Best neighbourhoods in Oakville for families
Oakville is a good fit for families. About 18.0% of residents are under 15, and the typical age citywide is 43.2. Most people here own their home rather than rent, with 80.0% owner-occupied, and 63.4% of homes are single-detached houses, so there's room to spread out.
Ennisclare Park leads the list for families, with a median income around $194,000 and 65.4% of residents university-educated. Palermo and Falgarwood follow, both with median incomes near $149,000. Housing costs can bite though. About 25.3% of households citywide spend 30% or more of their income on housing, so it's worth checking that number for any neighbourhood you're considering.
What matters for families in Oakville
Bars are the Oakvilleaggregate'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. Ennisclare Park · Oakville | $194,000 | 42.4 | 65.4% |
| 2. Dundas & Meadowridge · Oakville | $184,000 | 37.2 | 59.0% |
| 3. Glenashton & Grosvenor · Oakville | $162,000 | 44.0 | 59.2% |
| 4. Palermo · Oakville | $149,000 | 40.4 | 61.8% |
| 5. Glen Abbey & Pilgrims · Oakville | $158,000 | 44.8 | 58.8% |
| 6. Bayshire & Rockingham · Oakville | $160,000 | 41.6 | 58.2% |
| 7. Rockingham & Pinery · Oakville | $184,000 | 41.2 | 55.3% |
| 8. North Park & Carding Mill · Oakville | $138,000 | 34.0 | 61.8% |
| 9. Lakeshore & Dorval · Oakville | $188,000 | 57.6 | 50.3% |
| 10. Falgarwood · Oakville | $149,000 | 48.4 | 58.0% |
| 11. Neyagawa & River Glen · Oakville | $157,000 | 45.6 | 55.6% |
| 12. Dundas & Postmaster · Oakville | $166,000 | 36.4 | 50.4% |
| 13. Elizabeth Gardens · Oakville | $138,000 | 42.4 | 56.5% |
| 14. Preserve & North Park · Oakville | $136,000 | 34.4 | 57.6% |
| 15. Preserve & Jack Bowerbank · Oakville | $146,000 | 39.2 | 50.5% |
| 16. Upper Middle & Reeves · Oakville | $164,000 | 40.8 | 46.3% |
| 17. Charnwood · Oakville | $157,000 | 46.4 | 49.1% |
| 18. Westoak Trails & Postmaster · Oakville | $164,000 | 39.6 | 46.2% |
| 19. Upper Middle & Fourth · Oakville | $176,000 | 42.4 | 46.0% |
| 20. Trafalgar & Briarhall · Oakville | $137,000 | 36.8 | 52.7% |
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Common questions
What are the best neighbourhoods in Oakville for families?
Ennisclare Park, Palermo, and Falgarwood top the list. Ennisclare Park has the highest median income at around $194,000, while Palermo and Falgarwood both sit near $149,000.
Is Oakville good for raising kids?
It leans that way. About 18.0% of residents are under 15, and 80.0% of homes are owner-occupied, which usually means more stable, longer-term households.
Are Oakville homes mostly houses or apartments?
Mostly houses. 63.4% of homes in Oakville are single-detached, which tends to suit families needing more space.
How affordable is Oakville for families?
It varies by neighbourhood. Citywide, about 25.3% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing, so affordability is worth checking street by street.