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 family-friendly neighbourhood with a strong sense of community and diverse population.

Property Pulse

Spacious, well-maintained homes with attractive features like hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and open concept layouts.

Community Canvas

A vibrant community of families, immigrants, and professionals, with a range of ethnic backgrounds and educational attainment.

What You'll Love

Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities, as well as easy access to amenities and transportation options.

Have a look around Wismer.

Wismer has a consistent population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, families with teens, people in their 30s, and people in their 40s. The Wismer residential neighbourhood, also called Wismer Commons, is located in north central Markham, directly north of Raymerville. Its borders are 16th Ave to the south, McCowan Rd to the west, Major MacKenzie Dr E. to the north, and Markham Rd to the east. Wismer Commons is named after the Wismer Family, one of the founding pioneer families of Markham. This newer development has residential areas centred around a park and playing fields. Homes are mostly large single detached, 2-storey. A commercial area lies along Markham Rd. and along 16th Ave. Markham Museum is in this neighbourhood.

People & Families in Wismer

Families with kids make up 67% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 14% of households and 7% of households are one person living alone. People in Wismer come from 98 different ethnic origins, and 65% are first-generation immigrants, while 31% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

5,755

Neighbourhood Population

20,737

Household Size

  • 1 person - 6%
  • 2 persons - 17%
  • 3 persons - 23%
  • 4 persons - 28%
  • 5 or more persons - 22%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 6%
  • Non-family households - 1%
  • Families with children - 66%
  • Couples without children - 14%
  • Multiple families in household - 10%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 31%
  • 2 children - 35%
  • 3 or more children - 10%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 21%
  • 15 to 64 years - 68%
  • 65 years and over - 10%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Chinese - 62%
  • East Indian - 11%
  • Canadian - 4%
  • Sri Lankan - 4%
  • Filipino - 3%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 12%
  • 35 to 44 years - 27%
  • 45 to 54 years - 28%
  • 55 to 64 years - 18%
  • 65 to 74 years - 8%
  • 75 to 84 years - 2%
  • 85 years and over - 0%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 6%
  • 5 to 9 years - 7%
  • 10 to 14 years - 7%
  • 15 to 19 years - 7%
  • 20 to 29 years - 10%
  • 30 to 39 years - 13%
  • 40 to 49 years - 17%
  • 50 to 59 years - 12%
  • 60 to 69 years - 7%
  • over 70 years - 4%

Wismer Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 8 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving Wismer. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

8

Catholic Schools

5

Having Fun in Wismer

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Wismer feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 10 parks in this neighbourhood, with 27 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.

Number of Parks

10

Number of Recreation Facilities

27

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 8
  • Tennis Courts - 2
  • Basketball Courts - 4
  • Sports Fields - 6
  • Splash Pad - 1
  • Sports Courts - 2
  • Trails - 3
  • Arts/Performance Facility - 1
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Getting Around in Wismer

There are 86 transit stops in Wismer. Rail stations include Markham GO. In Wismer, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 32%
  • Commute to another city - 67%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 80%
  • Transit - 17%
  • Walk/bike - 0%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 26%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 29%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 12%
  • 60 minutes and over - 23%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 7%

Work and Education in Wismer

In Wismer, 43% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 67% have any postsecondary education. The finance and insurance industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 7%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 5%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 10%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 12%
  • $200,000 and over - 9%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 23%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 22%
  • Natural and applied sciences and related occupations - 13%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Finance and insurance - 13%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 12%
  • Retail trade - 11%

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.

Wismer Homes

In Wismer, there are mostly detached and semi-detached homes. Wismer has a consistent population, with 48% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% having moved within the past year. It has mostly newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 59%
  • Semi-detached house - 20%
  • Duplex - 0%
  • Row house - 16%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 3%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 5%
  • Not condominium - 94%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 2%
  • 2 bedrooms - 3%
  • 3 bedrooms - 33%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 60%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 0%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 0%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 1%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 39%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 23%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 34%
  • 1960 or before - 0%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 91%
  • Renter - 8%

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