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 diverse and vibrant community with a mix of residents from different ethnic backgrounds.
A variety of housing styles, from new custom-built buildings to charming bungalows.
A welcoming community with a mix of families, young professionals, and retirees.
Abundance of parks and recreational facilities for outdoor activities and family fun.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Elms-Old Rexdale is situated just north of Highway 40. There are various housing and architectural styles of properties in the area including new, custom built buildings, two-storey Georgian Revival homes, ranch, raised and contemporary bungalows, split-level houses and storey-and-a-half properties. The area is bordered by the Humber River to the north and to the east.
People & Families in Elms-Old Rexdale
Families with kids make up 54% of households in Elms-Old Rexdale, while couples without children make up 17% of households and 20% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 110 different ethnic origins, and 52% are first-generation immigrants, while 34% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,355
Neighbourhood Population
9,888
Household Size
- 1 person - 19%
- 2 persons - 27%
- 3 persons - 20%
- 4 persons - 16%
- 5 or more persons - 15%
Household Types
- One-person households - 19%
- Non-family households - 4%
- Families with children - 54%
- Couples without children - 16%
- Multiple families in household - 4%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 33%
- 2 children - 26%
- 3 or more children - 16%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 18%
- 15 to 64 years - 67%
- 65 years and over - 13%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 11%
- Somali - 10%
- Italian - 9%
- Jamaican - 7%
- English - 6%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 10%
- 35 to 44 years - 16%
- 45 to 54 years - 23%
- 55 to 64 years - 22%
- 65 to 74 years - 14%
- 75 to 84 years - 8%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 6%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 14%
- 30 to 39 years - 11%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 15%
- 60 to 69 years - 9%
- over 70 years - 7%
Elms-Old Rexdale Schools
Elms-Old Rexdale has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 11 public schools, 3 Catholic schools, 2 private schools, and 1 alternative/special school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, All-Male, French Immersion, Christian, Advanced Placement, and Gifted/Talented Program.
Public Schools
11
Catholic Schools
3
Private Schools
2
Public
Alternative/Special
Having Fun in Elms-Old Rexdale
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 6 parks in this neighbourhood, with 49 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 8.
Number of Parks
6
Number of Recreation Facilities
49
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 7
- Pools - 2
- Arena - 1
- Rinks - 2
- Tennis Courts - 9
- Basketball Courts - 2
- Ball Diamonds - 4
- Sports Fields - 12
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pads - 2
- Golf Course - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Trails - 4
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
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Getting Around in Elms-Old Rexdale
There are 75 transit stops in Elms-Old Rexdale. Rail stations include Etobicoke North GO. In Elms-Old Rexdale, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 69%
- Commute to another city - 31%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 64%
- Transit - 33%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 32%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 24%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 13%
- 60 minutes and over - 20%
- Less than 15 minutes - 8%
Work and Education in Elms-Old Rexdale
In Elms-Old Rexdale, 19% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 51% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 15%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 10%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 6%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 5%
- $200,000 and over - 1%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 29%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 16%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 12%
- Health care and social assistance - 11%
- Manufacturing - 11%
Employment
- Employed - 54% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 39% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Elms-Old Rexdale Homes
In Elms-Old Rexdale, there are a mix of home types. Elms-Old Rexdale has a consistent population, with 33% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 11% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 33%
- Semi-detached house - 2%
- Duplex - 6%
- Row house - 15%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 1%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 40%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 25%
- Not condominium - 74%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 7%
- 2 bedrooms - 27%
- 3 bedrooms - 46%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 18%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 44%
- 1981 to 1990 - 19%
- 1991 to 2000 - 4%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 30%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 55%
- Renter - 44%