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 peaceful, family-friendly neighbourhood with a mix of rural charm and modern amenities.
Detached homes with a mix of older and newer construction, spacious interiors, and mature trees.
A diverse community of families, professionals, and retirees, with a strong sense of belonging.
Great schools, abundant parks and recreational facilities, and a close-knit community.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Rural King is a large area which includes the Cold Creek Conservation Area. There are many small villages and farms within Rural King.
People & Families in Rural King
Families with kids make up 50% of households in Rural King, while couples without children make up 29% of households and 14% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 92 different ethnic origins, and 26% are first-generation immigrants, while 32% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,150
Neighbourhood Population
9,409
Household Size
- 1 person - 14%
- 2 persons - 32%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 20%
- 5 or more persons - 15%
Household Types
- One-person households - 14%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 49%
- Couples without children - 28%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 23%
- 2 children - 25%
- 3 or more children - 12%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 16%
- 15 to 64 years - 66%
- 65 years and over - 16%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Italian - 25%
- English - 23%
- Canadian - 19%
- Irish - 15%
- Scottish - 14%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 5%
- 35 to 44 years - 13%
- 45 to 54 years - 25%
- 55 to 64 years - 27%
- 65 to 74 years - 15%
- 75 to 84 years - 7%
- 85 years and over - 3%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 10%
- 30 to 39 years - 9%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 18%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 8%
Rural King Schools
Rural King has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 17 public schools, 18 Catholic schools, and 2 private schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Christian, French Immersion, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
17
Catholic Schools
18
Private Schools
2
Public
Catholic
- Canadian Martyrs Catholic ES
- Our Lady of Hope Catholic ES
- Light of Christ Catholic ES
- ÉÉC Saint-Jean
- Sacred Heart Catholic HS
- Good Shepherd Catholic ES
- St. Maximilian Kolbe HS
- St. Joseph Catholic ES
- ÉÉC Le-Petit-Prince
- Holy Name Catholic ES
- Villanova College School
- St Patrick Catholic ES
- Our Lady of Grace Catholic ES
- St Mary Catholic ES
- Cardinal Carter Catholic SS
- ÉÉC Jean-Béliveau
- ÉSC Renaissance
- St Nicholas Catholic ES
Having Fun in Rural King
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, skating, and nature parks. There are 14 parks in Rural King, with 33 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
14
Number of Recreation Facilities
33
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 3
- Pool - 1
- Rink - 1
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Fields - 6
- Golf Courses - 7
- Outdoor Games Facility - 1
- Driving Range - 1
- Climbing Wall - 1
- Country Club - 1
- Campground - 1
- Trails - 8
- Nature Centre - 1
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Getting Around in Rural King
There are 974 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Aurora GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 15%
- Commute to another city - 83%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 89%
- Transit - 6%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 24%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 25%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 16%
- 60 minutes and over - 17%
- Less than 15 minutes - 15%
Work and Education in Rural King
In this neighbourhood, 33% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 66% have any postsecondary education. The construction industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 5%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 3%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 4%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 11%
- $200,000 and over - 25%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Management occupations - 22%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
- Sales and service occupations - 17%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Construction - 15%
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 10%
- Health care and social assistance - 7%
Employment
- Employed - 64% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 2% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 32% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Rural King Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Rural King has a consistent population, with 36% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 10% 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 - 2%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 1%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 1%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 1%
- Not condominium - 97%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 2%
- 2 bedrooms - 11%
- 3 bedrooms - 34%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 50%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 24%
- 1981 to 1990 - 11%
- 1991 to 2000 - 7%
- 2001 to 2005 - 6%
- 2006 to 2010 - 8%
- 2011 to 2016 - 14%
- 1960 or before - 27%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 87%
- Renter - 12%