Best neighbourhoods in Oshawa for young professionals
Oshawa is not a transit city, and young professionals should know that going in. Only 5.8% of residents commute by public transit, and just 2.6% walk to work. Most people drive, though about 26.1% of commutes still take under 15 minutes, which beats sitting in traffic for an hour.
The city runs at a modest 3,220 people per square kilometre, so it feels more suburban than dense downtown living. About 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kingmeadow and Windfields Farm are worth a look, with close to 40% and 33% of residents university-educated and median incomes near $98,000 and $93,000.
What matters for young professionals 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
Is Oshawa good for young professionals?
It works if you are fine driving. Only 5.8% of residents use public transit and 2.6% walk to work, but 26.1% of commutes are still under 15 minutes, so short drives are common.
What is the best neighbourhood in Oshawa for young professionals?
Kingmeadow stands out, with almost 40% of residents university-educated and a median age of 31.6. Windfields Farm is another strong pick, with 32.7% university-educated and a median age of 29.6.
How educated are Oshawa neighbourhoods?
Citywide, about 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Individual neighbourhoods run higher, with Kingmeadow near 40% and Windfields Farm near 33%.
Is Oshawa a walkable city?
Not especially. Just 2.6% of residents walk to work, and the city's density of 3,220 people per square kilometre points to a more spread-out, car-dependent layout.