Best neighbourhoods in Richmond Hill for families
Upper Thornhill Estates and Patterson lead Richmond Hill's best neighbourhoods for families, with median incomes around $149,000 and $154,000. Both also report more than half of residents holding a university degree.
Citywide, kids under 15 make up 14.8% of the population and the typical resident is 46. Most homes, 61.8%, are single-detached, and 80.6% of residents own rather than rent. Housing costs run high here too, about 36.1% of households spend 30% or more of income on housing.
What matters for families in Richmond Hill
Bars are the Richmond Hillaggregate'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. Briggs & Valleymede · Richmond Hill | $152,000 | 48.8 | 60.0% |
| 2. Patterson · Richmond Hill | $154,000 | 44.8 | 56.3% |
| 3. Upper Thornhill Estates · Richmond Hill | $149,000 | 48.8 | 57.7% |
| 4. 16th & Spadina · Richmond Hill | $128,000 | 48.8 | 58.1% |
| 5. Boake & Spadina · Richmond Hill | $143,000 | 46.4 | 53.4% |
| 6. Leslie & 16th · Richmond Hill | $125,000 | 43.2 | 55.6% |
| 7. Bathurst & Milos · Richmond Hill | $122,000 | 38.4 | 55.7% |
| 8. Ellery & Regent · Richmond Hill | $131,000 | 43.6 | 49.1% |
| 9. Trench & Mill · Richmond Hill | $142,000 | 48.0 | 48.5% |
| 10. Strathearn & Valleymede · Richmond Hill | $120,000 | 52.4 | 52.6% |
| 11. Bayview & Briggs · Richmond Hill | $110,000 | 45.6 | 59.3% |
| 12. Carrville · Richmond Hill | $116,000 | 44.4 | 52.3% |
| 13. Elgin Mills · Richmond Hill | $115,000 | 42.0 | 50.2% |
| 14. Bathurst & Shaftsbury · Richmond Hill | $126,000 | 43.6 | 46.8% |
| 15. Spadina & Weldrick · Richmond Hill | $130,000 | 50.0 | 45.5% |
| 16. Bathurst & Hearthside · Richmond Hill | $117,000 | 39.2 | 48.1% |
| 17. Beverley Acres · Richmond Hill | $109,000 | 45.2 | 49.6% |
| 18. 16th & Strathearn · Richmond Hill | $114,000 | 48.4 | 47.6% |
| 19. Jefferson · Richmond Hill | $112,000 | 40.4 | 47.3% |
| 20. Elgin Mills & John McCrae · Richmond Hill | $114,000 | 42.0 | 46.5% |
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Common questions
What are the best neighbourhoods in Richmond Hill for families?
Upper Thornhill Estates and Patterson top the list, with median incomes around $149,000 and $154,000 and more than half of residents holding a university degree.
Is housing expensive in Richmond Hill?
About 36.1% of Richmond Hill households spend 30% or more of their income on housing citywide, a fairly high share.
How many kids live in Richmond Hill?
Residents under 15 make up about 14.8% of Richmond Hill's population citywide.
Are Richmond Hill's family neighbourhoods well-educated?
Yes. In top-ranked areas like Upper Thornhill Estates and Patterson, more than 56% of residents hold a university degree.