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 vibrant hub of activity year-round, with a consistent population and popular with families.
Mostly detached homes, newer and owner-occupied. Spacious interiors, open concept, and natural light.
Diverse community with residents of various ethnic origins. Strong sense of community and family-friendly atmosphere.
Proximity to Lake Simcoe and Innisfil Beach Park, great schools, and abundant parks and recreational facilities.
Alcona has a consistent population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Innisfil is a town located on the western shore of Lake Simcoe in Simcoe County, immediately south of Barrie and 80 kilometres north of Toronto. It has historically been a rural area, but growth in the Barrie area and the Greater Toronto Area has meant greater residential development in Innisfil. Alcona is the largest district in Innisfil, and it's still growing. Up until the last 35 years, it was a cottage destination. Today it is a vibrant hub of activity year-round.
People & Families in Alcona
Families with kids make up 57% of households in Alcona, while couples without children make up 24% of households and 14% of households are one person living alone. People in Alcona come from 104 different ethnic origins, and 17% are first-generation immigrants, while 24% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
5,110
Neighbourhood Population
15,480
Household Size
- 1 person - 13%
- 2 persons - 28%
- 3 persons - 21%
- 4 persons - 22%
- 5 or more persons - 13%
Household Types
- One-person households - 13%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 56%
- Couples without children - 23%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 28%
- 2 children - 29%
- 3 or more children - 11%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 21%
- 15 to 64 years - 69%
- 65 years and over - 9%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 32%
- English - 29%
- Scottish - 20%
- Irish - 18%
- Italian - 11%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 15%
- 35 to 44 years - 24%
- 45 to 54 years - 26%
- 55 to 64 years - 19%
- 65 to 74 years - 9%
- 75 to 84 years - 3%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 7%
- 5 to 9 years - 7%
- 10 to 14 years - 7%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 14%
- 40 to 49 years - 14%
- 50 to 59 years - 15%
- 60 to 69 years - 7%
- over 70 years - 4%
Alcona Schools
This neighbourhood has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
5
Having Fun in Alcona
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Alcona feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, skating, and water access. There are 9 parks in this neighbourhood, with 35 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
9
Number of Recreation Facilities
35
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 8
- Rink - 1
- Tennis Courts - 4
- Volleyball Courts - 2
- Basketball Courts - 2
- Ball Diamonds - 3
- Sports Fields - 8
- Beaches - 4
- Boating Facility - 1
- Fishing Location - 1
- Trail - 1
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Getting Around in Alcona
There are 0 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Alcona, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 17%
- Commute to another city - 82%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 95%
- Transit - 1%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 24%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 15%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 14%
- 60 minutes and over - 33%
- Less than 15 minutes - 11%
Work and Education in Alcona
In Alcona, 12% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 52% have any postsecondary education. The construction industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 4%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 5%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 5%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 8%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 8%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 7%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 16%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 9%
- $200,000 and over - 3%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 25%
- Sales and service occupations - 23%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Construction - 14%
- Retail trade - 13%
- Manufacturing - 12%
Employment
- Employed - 68% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 26% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Alcona Homes
In Alcona, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 41% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% having moved within the past year. It has mostly newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 86%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 10%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 99%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 1%
- 2 bedrooms - 9%
- 3 bedrooms - 51%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 36%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 11%
- 1981 to 1990 - 13%
- 1991 to 2000 - 23%
- 2001 to 2005 - 12%
- 2006 to 2010 - 15%
- 2011 to 2016 - 17%
- 1960 or before - 5%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 86%
- Renter - 13%