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.
An inclusive, close-knit, and family-friendly neighbourhood.
A mix of all brick and stone homes, including townhomes, detached homes, and ravine-backing properties.
A vibrant community of families, professionals, and immigrants from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Great schools, beautiful parks, and a variety of shops and restaurants to explore.
Rouge Woods has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Rouge Woods offers homes of all shapes and sizes – generally boasting all brick and stone exteriors – from townhomes and semi-detached houses in the north to single-garage detached homes in the southwest, or even larger detached homes backing onto a scenic ravine in the middle of the neighbourhood. The ravine’s natural beauty is complemented by an array of schools and parks. The area includes quite a number of schools, while an array of shops and restaurants are clustered in the south end of the neighbourhood.
People & Families in Rouge Woods
Families with kids make up 70% of households in Rouge Woods, while couples without children make up 15% of households and 6% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 104 different ethnic origins, and 69% are first-generation immigrants, while 27% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
5,195
Neighbourhood Population
18,038
Household Size
- 1 person - 5%
- 2 persons - 18%
- 3 persons - 26%
- 4 persons - 31%
- 5 or more persons - 17%
Household Types
- One-person households - 5%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 70%
- Couples without children - 14%
- Multiple families in household - 8%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 33%
- 2 children - 37%
- 3 or more children - 7%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 18%
- 15 to 64 years - 71%
- 65 years and over - 10%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Chinese - 58%
- East Indian - 7%
- Iranian - 6%
- Canadian - 3%
- Korean - 3%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 5%
- 35 to 44 years - 21%
- 45 to 54 years - 36%
- 55 to 64 years - 23%
- 65 to 74 years - 9%
- 75 to 84 years - 3%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 6%
- 10 to 14 years - 7%
- 15 to 19 years - 8%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 8%
- 40 to 49 years - 20%
- 50 to 59 years - 17%
- 60 to 69 years - 7%
- over 70 years - 5%
Rouge Woods Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 9 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
9
Catholic Schools
4
Public
Having Fun in Rouge Woods
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 11 parks in this neighbourhood, with 48 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
11
Number of Recreation Facilities
48
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 8
- Tennis Courts - 9
- Basketball Courts - 9
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Fields - 9
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Sports Courts - 4
- Climbing Wall - 1
- Trails - 5
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Getting Around in Rouge Woods
There are 113 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Richmond Hill GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 19%
- Commute to another city - 79%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 78%
- Transit - 19%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 27%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 24%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 11%
- 60 minutes and over - 24%
- Less than 15 minutes - 11%
Work and Education in Rouge Woods
In Rouge Woods, 57% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 78% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 10%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 4%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 15%
- $200,000 and over - 13%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 21%
- Sales and service occupations - 20%
- Natural and applied sciences and related occupations - 18%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 15%
- Finance and insurance - 14%
- Retail trade - 11%
Employment
- Employed - 59% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 36% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Rouge Woods Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Rouge Woods has a consistent population, with 27% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% 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 - 66%
- Semi-detached house - 4%
- Duplex - 0%
- Row house - 28%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 98%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 0%
- 2 bedrooms - 2%
- 3 bedrooms - 35%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 60%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 0%
- 1981 to 1990 - 0%
- 1991 to 2000 - 54%
- 2001 to 2005 - 30%
- 2006 to 2010 - 11%
- 2011 to 2016 - 1%
- 1960 or before - 0%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 94%
- Renter - 5%