Best neighbourhoods in Waterloo for families
Looking for a family-friendly neighbourhood in Waterloo? Citywide, 14.5% of residents are under 15, and the median age is 39.6. Rummelhardt tops this list for income, with a median of $147,000 and a median age of 50.4. Chippendale Common ($138,000) and Belmont Village ($134,000) also rank high, both with more than two-thirds of residents university-educated (66.2% and 70.0%). Homeownership is strong across Waterloo, at 65.3% of households, and 54.3% of homes are single-detached, both good signs for families. Housing costs weigh on 22.2% of households citywide, who spend 30% or more of income on shelter.
What matters for families in Waterloo
Bars are the Waterlooaggregate'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. Rummelhardt · Waterloo | $147,000 | 50.4 | 57.0% |
| 2. Belmont Village · Waterloo | $134,000 | 41.2 | 70.0% |
| 3. Millennium & Cider Mill · Waterloo | $140,000 | 40.0 | 50.0% |
| 4. Laurelwood · Waterloo | $116,000 | 36.8 | 58.1% |
| 5. Westmount · Waterloo | $122,000 | 47.6 | 49.7% |
| 6. Westmount & Osprey · Waterloo | $135,000 | 44.4 | 44.0% |
| 7. Clair Hills · Waterloo | $119,000 | 34.8 | 49.4% |
| 8. Lake Louise & Conservation · Waterloo | $120,000 | 47.6 | 48.4% |
| 9. Eastbridge · Waterloo | $124,000 | 44.0 | 42.6% |
| 10. Erbsville · Waterloo | $98,000 | 34.4 | 51.9% |
| 11. University Downs · Waterloo | $116,000 | 36.4 | 42.9% |
| 12. Uptown · Waterloo | $90,000 | 60.4 | 52.6% |
| 13. Metropolitan Towers · Waterloo | $86,000 | 38.8 | 53.8% |
| 14. Bridgeport & Margaret · Waterloo | $106,000 | 45.6 | 36.0% |
| 15. Beechwood · Waterloo | $67,500 | 33.6 | 54.4% |
| 16. Westvale · Waterloo | $115,000 | 39.6 | 33.9% |
| 17. Lexington & Columbia · Waterloo | $96,000 | 49.2 | 38.0% |
| 18. Mt. Hope - Huron Park · Waterloo | $105,000 | 40.4 | 31.9% |
| 19. University & Marsland · Waterloo | $100,000 | 41.6 | 29.5% |
| 20. Fairfield · Waterloo | $85,000 | 34.0 | 32.2% |
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Common questions
What is the best neighbourhood in Waterloo for families?
Rummelhardt ranks at the top of this list, with a median income of $147,000 and 57.0% of residents university-educated. Chippendale Common and Belmont Village also rank high, with median incomes of $138,000 and $134,000.
Are Waterloo neighbourhoods mostly homeowners?
Yes. Across Waterloo, 65.3% of households own their home, and 54.3% of homes are single-detached houses, both features that tend to suit families.
How many Waterloo households struggle with housing costs?
Citywide, 22.2% of Waterloo households spend 30% or more of their income on housing. That's a meaningful minority, though most households in the top family neighbourhoods have median incomes well above $100,000.
What share of Waterloo's population is school-age?
Residents under 15 make up 14.5% of Waterloo's population citywide. The median age across the city is 39.6.