In this Neighbourhood Guide, you'll find out more about the people who live here as well as the schools, parks and recreation facilities, homes, and more.
A dynamic and diverse community with a mix of businesses and residential areas.
Mostly condos and apartments with modern features, such as stainless steel appliances and open concept layouts.
A vibrant mix of people from various ethnic backgrounds, with a high percentage of first-generation immigrants.
Great schools, parks with playgrounds and sports facilities, and easy access to highways.
Commerce Valley has a dynamic population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 60s. Commerce Valley is a narrow strip in south Markham, located between junctions of major highways: between Highway 7 and Highway 407 and where they meet Highway 404 to the east, and where they meet Bayview Ave, to the west. The eastern portion is businesses and restaurants, and there is a residential area in the west, with apartment complexes and townhomes.
People & Families in Commerce Valley
Families with kids make up 30% of households in Commerce Valley, while couples without children make up 26% of households and 38% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 67 different ethnic origins, and 80% are first-generation immigrants, while 17% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
2,905
Neighbourhood Population
5,937
Household Size
- 1 person - 37%
- 2 persons - 34%
- 3 persons - 16%
- 4 persons - 8%
- 5 or more persons - 2%
Household Types
- One-person households - 37%
- Non-family households - 4%
- Families with children - 29%
- Couples without children - 25%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 37%
- 2 children - 15%
- 3 or more children - 1%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 9%
- 15 to 64 years - 73%
- 65 years and over - 17%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Chinese - 66%
- Iranian - 9%
- East Indian - 4%
- Filipino - 3%
- Korean - 3%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 3%
- 25 to 34 years - 22%
- 35 to 44 years - 19%
- 45 to 54 years - 16%
- 55 to 64 years - 16%
- 65 to 74 years - 12%
- 75 to 84 years - 7%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 2%
- 10 to 14 years - 2%
- 15 to 19 years - 3%
- 20 to 29 years - 14%
- 30 to 39 years - 20%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 11%
- 60 to 69 years - 14%
- over 70 years - 7%
Commerce Valley Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools and 6 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
10
Catholic Schools
6
Public
Having Fun in Commerce Valley
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 4 parks in Commerce Valley, with 11 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
4
Number of Recreation Facilities
11
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 3
- Tennis Courts - 2
- Basketball Court - 1
- Sports Fields - 2
- Splash Pad - 1
- Skateboard Park - 1
- Trail - 1
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Getting Around in Commerce Valley
There are 97 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Langstaff GO. In Commerce Valley, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute to another city, and people have mostly medium commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 29%
- Commute to another city - 70%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 78%
- Transit - 15%
- Walk/bike - 4%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 38%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 22%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 8%
- 60 minutes and over - 15%
- Less than 15 minutes - 15%
Work and Education in Commerce Valley
In this neighbourhood, 50% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 73% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 26%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 8%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 4%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 4%
- $200,000 and over - 2%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 25%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 21%
- Natural and applied sciences and related occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 14%
- Finance and insurance - 12%
- Retail trade - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 59% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 36% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Commerce Valley Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly condos and apartments. Commerce Valley has a dynamic population, with 63% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 22% having moved within the past year. It has mostly newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 0%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 0%
- Row house - 18%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 1%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 78%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 86%
- Not condominium - 13%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 42%
- 2 bedrooms - 38%
- 3 bedrooms - 15%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 3%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 0%
- 1981 to 1990 - 1%
- 1991 to 2000 - 15%
- 2001 to 2005 - 35%
- 2006 to 2010 - 22%
- 2011 to 2016 - 25%
- 1960 or before - 0%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 74%
- Renter - 25%