Family-friendly neighbourhoods in Richmond Hill
Jefferson is Richmond Hill's most family-friendly neighbourhood, with about 21% of residents under 14, well above the citywide rate of 14.8%. Temperanceville and Wilcox Lake follow, both around 20%.
These neighbourhoods also run fairly well-off, with median incomes from $112,000 to $118,000. Citywide, 61.8% of homes are single-detached and 80.6% of residents own their home, and the typical resident is 46, a bit older than the youngest of these family-heavy pockets.
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The first bar is the headline ranking metric; the rest are related axes for context. Bars are the Richmond Hillaggregate's percentile rank vs Ontario's 20,000+ census areas.
Top neighbourhoods in Richmond Hill by residents aged 0–14
| Neighbourhood | residents aged 0–14 | Median income |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bathurst & Milos · Richmond Hill | 25 | $122,000 |
| 2. Jefferson · Richmond Hill | 21 | $112,000 |
| 3. Bathurst & Hearthside · Richmond Hill | 21 | $117,000 |
| 4. Temperanceville · Richmond Hill | 20 | $118,000 |
| 5. Elgin Mills & Bayview · Richmond Hill | 20 | $72,500 |
| 6. Wilcox Lake · Richmond Hill | 20 | $115,000 |
| 7. Oak Ridges · Richmond Hill | 18 | $123,000 |
| 8. Beverley Acres · Richmond Hill | 18 | $76,000 |
| 9. Renaissance · Richmond Hill | 18 | $124,000 |
| 10. Elgin Mills · Richmond Hill | 18 | $87,000 |
| 11. Bayview & 16th · Richmond Hill | 18 | $120,000 |
| 12. Red Maple & Bantry · Richmond Hill | 18 | $84,000 |
| 13. Yonge & Crosby · Richmond Hill | 18 | $68,000 |
| 14. Headford · Richmond Hill | 18 | $116,000 |
| 15. Observatory Gate · Richmond Hill | 18 | $81,000 |
| 16. Elgin Mills & John McCrae · Richmond Hill | 18 | $114,000 |
| 17. Newkirk & Crosby · Richmond Hill | 17 | $77,000 |
| 18. Carrville · Richmond Hill | 17 | — |
| 19. High Tech & Silver Linden · Richmond Hill | 17 | $100,000 |
| 20. Highway 7 & Silver Linden · Richmond Hill | 16 | $103,000 |
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Common questions
What is the best neighbourhood for families in Richmond Hill?
Jefferson ranks highest, with about 21% of residents under 14, compared to 14.8% citywide.
Which Richmond Hill neighbourhoods have the most kids?
Jefferson, Temperanceville, and Wilcox Lake lead, all with 20% or more of residents under 14.
Is Richmond Hill good for families?
Citywide, 61.8% of homes are single-detached and 80.6% of residents own their home, both signs of a family-oriented housing mix.
What is the median age in Richmond Hill?
The typical Richmond Hill resident is 46 years old citywide.