Family-friendly neighbourhoods in Kitchener
Victoria Hills is the most family-heavy neighbourhood in Kitchener. About 33% of residents there are kids aged 0 to 14, more than any other area in the city. Laurentian Hills and Centreville aren't far behind, at 29% and 27%.
Across Kitchener as a whole, kids under 15 make up 17.5% of the population, and the median age is 39.2. Most homes here are owner-occupied, 63.3% of them, and about half the housing stock, 51%, is single-detached houses.
Income varies a lot among family-heavy neighbourhoods. Victoria Hills sits at $61,200, while University Downs, also high on the list, runs much higher at $144,000.
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Top neighbourhoods in Kitchener by residents aged 0–14
| Neighbourhood | residents aged 0–14 | Median income |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Victoria Hills · Kitchener | 33 | $61,200 |
| 2. Laurentian Hills · Kitchener | 29 | $67,500 |
| 3. Centreville · Kitchener | 27 | $67,500 |
| 4. Waldau · Kitchener | 26 | $87,000 |
| 5. Doon South & Robert Ferrie · Kitchener | 26 | $113,000 |
| 6. Old Zeller & Zeller · Kitchener | 26 | $120,000 |
| 7. Lackner & Fairway · Kitchener | 25 | $128,000 |
| 8. Stanley Park · Kitchener | 25 | $58,800 |
| 9. University Downs · Kitchener | 25 | $144,000 |
| 10. Idlewood · Kitchener | 24 | $75,000 |
| 11. Williamsburg · Kitchener | 24 | $104,000 |
| 12. Country Hills · Kitchener | 23 | $87,000 |
| 13. Brookside Park · Kitchener | 23 | — |
| 14. Strasburg & Robert Ferrie · Kitchener | 23 | $108,000 |
| 15. Civic Centre · Kitchener | 23 | $143,000 |
| 16. Ottawa & Benninger · Kitchener | 23 | $110,000 |
| 17. Doon · Kitchener | 23 | $143,000 |
| 18. Forest Heights · Kitchener | 22 | $97,000 |
| 19. Victoria Park Heritage District · Kitchener | 21 | $78,000 |
| 20. Heritage Park · Kitchener | 21 | $67,000 |
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Common questions
What is the most family-friendly neighbourhood in Kitchener?
Victoria Hills has the highest share of kids in the city. About 33% of residents there are aged 0 to 14, and the median income is $61,200.
Are Kitchener's family neighbourhoods mostly houses?
Generally, yes. Across Kitchener, 51% of homes are single-detached houses and 63.3% are owner-occupied, which fits the usual pattern for families buying rather than renting.
What percentage of Kitchener's population is under 15?
About 17.5% of Kitchener residents are under 15. The city's median age is 39.2.
Do family-friendly neighbourhoods in Kitchener cost more?
Not necessarily. Victoria Hills, the top neighbourhood for kids under 15, has a median income of $61,200, while University Downs, also near the top of the list, sits at $144,000. Family-heavy areas span a wide income range.