Best neighbourhoods in Kitchener for families
University Downs tops Kitchener's list for families, with a median income of $144,000 and 55.7% of residents holding a university degree. Deer Ridge isn't far off, with the highest income on the list at $157,000, though its median age runs older at 48.0.
Across Kitchener, families skew toward owning rather than renting. 63.3% of homes are owner-occupied and 51% are single-detached houses. Kids under 15 make up 17.5% of the population, and the median age citywide is 39.2.
Housing costs still bite for some. About 22% of Kitchener households spend 30% or more of their income on housing.
What matters for families in Kitchener
Bars are the Kitcheneraggregate's percentile rank vs Ontario's 20,000+ census areas on the metrics that drive this persona.
Top neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Median income | Median age | University-educated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. University Downs · Kitchener | $144,000 | 36.0 | 55.7% |
| 2. Deer Ridge · Kitchener | $157,000 | 48.0 | 41.4% |
| 3. Bridgeport · Kitchener | $133,000 | 40.4 | 38.5% |
| 4. Doon South & Robert Ferrie · Kitchener | $113,000 | 32.0 | 40.6% |
| 5. Centreville Chicopee · Kitchener | $127,000 | 48.8 | 38.4% |
| 6. Lackner & Fairway · Kitchener | $128,000 | 36.4 | 36.6% |
| 7. Old Zeller & Zeller · Kitchener | $120,000 | 34.4 | 36.9% |
| 8. Doon · Kitchener | $143,000 | 39.6 | 32.4% |
| 9. Westvale · Kitchener | $96,000 | 32.0 | 47.0% |
| 10. Victoria & Ira Needles · Kitchener | $115,000 | 37.6 | 33.0% |
| 11. Westmount · Kitchener | $100,000 | 36.4 | 39.3% |
| 12. Waldau · Kitchener | $92,000 | 32.8 | 42.9% |
| 13. Strasburg & Robert Ferrie · Kitchener | $108,000 | 33.6 | 35.7% |
| 14. Ottawa & Benninger · Kitchener | $110,000 | 32.8 | 33.0% |
| 15. Civic Centre · Kitchener | $90,000 | 32.8 | 39.8% |
| 16. Williamsburg · Kitchener | $109,000 | 34.8 | 32.3% |
| 17. Downtown · Kitchener | $77,500 | 33.6 | 43.8% |
| 18. Doon South · Kitchener | $113,000 | 39.2 | 26.2% |
| 19. Idlewood · Kitchener | $107,000 | 38.8 | 27.1% |
| 20. Victoria & Eastforest · Kitchener | $111,000 | 38.8 | 22.4% |
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Common questions
What's the best neighbourhood in Kitchener for families?
University Downs ranks at the top, with a median income of $144,000 and 55.7% of residents holding a university degree. Deer Ridge and Bridgeport also rank highly.
Are family neighbourhoods in Kitchener mostly owner-occupied?
Yes. Across the city, 63.3% of homes are owner-occupied and 51% are single-detached houses, which lines up with typical family housing.
How much does housing cost eat into family budgets in Kitchener?
About 22% of Kitchener households spend 30% or more of their income on housing.
What's the median age in Kitchener's family neighbourhoods?
Citywide, the median age is 39.2. Among the top family neighbourhoods, ages range from 32.0 in Westvale to 48.8 in Centreville Chicopee.