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.
A close-knit, inclusive, and family-friendly neighbourhood.
Homes in Gorham-College Manor are mostly detached and semi-detached, with some townhomes.
A diverse community with residents of various ages and ethnic backgrounds, fostering a vibrant atmosphere.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities make this neighbourhood perfect for families.
Gorham-College Manor has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Gorham-College Manor is located just west of highway 404 and it bordered by Davis Drive to the north. The area contains primarily detached and semi-detached homes in addition to some townhomes. Most of the homes were built in the early 1990's.
People & Families in Gorham-College Manor
Families with kids make up 46% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 25% of households and 25% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 103 different ethnic origins, and 24% are first-generation immigrants, while 24% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,730
Neighbourhood Population
10,635
Household Size
- 1 person - 24%
- 2 persons - 31%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 17%
- 5 or more persons - 8%
Household Types
- One-person households - 24%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 46%
- Couples without children - 24%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 27%
- 2 children - 28%
- 3 or more children - 9%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 13%
- 15 to 64 years - 64%
- 65 years and over - 21%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 29%
- Canadian - 25%
- Scottish - 23%
- Irish - 22%
- German - 8%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 9%
- 35 to 44 years - 14%
- 45 to 54 years - 25%
- 55 to 64 years - 23%
- 65 to 74 years - 15%
- 75 to 84 years - 9%
- 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 - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 8%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 16%
- 60 to 69 years - 10%
- over 70 years - 13%
Gorham-College Manor Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 3 private schools serving Gorham-College Manor. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Fine Arts, Advanced Placement, Gifted/Talented Program, International Baccalaureate, and Christian.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
5
Private Schools
3
Public
Catholic
Having Fun in Gorham-College Manor
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 7 parks in this neighbourhood, with 30 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
7
Number of Recreation Facilities
30
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 7
- Rink - 1
- Tennis Courts - 3
- Basketball Courts - 4
- Ball Diamonds - 5
- Sports Fields - 3
- Sports Court - 1
- Trails - 6
Getting Around in Gorham-College Manor
There are 95 transit stops in Gorham-College Manor. Rail stations include Newmarket GO. In Gorham-College Manor, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 40%
- Commute to another city - 60%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 86%
- Transit - 5%
- Walk/bike - 4%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 21%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 17%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 11%
- 60 minutes and over - 15%
- Less than 15 minutes - 34%
Work and Education in Gorham-College Manor
In Gorham-College Manor, 30% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 68% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 12%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 5%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 7%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 11%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 11%
- $200,000 and over - 10%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 24%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 13%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 11%
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 10%
- Health care and social assistance - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 63% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 32% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Gorham-College Manor Homes
In Gorham-College Manor, there are a mix of home types. Gorham-College Manor has a consistent population, with 30% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 53%
- Semi-detached house - 1%
- Duplex - 5%
- Row house - 23%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 11%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 4%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 16%
- Not condominium - 84%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 9%
- 2 bedrooms - 16%
- 3 bedrooms - 39%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 32%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 22%
- 1981 to 1990 - 12%
- 1991 to 2000 - 32%
- 2001 to 2005 - 10%
- 2006 to 2010 - 3%
- 2011 to 2016 - 2%
- 1960 or before - 16%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 79%
- Renter - 20%