a diverse city?
Citywide, only about 4% of residents speak a non-official language at home and 1% identify as Indigenous, which is modest. But specific neighbourhoods, especially Alton and The Orchard, run noticeably higher on this measure.