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 charming hamlet with a rich artistic history, surrounded by nature and heritage buildings.
Detached homes with a mix of older and newer construction, featuring spacious bedrooms and beautiful backyards.
A community of families, artists, and nature enthusiasts, with strong connections to the local schools.
The artistic atmosphere, the picturesque Credit River, and the abundance of parks and recreational facilities.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Glen Williams is a hamlet in the Credit River valley. Glen Williams is home to many visual artists, contains a collection of artist’s studios and is a major draw to the area. Famed Group of Seven artist A. J. Casson often spent summers in Glen Williams, which he used as a base to paint local scenes. The character of the hamlet of Glen Williams is largely defined by the heritage buildings, which help give Glen Williams its distinctive look and feel. Glen Williams is also home to many species of birds, mammals and fish, with the river providing an exemplary habitat for them.
People & Families in Glen Williams
Families with kids make up 50% of households in Glen Williams, while couples without children make up 33% of households and 13% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 21 different ethnic origins, and 14% are first-generation immigrants, while 23% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
150
Neighbourhood Population
413
Household Size
- 1 person - 13%
- 2 persons - 36%
- 3 persons - 13%
- 4 persons - 23%
- 5 or more persons - 6%
Household Types
- One-person households - 13%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 50%
- Couples without children - 33%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 23%
- 2 children - 26%
- 3 or more children - 11%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 13%
- 15 to 64 years - 70%
- 65 years and over - 15%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 41%
- Irish - 34%
- Scottish - 30%
- English - 28%
- Italian - 11%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 10%
- 35 to 44 years - 24%
- 45 to 54 years - 24%
- 55 to 64 years - 20%
- 65 to 74 years - 6%
- 75 to 84 years - 0%
- 85 years and over - 6%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 2%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 7%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 14%
- 30 to 39 years - 7%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 21%
- 60 to 69 years - 13%
- over 70 years - 8%
Glen Williams Schools
This neighbourhood has 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 French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Gifted/Talented Program.
Public Schools
5
Catholic Schools
5
Having Fun in Glen Williams
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Glen Williams feature playgrounds for kids. There are 4 parks in this neighbourhood, with 8 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
4
Number of Recreation Facilities
8
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 2
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Golf Course - 1
- Trails - 3
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Getting Around in Glen Williams
There are 3 transit stops in Glen Williams. Rail stations include Georgetown GO. In Glen Williams, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 42%
- Commute to another city - 59%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 94%
- Transit - 5%
- Walk/bike - 0%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 15%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 20%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 15%
- 60 minutes and over - 15%
- Less than 15 minutes - 34%
Work and Education in Glen Williams
In Glen Williams, 17% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 70% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 3%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 3%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 3%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 10%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 3%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 3%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 6%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 16%
- $200,000 and over - 13%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 22%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 16%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 18%
- Manufacturing - 16%
- Transportation and warehousing - 12%
Employment
- Employed - 71% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 24% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Glen Williams Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Glen Williams has a consistent population, with 35% 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 - 93%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 6%
- 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 - 28%
- 3 bedrooms - 46%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 32%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 27%
- 1981 to 1990 - 6%
- 1991 to 2000 - 0%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 10%
- 2011 to 2016 - 6%
- 1960 or before - 55%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 89%
- Renter - 6%