Best neighbourhoods in Mississauga for families
Lorne Park tops the list for families in Mississauga. Median income there is $192,000, and 53.8% of adults have a university degree. Meadowvale Village and Lisgar follow, with incomes around $118,000 and $128,000, a more typical starting point for a young family.
Across Mississauga, about 15.2% of residents are under 15 and the typical age is 42.4, so the city as a whole skews toward settled households rather than very young ones. Most homes are owned, not rented: 73.1% of households own their place, and 40.4% live in a single-detached house, the classic family setup.
Affordability is worth checking before you pick a spot. About 26.8% of Mississauga households spend 30% or more of income on housing.
What matters for families in Mississauga
Bars are the Mississaugaaggregate'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. Lorne Park · Mississauga | $192,000 | 46.8 | 53.8% |
| 2. Meadowvale Village · Mississauga | $118,000 | 34.0 | 45.6% |
| 3. Churchill Meadows · Mississauga | $114,000 | 35.2 | 48.0% |
| 4. Lisgar · Mississauga | $128,000 | 38.0 | 40.7% |
| 5. Hurontario · Mississauga | $110,000 | 36.4 | 46.6% |
| 6. Mavis & Bristol · Mississauga | $111,000 | 38.4 | 41.1% |
| 7. Fairview · Mississauga | $84,000 | 35.2 | 58.9% |
| 8. Rockwood Village · Mississauga | $116,000 | 47.2 | 37.1% |
| 9. Eglinton & Mavis · Mississauga | $104,000 | 46.0 | 40.3% |
| 10. Streetsville · Mississauga | $117,000 | 44.0 | 33.5% |
| 11. Central Erin Mills · Mississauga | $77,500 | 34.0 | 53.4% |
| 12. Creditview · Mississauga | $77,500 | 32.8 | 52.9% |
| 13. Meadowvale South · Mississauga | $99,000 | 33.2 | 35.3% |
| 14. Bristol & Terry Fox · Mississauga | $96,000 | 36.8 | 35.5% |
| 15. Meadowvale · Mississauga | $86,000 | 36.0 | 39.6% |
| 16. City Centre · Mississauga | $72,500 | 32.0 | 55.4% |
| 17. Uptown · Mississauga | $76,500 | 33.2 | 51.5% |
| 18. Erin Mills · Mississauga | $99,000 | 42.4 | 30.5% |
| 19. Roseborough · Mississauga | $86,000 | 40.4 | 32.6% |
| 20. Clarkson · Mississauga | $90,000 | 36.4 | 31.9% |
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Common questions
What is the best neighbourhood in Mississauga for families?
Lorne Park ranks first, with median income around $192,000 and 53.8% of residents holding a university degree. Meadowvale Village and Lisgar are also strong picks, with incomes closer to $118,000 and $128,000, which may fit a young family's budget better.
Do most families in Mississauga own or rent their home?
Ownership is the norm. About 73.1% of Mississauga households own their home, and 40.4% live in a single-detached house, the setup most families look for.
How old are the typical residents in Mississauga's family neighbourhoods?
The median age across Mississauga is 42.4, and about 15.2% of residents are under 15. That points to a mix of established families rather than a city full of very young households.
Is Mississauga affordable for families?
It depends on the neighbourhood. About 26.8% of households citywide spend 30% or more of income on housing, so it's worth comparing that figure against a specific area's income, like Lorne Park's $192,000 versus Central Erin Mills' $77,500, before deciding.