Milliken Mills West Neighbourhood Guide

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Milliken Mills West is a large, mainly commercial neighbourhood in southwest Markham. The residential area in the southeast, east of Warden Ave., features mostly single-detached, two-storey homes built in the 1980s, on narrow lots. Much of the neighbourhood is light industrial and commercial, and also features some retail areas and eateries.

People & Families in Milliken Mills West

Families with kids make up 38% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 29% of households are one person living alone. People in Milliken Mills West come from 95 different ethnic origins, and 71% are first-generation immigrants, while 23% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

7,075

Neighbourhood Population

18,126

Household Size

1 person - 28%
2 persons - 32%
3 persons - 17%
4 persons - 10%
5 or more persons - 11%

Household Types

One-person households - 28%
Non-family households - 4%
Families with children - 37%
Couples without children - 22%
Multiple families in household - 6%

Children Per Family

1 child - 35%
2 children - 19%
3 or more children - 5%

Broad Age Ranges

0 to 14 years - 11%
15 to 64 years - 71%
65 years and over - 16%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

Chinese - 66%
East Indian - 5%
Canadian - 4%
English - 3%
Jamaican - 2%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

15 to 24 years - 4%
25 to 34 years - 21%
35 to 44 years - 15%
45 to 54 years - 16%
55 to 64 years - 18%
65 to 74 years - 15%
75 to 84 years - 5%
85 years and over - 2%

Specific Age Groups

0 to 4 years - 4%
5 to 9 years - 3%
10 to 14 years - 3%
15 to 19 years - 4%
20 to 29 years - 17%
30 to 39 years - 15%
40 to 49 years - 11%
50 to 59 years - 13%
60 to 69 years - 13%
over 70 years - 7%

Milliken Mills West Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 5 public schools, 4 Catholic schools, and 8 private schools serving Milliken Mills West. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Montessori, and French Immersion.

Public Schools

5

Catholic Schools

4

Private Schools

8

Public

Catholic

Private

Having Fun in Milliken Mills West

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Milliken Mills West feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, and skating. There are 7 parks in Milliken Mills West, with 47 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 6.

Number of Parks

7

Number of Recreation Facilities

47

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

Playgrounds - 5
Dog Park - 1
Pool - 1
Rink - 1
Tennis Courts - 6
Basketball Courts - 4
Ball Diamonds - 10
Sports Fields - 9
Track - 1
Community Centre - 1
Splash Pad - 1
Sports Courts - 3
Trail - 1
Arts/Performance Facility - 1
Fitness/Weight Room - 1
Gym - 1

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Getting Around in Milliken Mills West

There are 313 transit stops in Milliken Mills West. Rail stations include Unionville GO. In Milliken Mills West, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

Commute within the city - 33%
Commute to another city - 66%

Commute Types

Vehicle - 80%
Transit - 16%
Walk/bike - 3%

Commute Times of Residents

15 to 29 minutes - 33%
30 to 44 minutes - 22%
45 to 59 minutes - 10%
60 minutes and over - 15%
Less than 15 minutes - 16%

Work and Education in Milliken Mills West

In this neighbourhood, 37% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 60% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

Under $30,000 - 21%
$30,000 to $39,999 - 8%
$40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
$50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
$60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
$70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
$80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
$90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
$100,000 to $124,999 - 8%
$125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
$150,000 to $199,999 - 6%
$200,000 and over - 3%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

Sales and service occupations - 26%
Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations - 12%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

Professional, scientific and technical services - 12%
Finance and insurance - 10%
Retail trade - 10%

Employment

Employed - 54% of people over age 15 are employed
Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
Not in the labour force - 39% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Milliken Mills West Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. Milliken Mills West has a consistent population, with 47% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 19% 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 - 28%
Semi-detached house - 2%
Duplex - 7%
Row house - 5%
Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
High-rise apartment/condo - 54%

Condominium Status

Condominium - 55%
Not condominium - 45%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

1 bedroom - 31%
2 bedrooms - 22%
3 bedrooms - 23%
No bedrooms - 0%
4 or more bedrooms - 20%

Period of Home Construction

1961 to 1980 - 21%
1981 to 1990 - 10%
1991 to 2000 - 9%
2001 to 2005 - 3%
2006 to 2010 - 23%
2011 to 2016 - 30%
1960 or before - 1%

Renters & Owners

Owner - 69%
Renter - 30%