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 village surrounded by natural attractions, popular with families and people of all ages.
A mix of older and newer homes, mostly single-detached houses and low-rise apartments.
A diverse community with residents of various ethnic origins and a strong sense of pride.
Great schools, parks with playgrounds, and a close-knit community with a historic main street.
Schomberg has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Schomberg is an unincorporated village in northwestern King. Situated north of the Oak Ridges Moraine and south of the Holland River, the village is surrounded by natural attractions. Schomberg is accessed via Highway 9, which links Orangeville and Newmarket; via Highway 27 linking Barrie and Toronto; and the Lloydtown-Aurora Road. Its main street is York Regional Road 76, a graceful curved avenue separate from the local major highways.
People & Families in Schomberg
Families with kids make up 38% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 29% of households and 29% of households are one person living alone. People in Schomberg come from 35 different ethnic origins, and 17% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
260
Neighbourhood Population
615
Household Size
- 1 person - 28%
- 2 persons - 36%
- 3 persons - 11%
- 4 persons - 15%
- 5 or more persons - 7%
Household Types
- One-person households - 28%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 38%
- Couples without children - 28%
- Multiple families in household - 0%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 22%
- 2 children - 28%
- 3 or more children - 11%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 17%
- 15 to 64 years - 59%
- 65 years and over - 22%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Scottish - 30%
- English - 30%
- Irish - 25%
- Italian - 22%
- Canadian - 17%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 7%
- 35 to 44 years - 15%
- 45 to 54 years - 25%
- 55 to 64 years - 13%
- 65 to 74 years - 21%
- 75 to 84 years - 9%
- 85 years and over - 5%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 6%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 9%
- 30 to 39 years - 9%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 13%
- over 70 years - 12%
Schomberg Schools
Schomberg has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 6 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and French Immersion.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
6
Having Fun in Schomberg
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 7 parks in this neighbourhood, with 20 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
7
Number of Recreation Facilities
20
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 5
- Tennis Courts - 2
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Fields - 2
- Track - 1
- Community Centres - 2
- Splash Pad - 1
- Community Garden - 1
- Trails - 2
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Schomberg
There are 0 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Schomberg, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 31%
- Commute to another city - 68%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 88%
- Transit - 0%
- Walk/bike - 11%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 30%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 26%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 7%
- 60 minutes and over - 15%
- Less than 15 minutes - 22%
Work and Education in Schomberg
In Schomberg, 34% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 69% have any postsecondary education. The educational services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 11%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 11%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 9%
- $200,000 and over - 11%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 29%
- Management occupations - 16%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Educational services - 15%
- Retail trade - 15%
- Construction - 12%
Employment
- Employed - 60% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 35% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Schomberg Homes
In Schomberg, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 34% 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 - 59%
- Semi-detached house - 1%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 0%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 30%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 3%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 23%
- Not condominium - 76%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 17%
- 2 bedrooms - 29%
- 3 bedrooms - 29%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 23%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 13%
- 1981 to 1990 - 5%
- 1991 to 2000 - 3%
- 2001 to 2005 - 25%
- 2006 to 2010 - 17%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 31%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 80%
- Renter - 21%