Best neighbourhoods in Chatham-Kent for families
Chatham-Kent is a good match for families who want space and stability. Most homes here are single-detached houses, about 78%, and almost 74% of residents own rather than rent.
Housing stays manageable too. Only 14.3% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing. Kids under 15 make up about 16% of the population, and the typical resident is 46.8 years old, so this leans toward settled families rather than young singles.
Rondeau Bay Estates tops the list of family-friendly spots, with a $100,000 median income. Botany runs even higher at $108,000, and both Holiday Harbour and Pain Court land close behind at $99,000.
What matters for families in Chatham-Kent
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Top neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Median income | Median age | University-educated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Tweedsmuir & Wedgewood · Chatham-Kent | $115,000 | 42.8 | 34.0% |
| 2. Rondeau Bay Estates · Chatham-Kent | $100,000 | 60.0 | 27.9% |
| 3. Park & Wedgewood · Chatham-Kent | $97,000 | 38.4 | 26.3% |
| 4. McNaughton & Keil · Chatham-Kent | $102,000 | 46.8 | 19.9% |
| 5. Holiday Harbour · Chatham-Kent | $99,000 | 61.6 | 20.0% |
| 6. Orangewood & Sandys · Chatham-Kent | $92,000 | 49.6 | 22.6% |
| 7. Oriole Parkway · Chatham-Kent | $89,000 | 39.2 | 26.0% |
| 8. Pain Court · Chatham-Kent | $99,000 | 45.2 | 17.2% |
| 9. Lacroix Street Extension & Orangewood · Chatham-Kent | $88,000 | 38.0 | 23.5% |
| 10. Jeannettes Creek · Chatham-Kent | $92,000 | 45.6 | 19.4% |
| 11. Merritt & Riverview · Chatham-Kent | $93,000 | 54.4 | 18.9% |
| 12. McNaughton & Baldoon · Chatham-Kent | $87,000 | 50.0 | 23.3% |
| 13. Erieau · Chatham-Kent | $79,500 | 61.6 | 27.1% |
| 14. Grande River & Grand · Chatham-Kent | $91,000 | 45.2 | 14.9% |
| 15. Erie Beach · Chatham-Kent | $86,000 | 53.2 | 19.1% |
| 16. Queen & Wheatley · Chatham-Kent | $106,000 | 39.6 | 9.9% |
| 17. Oungah · Chatham-Kent | $98,000 | 43.2 | 10.5% |
| 18. North Thamesville · Chatham-Kent | $91,000 | 35.6 | 11.2% |
| 19. Park & Keil · Chatham-Kent | $81,000 | 34.4 | 17.1% |
| 20. Grand & Victoria · Chatham-Kent | $74,000 | 46.0 | 24.7% |
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Common questions
Is Chatham-Kent good for families?
Yes. Most homes are single-detached, 78.1%, and most residents own rather than rent, 73.7%, which suits families looking for stable, long-term housing. Only 14.3% of households spend 30% or more of income on housing, so costs stay manageable.
What is the best neighbourhood in Chatham-Kent for families?
Rondeau Bay Estates ranks first, with a median income of $100,000 and a median age of 60. Botany follows close behind with the highest income on the list, $108,000.
Do most people own or rent in Chatham-Kent?
Ownership is the norm. About 73.7% of residents own their home rather than rent, and 78.1% of housing is single-detached houses.
How old is the typical resident in Chatham-Kent?
The median age across Chatham-Kent is 46.8. Kids under 15 make up about 15.9% of the population, so it leans toward older, established households rather than young families just starting out.