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.
Bolton West is a family-friendly neighbourhood with a mix of residential and commercial areas.
Mostly detached homes with a mix of older and newer houses, featuring finished basements and spacious kitchens.
A diverse community with families, professionals, and retirees, known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities, with easy access to amenities.
This neighbourhood 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 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 West is a mixed-use neighbourhood with an industrial/commercial area south of the railway, and a mostly residential area north of it.
People & Families in Bolton West
Families with kids make up 59% of households in Bolton West, while couples without children make up 22% of households and 16% of households are one person living alone. People in Bolton West come from 69 different ethnic origins, and 21% are first-generation immigrants, while 37% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
2,495
Neighbourhood Population
7,453
Household Size
- 1 person - 15%
- 2 persons - 28%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 26%
- 5 or more persons - 11%
Household Types
- One-person households - 16%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 59%
- Couples without children - 21%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 25%
- 2 children - 35%
- 3 or more children - 12%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 21%
- 15 to 64 years - 65%
- 65 years and over - 13%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Italian - 44%
- Canadian - 21%
- English - 17%
- Scottish - 13%
- Irish - 13%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 8%
- 35 to 44 years - 23%
- 45 to 54 years - 27%
- 55 to 64 years - 16%
- 65 to 74 years - 12%
- 75 to 84 years - 8%
- 85 years and over - 3%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 7%
- 10 to 14 years - 8%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 8%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 17%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 8%
- over 70 years - 7%
Bolton West Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools, 7 Catholic schools, and 2 private schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Christian, Islamic, Montessori, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
7
Private Schools
2
Public
Catholic
Having Fun in Bolton West
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, and skating. There are 12 parks in this neighbourhood, with 27 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
12
Number of Recreation Facilities
27
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 8
- Dog Park - 1
- Rink - 1
- Volleyball Courts - 3
- Basketball Courts - 2
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Sports Fields - 7
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Arts/Performance Facility - 1
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Getting Around in Bolton West
There are 12 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 33%
- Commute to another city - 66%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 95%
- Transit - 2%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 16%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 27%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 12%
- 60 minutes and over - 16%
- Less than 15 minutes - 27%
Work and Education in Bolton West
In Bolton West, 19% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 57% have any postsecondary education. The construction industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 5%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 7%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 12%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 14%
- $200,000 and over - 9%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 21%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 18%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Construction - 14%
- Manufacturing - 12%
- Retail trade - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 69% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 26% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Bolton West Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Bolton West has a consistent population, with 27% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% 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 - 72%
- Semi-detached house - 9%
- Duplex - 3%
- Row house - 7%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 3%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 4%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 4%
- Not condominium - 95%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 4%
- 2 bedrooms - 9%
- 3 bedrooms - 44%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 40%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 20%
- 1981 to 1990 - 12%
- 1991 to 2000 - 15%
- 2001 to 2005 - 29%
- 2006 to 2010 - 8%
- 2011 to 2016 - 1%
- 1960 or before - 12%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 85%
- Renter - 13%