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 family-friendly neighbourhood with a rich history and a close-knit community.
Mostly detached homes, a mix of older and newer, with attractive features like open concept layouts and finished basements.
A community of families with children, young professionals, and retirees from various ethnic backgrounds.
The abundance of parks and recreational facilities, as well as the excellent schools in the area.
Acton has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Acton was first settled in was settled in 1825, and amalgamated with the Town of Georgetown and most of the Township of Esquesing to form the Town of Halton Hills in 1974. At the northern end of Halton Region, it is on the outer edge of the Greater Toronto Area and is one of two of the primary population centres of the Town; the other is Georgetown, Ontario. From 1842 until about 1986, the town was a major centre for the tanning and leather goods industry; in the early years, it was often referred to as "Leathertown".
People & Families in Acton
Families with kids make up 46% of households in Acton, while couples without children make up 25% of households and 24% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 67 different ethnic origins, and 12% are first-generation immigrants, while 23% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
2,365
Neighbourhood Population
6,046
Household Size
- 1 person - 24%
- 2 persons - 33%
- 3 persons - 18%
- 4 persons - 15%
- 5 or more persons - 8%
Household Types
- One-person households - 23%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 45%
- Couples without children - 25%
- Multiple families in household - 1%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 29%
- 2 children - 24%
- 3 or more children - 10%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 17%
- 15 to 64 years - 68%
- 65 years and over - 14%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 36%
- Canadian - 34%
- Scottish - 24%
- Irish - 24%
- German - 12%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 12%
- 35 to 44 years - 17%
- 45 to 54 years - 23%
- 55 to 64 years - 21%
- 65 to 74 years - 14%
- 75 to 84 years - 7%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 6%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 11%
- 40 to 49 years - 15%
- 50 to 59 years - 16%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 6%
Acton Schools
Acton has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving Acton. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in Acton
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 14 parks in this neighbourhood, with 46 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
14
Number of Recreation Facilities
46
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 11
- Dog Park - 1
- Pool - 1
- Arena - 1
- Rinks - 5
- Tennis Courts - 4
- Ball Diamonds - 4
- Sports Fields - 8
- Community Centres - 3
- Splash Pad - 1
- Skateboard Park - 1
- Sports Courts - 2
- Trails - 3
- Arts/Performance Facility - 1
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Getting Around in Acton
There are 16 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Acton GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 36%
- Commute to another city - 63%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 88%
- Transit - 2%
- Walk/bike - 7%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 31%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 15%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 16%
- 60 minutes and over - 14%
- Less than 15 minutes - 21%
Work and Education in Acton
In this neighbourhood, 15% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 53% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 9%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 7%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 9%
- $200,000 and over - 4%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 26%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 20%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 16%
- Retail trade - 10%
- Transportation and warehousing - 8%
Employment
- Employed - 69% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 2% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 27% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Acton Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Acton has a consistent population, with 33% 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 - 64%
- Semi-detached house - 5%
- Duplex - 2%
- Row house - 9%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 11%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 6%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 7%
- Not condominium - 92%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 8%
- 2 bedrooms - 23%
- 3 bedrooms - 44%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 22%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 37%
- 1981 to 1990 - 5%
- 1991 to 2000 - 6%
- 2001 to 2005 - 10%
- 2006 to 2010 - 1%
- 2011 to 2016 - 1%
- 1960 or before - 35%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 74%
- Renter - 25%