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 family-friendly neighbourhood with a close-knit community and a natural surrounding.
Mostly detached homes, with a mix of older and newer houses featuring attractive amenities.
A diverse community with a high percentage of families and a strong emphasis on education and professional services industries.
Access to parks, trails, and recreational facilities, along with great schools and convenient transportation options.
Oak Ridges has a consistent population, and is popular with families with kids aged 5 to 9, families with teens, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Built upon a prime stretch of the glacially sculpted Oak Ridges Moraine – one of Ontario’s most well-known watersheds – the Oak Ridges neighbourhood is the northernmost in the City of Richmond Hill. Established along Yonge Street in 1799 by Joseph Genevieve and a group of French Royalists, Oak Ridges is located in the north end of Richmond Hill, east of King City, immediately south of Aurora, and west of Whitchurch-Stouffville. With all major arteries and public transit close at hand (YRT & VIVA), Oak Ridges is an extremely accessible neighbourhood for the downtown commuter. There are several older homes as well as extensive new developments in the area, and the neighbourhood includes several parks and schools.
People & Families in Oak Ridges
Families with kids make up 66% of households in Oak Ridges, while couples without children make up 19% of households and 9% of households are one person living alone. People in Oak Ridges come from 107 different ethnic origins, and 38% are first-generation immigrants, while 34% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,025
Neighbourhood Population
10,102
Household Size
- 1 person - 8%
- 2 persons - 22%
- 3 persons - 20%
- 4 persons - 30%
- 5 or more persons - 17%
Household Types
- One-person households - 8%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 66%
- Couples without children - 19%
- Multiple families in household - 4%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 25%
- 2 children - 35%
- 3 or more children - 13%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 23%
- 15 to 64 years - 66%
- 65 years and over - 9%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Italian - 28%
- Canadian - 10%
- English - 10%
- Chinese - 9%
- Scottish - 7%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 6%
- 35 to 44 years - 26%
- 45 to 54 years - 31%
- 55 to 64 years - 18%
- 65 to 74 years - 11%
- 75 to 84 years - 4%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 7%
- 10 to 14 years - 10%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 9%
- 30 to 39 years - 10%
- 40 to 49 years - 19%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 7%
- over 70 years - 4%
Oak Ridges Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools, 7 Catholic schools, 1 private school, and 1 alternative/special school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, and Gifted/Talented Program.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
7
Private Schools
1
Public
Catholic
Alternative/Special
Having Fun in Oak Ridges
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Oak Ridges feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 22 parks in Oak Ridges, with 72 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
22
Number of Recreation Facilities
72
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 13
- Tennis Courts - 9
- Basketball Courts - 17
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Fields - 9
- Splash Pads - 3
- Sports Courts - 3
- Community Garden - 1
- Trails - 15
- Arts/Performance Facility - 1
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Getting Around in Oak Ridges
There are 123 transit stops in Oak Ridges. In Oak Ridges, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 18%
- Commute to another city - 81%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 88%
- Transit - 9%
- Walk/bike - 0%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 21%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 27%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 16%
- 60 minutes and over - 21%
- Less than 15 minutes - 13%
Work and Education in Oak Ridges
In Oak Ridges, 41% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 74% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 4%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 3%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 4%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 4%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 14%
- $200,000 and over - 17%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 20%
- Sales and service occupations - 20%
- Management occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 10%
- Educational services - 10%
- Retail trade - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 67% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 28% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Oak Ridges Homes
In Oak Ridges, there are mostly detached homes. Oak Ridges has a consistent population, with 35% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 81%
- Semi-detached house - 3%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 12%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 99%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 1%
- 2 bedrooms - 3%
- 3 bedrooms - 29%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 65%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 8%
- 1981 to 1990 - 12%
- 1991 to 2000 - 15%
- 2001 to 2005 - 35%
- 2006 to 2010 - 12%
- 2011 to 2016 - 11%
- 1960 or before - 3%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 92%
- Renter - 7%