Best neighbourhoods in Vaughan for young professionals
Vaughan isn't a transit-heavy city. Citywide, just 6.4% of commuters take public transit, and only 1.7% walk to work. About 20% of commuters get to work in under 15 minutes.
For young professionals prioritizing education and income, Langstaff leads with a median income around $157,000 and 52.8% of residents university-educated. The Valleys of Thornhill and Carrville aren't far behind, with university-education rates of 53.6% and 53.5% and median ages in the late thirties. Citywide, 36.8% of Vaughan residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What matters for young professionals in Vaughan
Bars are the Vaughanaggregate'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. Bathurst & Flamingo · Vaughan | $170,000 | 50.0 | 56.0% |
| 2. Langstaff · Vaughan | $157,000 | 47.2 | 52.8% |
| 3. Upper Thornhill Estates · Vaughan | $133,000 | 38.8 | 52.8% |
| 4. The Valleys of Thornhill · Vaughan | $126,000 | 37.2 | 53.6% |
| 5. Thornhill Woods · Vaughan | $128,000 | 38.0 | 52.3% |
| 6. Carrville Corners · Vaughan | $129,000 | 37.6 | 49.7% |
| 7. Bathurst & Clark · Vaughan | $122,000 | 38.8 | 54.8% |
| 8. Pine Grove · Vaughan | $178,000 | 51.2 | 34.2% |
| 9. New Kleinburg · Vaughan | $134,000 | 33.6 | 38.6% |
| 10. Carrville · Vaughan | $118,000 | 37.6 | 53.5% |
| 11. Teston · Vaughan | $135,000 | 39.2 | 32.2% |
| 12. Clark & Atkinson · Vaughan | $119,000 | 39.6 | 47.0% |
| 13. Bathurst & Chabad · Vaughan | $127,000 | 35.6 | 36.5% |
| 14. Teston & St. Joan of Arc · Vaughan | $128,000 | 37.6 | 32.6% |
| 15. Crossroads · Vaughan | $113,000 | 39.6 | 51.5% |
| 16. Rutherford & Keele · Vaughan | $135,000 | 50.0 | 29.4% |
| 17. Weston & Chatfield · Vaughan | $124,000 | 35.6 | 36.9% |
| 18. Vellore · Vaughan | $126,000 | 37.6 | 32.7% |
| 19. Dufferin Hill · Vaughan | $118,000 | 41.2 | 42.8% |
| 20. Hope · Vaughan | $124,000 | 38.8 | 35.5% |
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Common questions
What is the best neighbourhood in Vaughan for young professionals?
Langstaff has the highest median income at about $157,000, with 52.8% of residents university-educated. The Valleys of Thornhill and Carrville also stand out, both with university-education rates above 53%.
Is Vaughan a good city for commuting by transit?
Not especially. Only 6.4% of Vaughan commuters use public transit citywide, and just 1.7% walk to work. About 20% of commuters get to work in under 15 minutes.
How educated is Vaughan overall?
Citywide, 36.8% of Vaughan residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.