Best neighbourhoods in Thunder Bay for families
Red River stands out for families in Thunder Bay. The median income there is $150,000, and 42.5% of residents hold a university degree.
Northwood follows at $97,000 income and a median age of 52.0. Fort William and Port Arthur round out the list, with incomes of $73,500 and $75,000.
Citywide, 14.1% of Thunder Bay residents are under 15, and the median age is 44.8. 68.1% of homes are single-detached, 69.9% of residents own their homes, and 14.6% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing.
What matters for families in Thunder Bay
Bars are the Thunder Bayaggregate'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. Red River · Thunder Bay | $150,000 | 40.4 | 42.5% |
| 2. Mountain & 20th Sideroad · Thunder Bay | $142,000 | 42.0 | 43.1% |
| 3. Oliver & Balmoral · Thunder Bay | $128,000 | 37.6 | 37.4% |
| 4. Valley & Pioneer · Thunder Bay | $113,000 | 43.6 | 33.0% |
| 5. Dawson & Sherwood · Thunder Bay | $109,000 | 50.4 | 32.9% |
| 6. Red River & Rockwood · Thunder Bay | $100,000 | 44.8 | 36.7% |
| 7. Dawson & Hilldale · Thunder Bay | $110,000 | 63.2 | 26.2% |
| 8. Arthur & Mountdale · Thunder Bay | $100,000 | 44.8 | 26.5% |
| 9. Balsam & Huron · Thunder Bay | $104,000 | 48.0 | 24.4% |
| 10. Hilldale & Wardrope · Thunder Bay | $107,000 | 48.8 | 24.3% |
| 11. Junot & River · Thunder Bay | $111,000 | 44.8 | 22.5% |
| 12. Balsam & Margaret · Thunder Bay | $86,000 | 54.8 | 32.9% |
| 13. Arthur & James · Thunder Bay | $87,000 | 44.8 | 24.4% |
| 14. Algoma & McIntyre · Thunder Bay | $88,000 | 47.2 | 24.0% |
| 15. Edward & Arthur · Thunder Bay | $88,000 | 39.2 | 22.9% |
| 16. Arundel & Hudson · Thunder Bay | $85,000 | 67.0 | 27.2% |
| 17. Victoria & James · Thunder Bay | $100,000 | 49.2 | 20.8% |
| 18. Shuniah & McIntyre · Thunder Bay | $89,000 | 56.8 | 22.6% |
| 19. Northwood · Thunder Bay | $97,000 | 52.0 | 19.1% |
| 20. Valley & John Street · Thunder Bay | $90,000 | 43.2 | 20.2% |
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Common questions
What is the best neighbourhood in Thunder Bay for families?
Red River, with a median income of $150,000 and 42.5% of residents holding a university degree.
How many children live in Thunder Bay?
14.1% of residents citywide are under 15, and the median age is 44.8.
Are Thunder Bay homes affordable for families?
14.6% of households citywide spend 30% or more of their income on housing.
Do most Thunder Bay families own their homes?
69.9% of residents own rather than rent, citywide. 68.1% of homes are single-detached.