Wealthiest neighbourhoods in Burlington
Burlington's typical family earns about $117,500, but Roseland blows past that at roughly $190,000, the highest median income of any neighbourhood in the city. Millcroft and Port Nelson aren't far behind, both over $175,000.
Wealthier pockets here tend to skew a bit older too. Roseland's median age is 48.4, and several other top earners like Tyandaga and Burlington Beach are in their late 40s and beyond. Citywide, 79% of homes are owner-occupied and about 1 in 5 households spend 30% or more of income on housing.
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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 median after-tax family income
| Neighbourhood | median after-tax family income | Median age |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Roseland · Burlington | $190,000 | 48.4 |
| 2. Millcroft · Burlington | $180,000 | 46.4 |
| 3. Port Nelson · Burlington | $176,000 | 45.2 |
| 4. Strathcona Gardens · Burlington | $176,000 | 47.6 |
| 5. Brant Hills · Burlington | $164,000 | 50.4 |
| 6. The Orchard · Burlington | $164,000 | 39.2 |
| 7. Alton · Burlington | $164,000 | 37.2 |
| 8. Headon Forest · Burlington | $159,000 | 42.8 |
| 9. Burlington Beach · Burlington | $158,000 | 49.6 |
| 10. James & New · Burlington | $156,000 | 47.2 |
| 11. Tyandaga · Burlington | $156,000 | 53.6 |
| 12. Maple · Burlington | $155,000 | 49.6 |
| 13. Shoreacres · Burlington | $155,000 | 47.6 |
| 14. Cedar Springs · Burlington | $153,000 | 52.8 |
| 15. Highview Survey · Burlington | $151,000 | 46.8 |
| 16. Elizabeth Gardens · Burlington | $150,000 | 40.8 |
| 17. Aldershot · Burlington | $150,000 | 49.6 |
| 18. Tansley · Burlington | $148,000 | 34.4 |
| 19. Dalecroft · Burlington | $148,000 | 46.0 |
| 20. Walkers & No. 4 Side · Burlington | $148,000 | 48.4 |
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Common questions
What is the richest neighbourhood in Burlington?
Roseland tops the list with a median family income of about $190,000. That's well above Burlington's citywide median of $117,500.
What is the average income in Burlington?
The typical family income across Burlington is about $117,500. The wealthiest neighbourhood, Roseland, runs close to $190,000.
Which Burlington neighbourhoods have the highest incomes?
Roseland leads at about $190,000, followed by Millcroft at $180,000 and Port Nelson and Strathcona Gardens, both around $176,000.
Are Burlington's wealthiest neighbourhoods older or younger?
Mostly older. Roseland's median age is 48.4 and Tyandaga's is 53.6, though The Orchard and Alton buck the trend, both high earners with median ages in the late 30s.