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.
Historic and family-friendly neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.
Mostly detached homes with older construction, spacious interiors, and attractive features like finished basements.
Diverse community with a mix of families, young professionals, and retirees from various ethnic backgrounds.
Abundance of parks and recreational facilities, perfect for outdoor activities and family fun.
Georgetown 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. Georgetown is situated on the Credit River, located approximately 60 km west of Toronto. Georgetown was named after entrepreneur George Kennedy who settled in the area in 1821 and built several mills and other businesses. Many historic buildings still stand in the heart of Georgetown.
People & Families in Georgetown
Families with kids make up 55% of households in Georgetown, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 18% of households are one person living alone. People in Georgetown come from 123 different ethnic origins, and 17% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
13,725
Neighbourhood Population
39,620
Household Size
- 1 person - 18%
- 2 persons - 28%
- 3 persons - 18%
- 4 persons - 24%
- 5 or more persons - 10%
Household Types
- One-person households - 18%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 55%
- Couples without children - 22%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 26%
- 2 children - 33%
- 3 or more children - 11%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 19%
- 15 to 64 years - 67%
- 65 years and over - 12%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 31%
- Canadian - 29%
- Scottish - 24%
- Irish - 22%
- German - 10%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 9%
- 35 to 44 years - 20%
- 45 to 54 years - 28%
- 55 to 64 years - 19%
- 65 to 74 years - 12%
- 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 - 7%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 10%
- 30 to 39 years - 10%
- 40 to 49 years - 15%
- 50 to 59 years - 16%
- 60 to 69 years - 7%
- over 70 years - 7%
Georgetown Schools
This neighbourhood has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 13 public schools, 7 Catholic schools, 1 private school, and 1 alternative/special school serving Georgetown. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Gifted/Talented Program, and Christian.
Public Schools
13
Catholic Schools
7
Private Schools
1
Public
Catholic
Private
Alternative/Special
Having Fun in Georgetown
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Georgetown feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, skating, and nature parks. There are 34 parks in Georgetown, with 104 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
34
Number of Recreation Facilities
104
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 31
- Dog Park - 1
- Pool - 1
- Arena - 1
- Rinks - 4
- Tennis Courts - 11
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamonds - 13
- Sports Fields - 14
- Community Centres - 5
- Splash Pads - 4
- Skateboard Park - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Outdoor Games Facility - 1
- Botanical Gardens - 2
- Community Garden - 1
- Trails - 9
- Nature Centre - 1
- Arts/Performance Facilities - 2
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Getting Around in Georgetown
There are 25 transit stops in Georgetown. Rail stations include Georgetown. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 32%
- Commute to another city - 66%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 91%
- Transit - 4%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 20%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 25%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 14%
- 60 minutes and over - 13%
- Less than 15 minutes - 26%
Work and Education in Georgetown
In Georgetown, 31% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 68% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 4%
- $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 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 16%
- $200,000 and over - 15%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 23%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%
- Management occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 12%
- Retail trade - 12%
- Educational services - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 70% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 25% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Georgetown Homes
In Georgetown, there are mostly detached homes. Georgetown has a consistent population, with 34% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 10% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 68%
- Semi-detached house - 4%
- Duplex - 3%
- Row house - 12%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 6%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 5%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 9%
- Not condominium - 90%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 5%
- 2 bedrooms - 11%
- 3 bedrooms - 39%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 43%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 23%
- 1981 to 1990 - 8%
- 1991 to 2000 - 22%
- 2001 to 2005 - 13%
- 2006 to 2010 - 9%
- 2011 to 2016 - 6%
- 1960 or before - 18%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 85%
- Renter - 14%