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.
King City is a charming community with rolling hills, forests, and a strong sense of family.
Mostly detached homes, a mix of older and newer, with attractive features like hardwood floors and luxury finishes.
A community of families, young professionals, and retirees who value education and outdoor activities.
Great schools, beautiful parks, and a close-knit community make King City a desirable place to live.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. King City is an unincorporated community in King Township. In 1836, a settlement styled Springhill was established in King. With the arrival of the Ontario, Simcoe and Huron railway in 1853, the settlement began to expand. In 1890, the reeve of King township James Whiting Crossley incorporated King City by merging the hamlets of Springhill, Kinghorn, Laskay, and Eversley. King City is characterized by rolling hills and clustered temperate forests in the Eastern Great Lakes lowland forests ecoregion. Numerous kettle lakes and ponds dot the area. Creeks and streams from King City, the surrounding area, and as far west as Bolton and as far east as Stouffville are the origin for the East Humber River.
People & Families in King City
Families with kids make up 55% of households in King City, while couples without children make up 27% of households and 15% of households are one person living alone. People in King City come from 73 different ethnic origins, and 28% are first-generation immigrants, while 37% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
1,925
Neighbourhood Population
5,684
Household Size
- 1 person - 14%
- 2 persons - 30%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 25%
- 5 or more persons - 12%
Household Types
- One-person households - 14%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 54%
- Couples without children - 26%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 23%
- 2 children - 31%
- 3 or more children - 12%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 17%
- 15 to 64 years - 66%
- 65 years and over - 16%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Italian - 40%
- English - 13%
- Canadian - 12%
- Irish - 10%
- Scottish - 9%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 8%
- 35 to 44 years - 16%
- 45 to 54 years - 28%
- 55 to 64 years - 15%
- 65 to 74 years - 16%
- 75 to 84 years - 10%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 10%
- 40 to 49 years - 14%
- 50 to 59 years - 15%
- 60 to 69 years - 10%
- over 70 years - 8%
King City Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 5 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving King City. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and French Immersion.
Public Schools
5
Catholic Schools
5
Having Fun in King City
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 8 parks in King City, with 36 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
8
Number of Recreation Facilities
36
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 8
- Arena - 1
- Rinks - 2
- Tennis Courts - 4
- Basketball Courts - 3
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Sports Fields - 8
- Community Centre - 1
- Skateboard Park - 1
- Sports Courts - 2
- Trails - 4
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Getting Around in King City
There are 28 transit stops in King City. Rail stations include King City GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 11%
- Commute to another city - 89%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 89%
- Transit - 8%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 26%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 27%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 16%
- 60 minutes and over - 16%
- Less than 15 minutes - 13%
Work and Education in King City
In King City, 45% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 75% have any postsecondary education. The construction industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 5%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 4%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 4%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 11%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 10%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 14%
- $200,000 and over - 24%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
- Management occupations - 19%
- Sales and service occupations - 18%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Construction - 14%
- Educational services - 11%
- Retail trade - 11%
Employment
- Employed - 63% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 2% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 33% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
King City Homes
In King City, there are mostly detached homes. King City has a consistent population, with 42% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 14% 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 - 75%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 12%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 3%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 6%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 7%
- Not condominium - 92%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 4%
- 2 bedrooms - 10%
- 3 bedrooms - 33%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 52%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 23%
- 1981 to 1990 - 21%
- 1991 to 2000 - 2%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 2%
- 2011 to 2016 - 30%
- 1960 or before - 17%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 86%
- Renter - 12%