Best neighbourhoods in St. Catharines for families
Port Dalhousie is the top pick for families in St. Catharines, with a median income of $125,000 and 44.1% of residents university-educated, the highest of both measures in the city. Its median age runs older too, 54.0.
Village Residence ($104,000, 37.7% university-educated) and Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village ($97,000, 29.0%) follow. Port Weller ($96,000, 30.1%) rounds out a solid upper tier.
Citywide, 14.2% of residents are under 15, 58.3% of homes are single-detached, and 66.9% are owner-occupied, so St. Catharines leans toward houses over apartments. About 22.5% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing.
What matters for families in St. Catharines
Bars are the St. Catharinesaggregate'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. Port Dalhousie · St. Catharines | $125,000 | 54.0 | 44.1% |
| 2. Westgate Park & Lake · St. Catharines | $114,000 | 58.0 | 37.8% |
| 3. Martindale & Fourth · St. Catharines | $102,000 | 50.8 | 43.7% |
| 4. Village Residence · St. Catharines | $104,000 | 59.6 | 37.7% |
| 5. Collier & St Davids · St. Catharines | $104,000 | 41.2 | 31.5% |
| 6. Pelham & Louth · St. Catharines | $114,000 | 41.2 | 27.0% |
| 7. Port Weller · St. Catharines | $96,000 | 51.2 | 30.1% |
| 8. Rykert & Vansickle · St. Catharines | $100,000 | 35.6 | 27.8% |
| 9. Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village · St. Catharines | $97,000 | 71.5 | 29.0% |
| 10. Glenridge & Glendale · St. Catharines | $86,000 | 33.6 | 36.2% |
| 11. First Street Louth & 1st Louth · St. Catharines | $112,000 | 51.2 | 24.4% |
| 12. Geneva & Dunlop · St. Catharines | $87,000 | 40.4 | 28.3% |
| 13. St Paul & First Street Louth · St. Catharines | $100,000 | 45.2 | 23.2% |
| 14. Martindale & Grapeview · St. Catharines | $86,000 | 50.8 | 24.5% |
| 15. Geneva & Lakeshore · St. Catharines | $85,000 | 55.2 | 24.5% |
| 16. St Paul & Pelham · St. Catharines | $79,500 | 38.0 | 25.9% |
| 17. Lake & James · St. Catharines | $71,000 | 36.0 | 38.6% |
| 18. Scott & Geneva · St. Catharines | $84,000 | 43.6 | 21.1% |
| 19. Louth & Rykert · St. Catharines | $89,000 | 38.4 | 18.4% |
| 20. Geneva & Linwell · St. Catharines | $76,500 | 42.0 | 22.4% |
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Common questions
What is the best neighbourhood in St. Catharines for families?
Port Dalhousie, with a median income of $125,000 and 44.1% of residents university-educated, both the highest in the city.
What percentage of St. Catharines households struggle with housing costs?
About 22.5% spend 30% or more of their income on housing citywide.
What percentage of St. Catharines residents are children?
14.2% citywide are under 15.
Are St. Catharines family neighbourhoods mostly houses?
Yes, 58.3% of homes citywide are single-detached and 66.9% are owner-occupied.