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 quiet, rural lifestyle with a quaint village feel and a close-knit community.
Mostly older, detached homes with spacious interiors, charming features, and mature trees.
A community of families with teens, young professionals, and retirees.
Great schools, parks with playgrounds, and a peaceful atmosphere for families.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 30s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Orono is located on the southern stretch of Highway 35/115, approximately 87 km east of Toronto. The town was founded in 1832. The Municipality of Clarington, in which Orono is located, was formed through the union of the Townships of Clarke and Darlington. Historically, Orono was the seat of government for Clarke Township. Now Clarington's fourth largest urban community, Orono is attractive to those who prefer a quiet, more rural lifestyle. The downtown consists of several small shops and a central town hall that are typical of villages throughout Ontario.
People & Families in Orono
Families with kids make up 46% of households in Orono, while couples without children make up 38% of households and 13% of households are one person living alone. People in Orono come from 21 different ethnic origins, and 6% are first-generation immigrants, while 17% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
195
Neighbourhood Population
530
Household Size
- 1 person - 12%
- 2 persons - 38%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 20%
- 5 or more persons - 7%
Household Types
- One-person households - 12%
- Non-family households - 0%
- Families with children - 46%
- Couples without children - 38%
- Multiple families in household - 0%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 18%
- 2 children - 30%
- 3 or more children - 6%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 16%
- 15 to 64 years - 63%
- 65 years and over - 19%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 48%
- English - 26%
- Scottish - 24%
- Irish - 22%
- French - 19%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 10%
- 35 to 44 years - 20%
- 45 to 54 years - 25%
- 55 to 64 years - 10%
- 65 to 74 years - 12%
- 75 to 84 years - 15%
- 85 years and over - 5%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 6%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 10%
- 30 to 39 years - 11%
- 40 to 49 years - 9%
- 50 to 59 years - 17%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 9%
Orono Schools
Orono has great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 5 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, French Immersion, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
5
Catholic Schools
5
Having Fun in Orono
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and skating. There are 3 parks in Orono, with 11 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
3
Number of Recreation Facilities
11
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 2
- Pool - 1
- Arena - 1
- Rink - 1
- Tennis Courts - 2
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Skateboard Park - 1
- Sports Court - 1
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Getting Around in Orono
There are 4 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 - 27%
- Commute to another city - 70%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 93%
- Transit - 0%
- Walk/bike - 0%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 33%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 21%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 5%
- 60 minutes and over - 27%
- Less than 15 minutes - 13%
Work and Education in Orono
In Orono, 16% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 60% have any postsecondary education. The accommodation and food services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 6%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 10%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 10%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 18%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 10%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
- $200,000 and over - 5%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 22%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 18%
- Sales and service occupations - 17%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Accommodation and food services - 15%
- Educational services - 14%
- Transportation and warehousing - 12%
Employment
- Employed - 62% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 0% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 35% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Orono Homes
In Orono, there are mostly detached homes. Orono has a consistent population, with 19% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 5% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 100%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 2%
- Row house - 0%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 100%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 0%
- 2 bedrooms - 10%
- 3 bedrooms - 48%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 38%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 53%
- 1981 to 1990 - 7%
- 1991 to 2000 - 0%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 35%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 97%
- Renter - 0%