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.

Neighbourhood Vibe

A historic neighbourhood with a strong sense of community, nestled in nature along the Rouge River.

Property Pulse

Mostly single-family homes from the 1970s and 1980s, with some apartments and townhomes.

Community Canvas

A mix of families with kids and couples without children, with residents from 67 different ethnic origins.

What You'll Love

Great schools, parks with playgrounds and sports facilities, and a diverse and welcoming community.

Have a look around German Mills.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 30s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. German Mills, in southwest Markham, was named for the early German settlers in the area, and has a rich history. German Mills became the first significant industrial complex in Markham township. In the 1790s, it boasted a warehouse for the Northwest Fur Trade Company, a grist mill, saw mill, blacksmith shop, and homes. Today German Mills is primarily a residential neighbourhood, with the bulk of the homes being single-family residences built in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as some apartment buildings and townhomes. The neighbourhood features park lands as well as natural areas along the Rouge River.

People & Families in German Mills

Families with kids make up 56% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 29% of households and 8% of households are one person living alone. People in German Mills come from 67 different ethnic origins, and 60% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

1,090

Neighbourhood Population

3,203

Household Size

  • 1 person - 8%
  • 2 persons - 35%
  • 3 persons - 23%
  • 4 persons - 23%
  • 5 or more persons - 11%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 8%
  • Non-family households - 0%
  • Families with children - 55%
  • Couples without children - 28%
  • Multiple families in household - 3%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 30%
  • 2 children - 26%
  • 3 or more children - 5%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 14%
  • 15 to 64 years - 64%
  • 65 years and over - 21%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Chinese - 27%
  • English - 11%
  • Canadian - 8%
  • Iranian - 8%
  • Romanian - 6%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 2%
  • 35 to 44 years - 14%
  • 45 to 54 years - 21%
  • 55 to 64 years - 27%
  • 65 to 74 years - 23%
  • 75 to 84 years - 7%
  • 85 years and over - 1%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 3%
  • 5 to 9 years - 4%
  • 10 to 14 years - 5%
  • 15 to 19 years - 5%
  • 20 to 29 years - 10%
  • 30 to 39 years - 10%
  • 40 to 49 years - 13%
  • 50 to 59 years - 14%
  • 60 to 69 years - 16%
  • over 70 years - 10%

German Mills Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 2 private schools serving German Mills. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Fine Arts, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.

Public Schools

7

Catholic Schools

5

Private Schools

2

Having Fun in German Mills

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in German Mills feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 4 parks in this neighbourhood, with 25 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 6.

Number of Parks

4

Number of Recreation Facilities

25

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 4
  • Arena - 1
  • Rink - 1
  • Tennis Courts - 4
  • Basketball Courts - 3
  • Ball Diamonds - 4
  • Sports Fields - 4
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Sports Courts - 3
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Getting Around in German Mills

There are 53 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 20%
  • Commute to another city - 79%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 75%
  • Transit - 21%
  • Walk/bike - 1%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 26%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 24%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 14%
  • 60 minutes and over - 19%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 15%

Work and Education in German Mills

In German Mills, 57% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 83% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 2%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 5%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 4%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 14%
  • $200,000 and over - 16%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 23%
  • Sales and service occupations - 20%
  • Natural and applied sciences and related occupations - 14%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 16%
  • Retail trade - 11%
  • Finance and insurance - 9%

Employment

  • Employed - 61% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 34% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

German Mills Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. German Mills has a consistent population, with 22% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 6% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 73%
  • Semi-detached house - 0%
  • Duplex - 4%
  • Row house - 21%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 7%
  • Not condominium - 92%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 0%
  • 2 bedrooms - 3%
  • 3 bedrooms - 42%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 55%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 86%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 10%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 0%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 0%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 0%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 0%
  • 1960 or before - 3%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 82%
  • Renter - 18%

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