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 charming neighbourhood with a consistent population, attracting people of all ages and backgrounds.

Property Pulse

Mostly older single-detached homes with a variety of architectural styles, and a planned lakefront community.

Community Canvas

A community of families, couples, and individuals from various ethnic backgrounds, creating a rich tapestry of cultures.

What You'll Love

Great schools, numerous parks and recreational facilities, and a vibrant community.

Have a look around Lakeview.

Lakeview 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. The Lakeview neighbourhood is located in the southeast corner of Mississauga, with Lake Ontario as its southern boundary. Most homes in Lakeview single-detached, older homes, built before the 1980s, and are in a variety of ages and architectural styles. A golf course is located in the northeast region of Lakeview, and the Etobicoke Creek forms the eastern border. A parcel of industrial land in this area is planned for development of a lakefront community of townhomes, condos, restaurants, office space, and lakefront walkways and park lands.

People & Families in Lakeview

Families with kids make up 42% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 24% of households and 29% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 141 different ethnic origins, and 36% are first-generation immigrants, while 29% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

8,395

Neighbourhood Population

20,316

Household Size

  • 1 person - 28%
  • 2 persons - 32%
  • 3 persons - 17%
  • 4 persons - 14%
  • 5 or more persons - 6%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 28%
  • Non-family households - 3%
  • Families with children - 42%
  • Couples without children - 23%
  • Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 33%
  • 2 children - 23%
  • 3 or more children - 6%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 14%
  • 15 to 64 years - 67%
  • 65 years and over - 18%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Canadian - 18%
  • English - 17%
  • Scottish - 14%
  • Irish - 14%
  • Italian - 10%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 1%
  • 25 to 34 years - 9%
  • 35 to 44 years - 16%
  • 45 to 54 years - 22%
  • 55 to 64 years - 21%
  • 65 to 74 years - 13%
  • 75 to 84 years - 9%
  • 85 years and over - 5%

Specific Age Groups

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

Lakeview Schools

Lakeview has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools, 8 Catholic schools, 5 private schools, and 1 alternative/special school serving Lakeview. The special programs offered at local schools include Fine Arts, Islamic, International Baccalaureate, Gifted/Talented Program, Advanced Placement, and French Immersion.

Public Schools

10

Catholic Schools

8

Private Schools

5

Having Fun in Lakeview

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, swimming, skating, and water access. There are 24 parks in this neighbourhood, with 92 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

24

Number of Recreation Facilities

92

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 13
  • Dog Park - 1
  • Pools - 2
  • Arena - 1
  • Rinks - 6
  • Tennis Courts - 6
  • Volleyball Courts - 4
  • Basketball Courts - 2
  • Ball Diamonds - 13
  • Sports Fields - 11
  • Tracks - 2
  • Community Centres - 2
  • Splash Pads - 4
  • Golf Courses - 2
  • Beach - 1
  • Sports Court - 1
  • Outdoor Games Facilities - 4
  • Boating Facilities - 2
  • Botanical Garden - 1
  • Trails - 10
  • Arts/Performance Facility - 1
  • Fitness/Weight Room - 1
  • Gyms - 2
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Getting Around in Lakeview

There are 159 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Dixie GO Station. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 44%
  • Commute to another city - 55%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 79%
  • Transit - 16%
  • Walk/bike - 2%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 32%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 25%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 11%
  • 60 minutes and over - 13%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 16%

Work and Education in Lakeview

In Lakeview, 30% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 62% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 11%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 7%
  • $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 - 10%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 7%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
  • $200,000 and over - 8%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 23%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 11%
  • Manufacturing - 9%
  • Construction - 9%

Employment

  • Employed - 61% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 33% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Lakeview Homes

In Lakeview, there are a mix of home types. Lakeview has a consistent population, with 31% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 10% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 49%
  • Semi-detached house - 2%
  • Duplex - 4%
  • Row house - 5%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 4%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 33%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 21%
  • Not condominium - 79%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 12%
  • 2 bedrooms - 28%
  • 3 bedrooms - 36%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 21%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 38%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 9%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 9%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 3%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 1%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 2%
  • 1960 or before - 34%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 71%
  • Renter - 28%

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