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Family-friendly neighbourhoods in Kingston

Kingston overall is an older city. The typical resident is 42.8, and only about 14% of people are under 15. But some neighbourhoods buck that trend hard.

Rideau Heights and Fort Henry Heights lead the list, with roughly a third of residents aged 0 to 14. Bayridge, CFB Kingston PMQs, and Sexton Place aren't far behind.

Across Kingston, 53% of homes are single-detached and about 6 in 10 residents own rather than rent, both signs of settled family neighbourhoods. Incomes vary a lot by area though. Fort Henry Heights and CFB Kingston PMQs sit near $91,000 to $95,000, while Rideau Heights is much lower at $46,000.

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Residents under 15
14.2%p40
Median age
42.8p45
Single-detached
53.0%p35
Owner-occupied
60.5%p25

The first bar is the headline ranking metric; the rest are related axes for context. Bars are the Kingstonaggregate's percentile rank vs Ontario's 20,000+ census areas.

Top neighbourhoods in Kingston by residents aged 0–14

Neighbourhoodresidents aged 0–14Median income
1. Rideau Heights · Kingston35$46,000
2. Fort Henry Heights · Kingston34$91,000
3. Bayridge · Kingston31$78,500
4. CFB Kingston PMQs · Kingston25$95,000
5. Sexton Place · Kingston25
6. Greenwood Park · Kingston24$128,000
7. Woodhaven · Kingston24$104,000
8. Taylor Kidd & Centennial · Kingston21$87,000
9. Cartwright Point · Kingston21$113,000
10. Westwoods · Kingston21$127,000
11. Collins Bay · Kingston20$120,000
12. Kingscourt · Kingston20$56,000
13. Atkinson · Kingston20$98,000
14. Strathcona Park · Kingston20$74,000
15. Westbrook Heights · Kingston20$106,000
16. Reddendale · Kingston19$92,000
17. Joyceville · Kingston19$107,000
18. Maclean Park · Kingston19$98,000
19. Lyndenwood · Kingston19$104,000
20. Lakeland Acres · Kingston18$120,000

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Common questions

What is the most family-friendly neighbourhood in Kingston?

Rideau Heights has the highest share of kids in Kingston, with about 35% of residents aged 0 to 14. Fort Henry Heights is close behind at 34%.

Which Kingston neighbourhoods have the most families with young kids?

Rideau Heights, Fort Henry Heights, and Bayridge top the list, all with 31% or more of residents under 15. CFB Kingston PMQs and Sexton Place both come in at 25%.

Are family-friendly neighbourhoods in Kingston affordable?

It depends on the area. Rideau Heights has the most kids but a median income of just $46,000. Fort Henry Heights has a nearly identical share of kids at 34% but a much higher median income of $91,000.

Do most people own or rent in Kingston's family neighbourhoods?

Ownership is common citywide, with about 60.5% of Kingston residents owning their home. Single-detached houses make up 53% of the housing stock, which fits the family-oriented feel of neighbourhoods like Bayridge and Woodhaven.