Best neighbourhoods in Oshawa
Oshawa's best neighbourhoods tend to combine solid incomes with strong education levels. The Fields of Conlin tops the list with a median income of $116,000 and 29.2% of residents university-educated. Kingmeadow is close behind, with a lower income of $98,000 but the highest education rate on the list at 39.8%.
Citywide, the median family income is $90,000 and 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 17.5% of the population is under 15, and 26.7% of households spend 30% or more of income on housing.
Northglen and Taunton round out the top five, both offering incomes of $109,000 or more.
How Oshawa stacks up vs Ontario
Bars are the Oshawaaggregate's percentile rank vs Ontario's 20,000+ census Dissemination Areas.
Top neighbourhoods in Oshawa
| Neighbourhood | Median income | Median age | University-educated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The Fields of Conlin · Oshawa | $116,000 | 35.2 | 29.2% |
| 2. Kingmeadow · Oshawa | $98,000 | 31.6 | 39.8% |
| 3. Northglen · Oshawa | $113,000 | 45.2 | 24.7% |
| 4. Thornton Woods · Oshawa | $99,000 | 39.2 | 25.1% |
| 5. Windfields Farm · Oshawa | $93,000 | 29.6 | 32.7% |
| 6. Taunton · Oshawa | $109,000 | 40.0 | 23.5% |
| 7. Eastdale · Oshawa | $115,000 | 37.6 | 20.6% |
| 8. Stevenson & Phillip Murray · Oshawa | $92,000 | 40.0 | 24.7% |
| 9. Donevan · Oshawa | $95,000 | 44.4 | 21.1% |
| 10. Samac · Oshawa | $90,000 | 38.4 | 22.7% |
| 11. O'Neill · Oshawa | $90,000 | 46.4 | 21.1% |
| 12. Beaton · Oshawa | $90,000 | 35.2 | 15.1% |
| 13. Farewell · Oshawa | $83,000 | 36.8 | 18.4% |
| 14. Thornton's Corners · Oshawa | $96,000 | 47.2 | 7.0% |
| 15. Pinecrest · Oshawa | $81,000 | 32.4 | 16.2% |
| 16. Harmony · Oshawa | $69,500 | 44.8 | 13.7% |
| 17. Central · Oshawa | $67,000 | 33.2 | 12.5% |
| 18. Stevenson · Oshawa | $87,000 | 38.0 | 7.3% |
| 19. Rossland Park · Oshawa | $63,600 | 74.5 | 8.3% |
| 20. Centennial · Oshawa | $56,400 | 37.6 | 11.9% |
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Common questions
What is the best neighbourhood in Oshawa?
The Fields of Conlin ranks first, with a median income of $116,000 and 29.2% of residents holding a university degree. Kingmeadow and Northglen follow close behind.
What is the average income in Oshawa?
The median family income citywide is $90,000. Several top neighbourhoods, including The Fields of Conlin and Eastdale, run well above that, at $116,000 and $115,000.
How educated are Oshawa's top neighbourhoods?
Citywide, 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Kingmeadow leads the top neighbourhoods at 39.8%, well above the city figure.
Is Oshawa affordable to live in?
About 26.7% of households citywide spend 30% or more of their income on housing.