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.

Neighbourhood Vibe

A family-friendly neighbourhood surrounded by parkland and greenbelts.

Property Pulse

Homes in Rustic range from 1950s/1960s houses to newer custom-designed brick and stone properties.

Community Canvas

Rustic is home to families with kids of all ages and a mix of first and second-generation immigrants.

What You'll Love

Great schools, diverse community, and quick access to Highway 401 make Rustic stand out.

Have a look around Rustic.

Rustic has a consistent population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, families with teens, people in their 20s, and people in their 50s. Rustic is located in the southwest of the North York district. This community houses a number of residential streets that back on to parkland and greenbelts. The original housing stock goes back to the 1950s and 1960s, and there are also many newer, custom-designed brick and stone properties in the area. Residents enjoy quick access to Highway 401.

People & Families in Rustic

Families with kids make up 55% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 14% of households and 24% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 102 different ethnic origins, and 54% are first-generation immigrants, while 36% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

3,650

Neighbourhood Population

9,941

Household Size

  • 1 person - 24%
  • 2 persons - 29%
  • 3 persons - 19%
  • 4 persons - 15%
  • 5 or more persons - 10%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 24%
  • Non-family households - 3%
  • Families with children - 54%
  • Couples without children - 14%
  • Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 37%
  • 2 children - 26%
  • 3 or more children - 15%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 19%
  • 15 to 64 years - 61%
  • 65 years and over - 18%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Italian - 23%
  • Jamaican - 10%
  • Somali - 10%
  • Portuguese - 8%
  • Canadian - 7%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 1%
  • 25 to 34 years - 10%
  • 35 to 44 years - 18%
  • 45 to 54 years - 20%
  • 55 to 64 years - 19%
  • 65 to 74 years - 12%
  • 75 to 84 years - 12%
  • 85 years and over - 5%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 6%
  • 5 to 9 years - 6%
  • 10 to 14 years - 6%
  • 15 to 19 years - 7%
  • 20 to 29 years - 11%
  • 30 to 39 years - 10%
  • 40 to 49 years - 11%
  • 50 to 59 years - 12%
  • 60 to 69 years - 7%
  • over 70 years - 12%

Rustic Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 11 public schools and 9 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, Gifted/Talented Program, French Immersion, All-Male, and International Baccalaureate.

Public Schools

11

Catholic Schools

9

Having Fun in Rustic

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 6 parks in Rustic, with 25 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.

Number of Parks

6

Number of Recreation Facilities

25

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 7
  • Tennis Courts - 3
  • Basketball Courts - 4
  • Ball Diamond - 1
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Outdoor Games Facilities - 6
  • Trail - 1
  • Fitness/Weight Room - 1
  • Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Rustic

There are 44 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Weston GO. In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 76%
  • Commute to another city - 24%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 57%
  • Transit - 38%
  • Walk/bike - 2%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 28%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 30%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 13%
  • 60 minutes and over - 18%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 9%

Work and Education in Rustic

In this neighbourhood, 13% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 48% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 30%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 12%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 9%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 6%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 4%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 4%
  • $200,000 and over - 3%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 29%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 18%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 12%
  • Health care and social assistance - 11%
  • Manufacturing - 9%

Employment

  • Employed - 47% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 47% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Rustic Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly condos and apartments. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 27% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly renter-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 31%
  • Semi-detached house - 5%
  • Duplex - 2%
  • Row house - 0%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 6%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 53%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 2%
  • Not condominium - 98%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 20%
  • 2 bedrooms - 33%
  • 3 bedrooms - 30%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 13%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 41%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 11%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 15%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 2%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 0%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 0%
  • 1960 or before - 28%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 37%
  • Renter - 62%

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