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.
Thornhill is a diverse and vibrant neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.
Thornhill offers a mix of housing options, from single-detached homes to high-rise condos.
Thornhill is home to a consistent population of people from 90 different ethnic origins.
You'll love the abundance of parks, trails, and natural areas in Thornhill.
Thornhill has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Thornhill is in the southwest corner of Markham, bordered by Yonge St on the west, Bayview Ave on the east, the railway line north of Doncaster Ave to the south, and the East Don River to the north. The area to the north is parkland and trails, and the neighbourhood itself features plenty of parkland, natural areas and woodlands, as well as part of a golf course, and the historic Thornhill cemetery. Housing in this predominantly residential area is mixed, with mostly single-detached homes in varying sizes and styles, and including some mansion-like homes, as well as high-rise and low-rise multi-unit buildings, and townhome complexes. A commercial area lies near the Yonge St and Glen Cameron Rd intersection.
People & Families in Thornhill
Families with kids make up 47% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 22% of households and 26% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 90 different ethnic origins, and 58% are first-generation immigrants, while 24% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
2,470
Neighbourhood Population
6,300
Household Size
- 1 person - 25%
- 2 persons - 30%
- 3 persons - 19%
- 4 persons - 16%
- 5 or more persons - 7%
Household Types
- One-person households - 25%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 46%
- Couples without children - 22%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 33%
- 2 children - 25%
- 3 or more children - 7%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 13%
- 15 to 64 years - 67%
- 65 years and over - 19%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Iranian - 12%
- Chinese - 11%
- Canadian - 10%
- English - 10%
- Irish - 8%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 8%
- 35 to 44 years - 15%
- 45 to 54 years - 24%
- 55 to 64 years - 18%
- 65 to 74 years - 19%
- 75 to 84 years - 10%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 10%
- 40 to 49 years - 14%
- 50 to 59 years - 16%
- 60 to 69 years - 12%
- over 70 years - 10%
Thornhill Schools
Thornhill has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 5 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, 1 private school, and 1 alternative/special school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Special Education School.
Public Schools
5
Catholic Schools
5
Private Schools
1
Having Fun in Thornhill
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids. There are 4 parks in Thornhill , with 10 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
4
Number of Recreation Facilities
10
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 2
- Basketball Courts - 2
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Sports Field - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Trails - 2
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Getting Around in Thornhill
There are 55 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Thornhill , there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 19%
- Commute to another city - 81%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 69%
- Transit - 24%
- Walk/bike - 4%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 31%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 24%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 14%
- 60 minutes and over - 15%
- Less than 15 minutes - 14%
Work and Education in Thornhill
In Thornhill , 48% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 73% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 20%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 9%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 7%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 5%
- $200,000 and over - 9%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 25%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 13%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 16%
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 10%
- Health care and social assistance - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 55% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 40% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Thornhill Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. Thornhill has a consistent population, with 39% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 11% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 33%
- Semi-detached house - 3%
- Duplex - 3%
- Row house - 7%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 2%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 50%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 27%
- Not condominium - 72%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 21%
- 2 bedrooms - 29%
- 3 bedrooms - 26%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 22%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 60%
- 1981 to 1990 - 13%
- 1991 to 2000 - 6%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 1%
- 1960 or before - 15%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 57%
- Renter - 42%