Best neighbourhoods in Oshawa for families
Oshawa has real family neighbourhoods, the kind with driveways and backyards. Almost 6 in 10 homes here are single-detached houses, and about two thirds of residents own rather than rent. That is the setup most families are hunting for.
The typical resident is around 40 years old, and kids under 15 make up about 17.5% of the population. Housing costs stay manageable too. Only around 27% of households put 30% or more of their income toward housing, a lighter load than you see in a lot of Ontario cities.
The Fields of Conlin, Kingmeadow, and Northglen top the list if you want space, steady incomes, and streets full of other families.
What matters for families in Oshawa
Bars are the Oshawaaggregate'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. 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 for families?
The Fields of Conlin ranks at the top, with a median income around $116,000 and a younger median age of 35.2. Kingmeadow and Northglen follow close behind, both with strong incomes and a good mix of homeowners.
Is Oshawa good for raising a family?
It leans that way. About 6 in 10 homes are single-detached, two thirds are owner-occupied, and kids under 15 make up 17.5% of residents citywide, all signs of a family-oriented city rather than a rental-heavy one.
Are Oshawa neighbourhoods affordable for families?
Housing costs are moderate for the region. About 27% of Oshawa households spend 30% or more of income on housing, and neighbourhoods like Windfields Farm and Samac have median incomes near $90,000 to $93,000 with plenty of owned homes.
Which Oshawa neighbourhood has the most educated residents among family areas?
Kingmeadow stands out, with almost 40% of residents holding a university degree. Windfields Farm is close behind at 32.7%, both areas mixing younger households with solid education levels.