Family-friendly neighbourhoods in Mississauga
About 15% of Mississauga's population is under 15 citywide, with a median age around 42. Applewood has the highest share of young kids on this list, 27% of residents aged 0 to 14, well above the city figure.
Sheridan and Malton follow close behind, both around 25-26%. Income varies widely across these family-friendly spots: Mineola combines a 24% share of young kids with the highest income on the list, about $192,000, while Central Erin Mills has a similar 25% share but a much lower income near $65,000. About 73% of homes citywide are owner-occupied, so families here are mostly buying rather than renting.
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The first bar is the headline ranking metric; the rest are related axes for context. Bars are the Mississaugaaggregate's percentile rank vs Ontario's 20,000+ census areas.
Top neighbourhoods in Mississauga by residents aged 0–14
| Neighbourhood | residents aged 0–14 | Median income |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Applewood · Mississauga | 27 | $70,000 |
| 2. Sheridan · Mississauga | 26 | $76,000 |
| 3. Malton · Mississauga | 25 | $76,500 |
| 4. Churchill Meadows · Mississauga | 25 | $105,000 |
| 5. Central Erin Mills · Mississauga | 25 | $65,000 |
| 6. Creditview & Bristol · Mississauga | 24 | $69,000 |
| 7. Mineola · Mississauga | 24 | $192,000 |
| 8. Cooksville · Mississauga | 24 | $79,000 |
| 9. Clarkson · Mississauga | 24 | $121,000 |
| 10. Uptown · Mississauga | 23 | $70,000 |
| 11. Erin Mills · Mississauga | 23 | $79,500 |
| 12. Mississauga Valleys · Mississauga | 22 | $76,500 |
| 13. Meadowvale · Mississauga | 22 | $73,000 |
| 14. City Centre · Mississauga | 22 | $76,500 |
| 15. Lisgar · Mississauga | 22 | $127,000 |
| 16. Meadowvale South · Mississauga | 21 | $99,000 |
| 17. Dixie · Mississauga | 21 | $67,500 |
| 18. Britannia & Silken Laumann · Mississauga | 21 | $111,000 |
| 19. Hurontario · Mississauga | 21 | $77,500 |
| 20. Meadowvale Village · Mississauga | 21 | $112,000 |
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Common questions
What is the most family-friendly neighbourhood in Mississauga?
Applewood ranks first, with 27% of residents aged 0 to 14, well above the citywide share of about 15%. Its median income is around $70,000.
Are family-friendly Mississauga neighbourhoods expensive?
It varies a lot. Mineola has a 24% share of young kids and the highest income on this list, about $192,000, while Central Erin Mills has a similar 25% share but a much lower income near $65,000.
Is Mississauga a good city for kids?
About 15% of Mississauga's population is under 15 citywide, with a median age of 42. Several neighbourhoods, like Applewood and Sheridan, run well above that with 26 to 27% of residents in the 0 to 14 age range.
Do families in Mississauga mostly own or rent?
Mostly own. About 73% of homes citywide are owner-occupied, and single-detached houses make up 40% of the housing stock.