Best neighbourhoods in Windsor for young professionals
Windsor isn't a big transit city. Only about 2.9% of commuters take public transit, and just 2.5% walk to work, while 39.8% have a commute under 15 minutes. That's a city built around driving, with density around 2,945 people per square kilometre.
For income and education, Oliver leads the neighbourhoods, with a typical income of $131,000 and 50.0% of residents holding a university degree. Walker Gates follows at $110,000 and 40.0% university-educated. Citywide, about 23.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.
What matters for young professionals in Windsor
Bars are the Windsoraggregate'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. Oliver · Windsor | $131,000 | 45.2 | 50.0% |
| 2. Walker Gates · Windsor | $110,000 | 32.8 | 40.0% |
| 3. Dougall & Norfolk · Windsor | $111,000 | 41.2 | 38.0% |
| 4. Banwell & Little River · Windsor | $115,000 | 43.2 | 29.9% |
| 5. Riverside & Florence · Windsor | $109,000 | 50.4 | 36.3% |
| 6. Huron Church & Grand Marais · Windsor | $100,000 | 44.0 | 31.3% |
| 7. Pelton · Windsor | $81,000 | 34.0 | 36.5% |
| 8. Matchette & Sprucewood · Windsor | $97,000 | 57.2 | 26.4% |
| 9. Forest Glade · Windsor | $94,000 | 49.2 | 26.7% |
| 10. Rankin & Norfolk · Windsor | $89,000 | 52.4 | 28.2% |
| 11. South Windsor · Windsor | $89,000 | 69.0 | 26.8% |
| 12. Roseland · Windsor | $88,000 | 36.0 | 23.7% |
| 13. E.C. Row & Conservation · Windsor | $93,000 | 37.2 | 17.6% |
| 14. Riverside & Pillette · Windsor | $75,500 | 73.0 | 27.9% |
| 15. Patricia & Wyandotte · Windsor | $60,000 | 25.4 | 50.5% |
| 16. Fontainebleau · Windsor | $91,000 | 42.4 | 16.4% |
| 17. Park & Ouellette · Windsor | $66,000 | 57.6 | 29.4% |
| 18. Wyandotte & Crawford · Windsor | $62,000 | 27.6 | 36.9% |
| 19. Plymouth & Pillette · Windsor | $96,000 | 46.0 | 13.6% |
| 20. Riverside · Windsor | $75,000 | 58.4 | 21.2% |
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Common questions
Is Windsor good for young professionals?
Oliver and Walker Gates are the strongest options on income and education, with typical incomes of $131,000 and $110,000 and university-education rates of 50.0% and 40.0%.
Can you commute without a car in Windsor?
It's tough. Only about 2.9% of Windsor commuters use public transit and 2.5% walk to work, so most people drive.
Are commutes short in Windsor?
For many, yes. About 39.8% of Windsor commuters have a commute under 15 minutes.