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

An established community-focused neighbourhood that is diverse and suitable for families.

Property Pulse

Mix of older and newer homes, mostly owner-occupied, with a variety of home types.

Community Canvas

A vibrant community of people including many first generation immigrants, creating a rich cultural tapestry.

What You'll Love

Great schools, parks and recreational facilities make this neighbourhood family-friendly and fun.

Have a look around Steeles.

Steeles has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Steeles lies in the very north-western corner of Scarborough. Before the neighbourhood was developed, much of the land was covered by deciduous forest. The L'Amoreaux woodlot is the only area that retains a significant amount of original vegetation. The majority of residential development in Steeles was completed by the early 1980s. The western edge of the area is known as Huntsmill Park.

People & Families in Steeles

Families with kids make up 50% of households in Steeles, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 14% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 92 different ethnic origins, and 76% are first-generation immigrants, while 21% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

7,230

Neighbourhood Population

23,383

Household Size

  • 1 person - 14%
  • 2 persons - 29%
  • 3 persons - 21%
  • 4 persons - 16%
  • 5 or more persons - 17%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 14%
  • Non-family households - 2%
  • Families with children - 49%
  • Couples without children - 22%
  • Multiple families in household - 10%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 35%
  • 2 children - 24%
  • 3 or more children - 6%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 13%
  • 15 to 64 years - 63%
  • 65 years and over - 22%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Chinese - 72%
  • East Indian - 4%
  • Canadian - 3%
  • English - 2%
  • Filipino - 2%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 1%
  • 25 to 34 years - 6%
  • 35 to 44 years - 11%
  • 45 to 54 years - 22%
  • 55 to 64 years - 20%
  • 65 to 74 years - 19%
  • 75 to 84 years - 12%
  • 85 years and over - 4%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 4%
  • 10 to 14 years - 4%
  • 15 to 19 years - 5%
  • 20 to 29 years - 12%
  • 30 to 39 years - 9%
  • 40 to 49 years - 12%
  • 50 to 59 years - 14%
  • 60 to 69 years - 14%
  • over 70 years - 13%

Steeles Schools

Steeles has great elementary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 8 public schools, 4 Catholic schools, and 4 private schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, Gifted/Talented Program, French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Fine Arts.

Public Schools

8

Catholic Schools

4

Private Schools

4

Having Fun in Steeles

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 7 parks in this neighbourhood, with 32 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.

Number of Parks

7

Number of Recreation Facilities

32

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 6
  • Basketball Court - 1
  • Ball Diamonds - 5
  • Sports Fields - 9
  • Track - 1
  • Community Centres - 2
  • Skateboard Park - 1
  • Sports Court - 1
  • Trails - 4
  • Fitness/Weight Room - 1
  • Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Steeles

There are 149 transit stops in Steeles. Rail stations include Milliken GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 61%
  • Commute to another city - 38%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 72%
  • Transit - 23%
  • Walk/bike - 2%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 30%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 25%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 10%
  • 60 minutes and over - 19%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 13%

Work and Education in Steeles

In Steeles, 33% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 55% have any postsecondary education. The accommodation and food services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 15%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 7%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 7%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 7%
  • $200,000 and over - 5%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 30%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
  • Natural and applied sciences and related occupations - 10%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Accommodation and food services - 12%
  • Manufacturing - 11%
  • Retail trade - 11%

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.

Steeles Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. Steeles has a consistent population, with 31% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 10% 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 - 51%
  • Semi-detached house - 2%
  • Duplex - 4%
  • Row house - 7%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 1%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 31%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 31%
  • Not condominium - 68%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 9%
  • 2 bedrooms - 21%
  • 3 bedrooms - 29%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 38%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 35%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 48%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 7%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 2%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 1%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 2%
  • 1960 or before - 1%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 83%
  • Renter - 16%

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