Newcomer hubs neighbourhoods in Burlington
About 26% of Burlington residents are immigrants, and almost 80% of residents speak English at home, with French and other languages making up a small remainder. Alton ranks highest on our newcomer measure, with The Orchard and La Salle close behind.
Income varies widely among these newcomer hubs. Alton households report a median income of $143,000, while La Salle, also near the top of the list, sits at $70,500. That's a reminder there's no single income profile for Burlington's newcomer neighbourhoods.
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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 immigrants
| Neighbourhood | immigrants | Median income |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Alton · Burlington | 53 | $143,000 |
| 2. The Orchard · Burlington | 44 | $98,000 |
| 3. La Salle · Burlington | 44 | $70,500 |
| 4. Alton West Village · Burlington | 43 | $107,000 |
| 5. Appleby & Corporate · Burlington | 41 | $105,000 |
| 6. Appleby · Burlington | 40 | $106,000 |
| 7. Tansley · Burlington | 40 | $148,000 |
| 8. Amherst Heights Mews · Burlington | 38 | $91,000 |
| 9. Aldershot · Burlington | 38 | $82,000 |
| 10. Elizabeth Gardens · Burlington | 37 | $115,000 |
| 11. Strathcona Gardens · Burlington | 37 | $109,000 |
| 12. Appleby & Upper Middle · Burlington | 37 | $111,000 |
| 13. Walkers & Palmer · Burlington | 36 | $113,000 |
| 14. Palmer · Burlington | 36 | $98,000 |
| 15. Roseland · Burlington | 35 | $91,000 |
| 16. Glenwood Park · Burlington | 35 | $92,000 |
| 17. Maple · Burlington | 35 | $75,500 |
| 18. Tyandaga · Burlington | 35 | $156,000 |
| 19. Shoreacres · Burlington | 33 | $106,000 |
| 20. Clarksdale · Burlington | 33 | $99,000 |
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Common questions
Where do most immigrants live in Burlington?
Alton ranks highest on our newcomer measure, followed closely by The Orchard and La Salle. Alton West Village and Appleby also make the top five.
What percent of Burlington's population is immigrants?
About 25.7% of Burlington residents are immigrants citywide. Alton, The Orchard, and La Salle rank highest among individual neighbourhoods on this measure.
Do most people in Burlington speak English at home?
Yes. About 79.7% of residents speak English at home, while French accounts for only about 0.2%. Roughly 4% speak a non-official language at home.
What is the income like in Burlington's newcomer neighbourhoods?
It varies a lot. Alton, the top newcomer neighbourhood, has a median income of $143,000, while La Salle, also near the top, sits at $70,500.