Best neighbourhoods in Mississauga for young professionals
For young professionals, commuting is the big question. About 10.9% of Mississauga residents take public transit to work, and 19.1% get there in under 15 minutes, so a short commute is realistic if you pick the right area. Only 2.3% walk to work, which tells you this is still a driving city more than a walking one.
On the education side, 38.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Lorne Park leads the neighbourhood rankings with median income at $192,000, but for someone starting out, Meadowvale Village and Lisgar look more attainable at $118,000 and $128,000.
Fairview is worth a look too. Incomes there sit lower at $84,000, yet 58.9% of residents are university-educated.
What matters for young professionals in Mississauga
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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 commute like for young professionals in Mississauga?
About 10.9% of residents commute by public transit, and 19.1% get to work in under 15 minutes. Walking is rare, at just 2.3%, so plan around driving or transit rather than a short walk to the office.
Which Mississauga neighbourhood is best for young professionals?
Lorne Park has the highest median income at $192,000, but Meadowvale Village and Lisgar offer a more attainable entry point at $118,000 and $128,000, with strong education levels too.
How educated is Mississauga overall?
About 38.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher citywide. Fairview stands out at the neighbourhood level, with 58.9% university-educated despite a lower median income of $84,000.
Is Mississauga dense or spread out?
Citywide density is about 4,712 people per square kilometre, which is fairly urban. That said, only 2.3% of residents walk to work, so most areas still lean car-dependent.