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 families and professionals.
Detached homes with a mix of older and newer construction, offering comfort and modern amenities.
A close-knit community with a mix of ethnic backgrounds, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities, perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
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. Bolton is the most populous community in the town of Caledon, located in the Region of Peel. The town, formerly known as Bolton Mills, was founded in around 1822 when James Bolton helped build a flour mill for his relative George Bolton. Bolton East is a mixed-use neighbourhood with industrial/commercial centres south of the railway and along Peel Regional Rd 50. The residential part of the neighbourhood, in the northeast, contains mostly single-family homes.
People & Families in Bolton East
Families with kids make up 65% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 19% of households and 11% of households are one person living alone. People in Bolton East come from 75 different ethnic origins, and 22% are first-generation immigrants, while 38% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,125
Neighbourhood Population
9,873
Household Size
- 1 person - 11%
- 2 persons - 24%
- 3 persons - 19%
- 4 persons - 30%
- 5 or more persons - 12%
Household Types
- One-person households - 11%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 64%
- Couples without children - 19%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 25%
- 2 children - 38%
- 3 or more children - 12%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 18%
- 15 to 64 years - 70%
- 65 years and over - 11%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Italian - 51%
- Canadian - 16%
- English - 15%
- Irish - 12%
- Scottish - 11%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 7%
- 35 to 44 years - 17%
- 45 to 54 years - 37%
- 55 to 64 years - 17%
- 65 to 74 years - 10%
- 75 to 84 years - 7%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 8%
- 15 to 19 years - 9%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 9%
- 40 to 49 years - 18%
- 50 to 59 years - 16%
- 60 to 69 years - 6%
- over 70 years - 5%
Bolton East Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, and secondary special programs. There are 5 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Christian, French Immersion, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
5
Catholic Schools
5
Having Fun in Bolton East
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Bolton East feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 12 parks in this neighbourhood, with 21 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 1.
Number of Parks
12
Number of Recreation Facilities
21
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 10
- Tennis Courts - 2
- Basketball Courts - 3
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Outdoor Games Facilities - 4
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Getting Around in Bolton East
There are 7 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Bolton East, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 29%
- Commute to another city - 70%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 93%
- Transit - 3%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 14%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 29%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 18%
- 60 minutes and over - 13%
- Less than 15 minutes - 23%
Work and Education in Bolton East
In this neighbourhood, 22% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 60% have any postsecondary education. The construction industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 2%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 5%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 7%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 13%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 16%
- $200,000 and over - 11%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 24%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 17%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Construction - 14%
- Retail trade - 13%
- Manufacturing - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 68% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 26% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Bolton East Homes
In Bolton East, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 21% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 7% 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 - 77%
- Semi-detached house - 6%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 12%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 1%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 1%
- Not condominium - 99%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 1%
- 2 bedrooms - 3%
- 3 bedrooms - 53%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 41%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 14%
- 1981 to 1990 - 8%
- 1991 to 2000 - 58%
- 2001 to 2005 - 10%
- 2006 to 2010 - 1%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 5%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 91%
- Renter - 9%