Rural Richmond Hill Neighbourhood Guide

This neighbourhood 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 40s, and people in their 50s. The rural sector of Richmond Hill represents a very wide area stretching from north and east of the city. Large luxury homes in the northern area of Rural Richmond Hill sit on lot sizes of one to three acres. Newer developments exists just north of Elgin Mills at Leslie Street offering townhouses and semi-detached houses. Otherwise, the area remains predominantly agricultural.

People & Families in Rural Richmond Hill

Families with kids make up 68% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 17% of households and 8% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 118 different ethnic origins, and 57% are first-generation immigrants, while 30% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

5,700

Neighbourhood Population

19,417

Household Size

1 person - 7%
2 persons - 20%
3 persons - 24%
4 persons - 29%
5 or more persons - 17%

Household Types

One-person households - 7%
Non-family households - 1%
Families with children - 67%
Couples without children - 17%
Multiple families in household - 6%

Children Per Family

1 child - 30%
2 children - 35%
3 or more children - 10%

Broad Age Ranges

0 to 14 years - 22%
15 to 64 years - 69%
65 years and over - 8%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

Chinese - 28%
Italian - 12%
Iranian - 10%
Canadian - 7%
East Indian - 7%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

15 to 24 years - 0%
25 to 34 years - 10%
35 to 44 years - 27%
45 to 54 years - 32%
55 to 64 years - 18%
65 to 74 years - 6%
75 to 84 years - 3%
85 years and over - 0%

Specific Age Groups

0 to 4 years - 6%
5 to 9 years - 8%
10 to 14 years - 7%
15 to 19 years - 6%
20 to 29 years - 9%
30 to 39 years - 12%
40 to 49 years - 19%
50 to 59 years - 14%
60 to 69 years - 6%
over 70 years - 3%

Rural Richmond Hill Schools

Rural Richmond Hill has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 16 public schools and 13 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Gifted/Talented Program.

Public Schools

16

Catholic Schools

13

Public

Catholic

Having Fun in Rural Richmond Hill

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Rural Richmond Hill feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, skating, and nature parks. There are 6 parks in Rural Richmond Hill, with 36 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 6.

Number of Parks

6

Number of Recreation Facilities

36

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

Playgrounds - 2
Dog Park - 1
Arena - 1
Rinks - 3
Tennis Court - 1
Basketball Court - 1
Ball Diamonds - 7
Sports Fields - 3
Community Centres - 2
Splash Pad - 1
Skateboard Park - 1
Golf Courses - 4
Outdoor Games Facility - 1
Driving Range - 1
Country Club - 1
Community Garden - 1
Trails - 2
Nature Centre - 1
Arts/Performance Facilities - 2

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Getting Around in Rural Richmond Hill

There are 442 transit stops in Rural Richmond Hill. Rail stations include Bloomington 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 - 80%

Commute Types

Vehicle - 85%
Transit - 12%
Walk/bike - 0%

Commute Times of Residents

15 to 29 minutes - 22%
30 to 44 minutes - 27%
45 to 59 minutes - 16%
60 minutes and over - 24%
Less than 15 minutes - 8%

Work and Education in Rural Richmond Hill

In this neighbourhood, 51% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 79% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

Under $30,000 - 7%
$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 - 5%
$80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
$90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
$100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
$125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
$150,000 to $199,999 - 15%
$200,000 and over - 15%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

Sales and service occupations - 20%
Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
Management occupations - 14%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

Professional, scientific and technical services - 13%
Retail trade - 12%
Finance and insurance - 9%

Employment

Employed - 67% of people over age 15 are employed
Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
Not in the labour force - 28% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Rural Richmond Hill Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Rural Richmond Hill has a consistent population, with 43% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% having moved within the past year. It has mostly newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

Single-detached house - 67%
Semi-detached house - 11%
Duplex - 1%
Row house - 20%
Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

Condominium - 2%
Not condominium - 97%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

1 bedroom - 1%
2 bedrooms - 2%
3 bedrooms - 37%
No bedrooms - 0%
4 or more bedrooms - 59%

Period of Home Construction

1961 to 1980 - 1%
1981 to 1990 - 1%
1991 to 2000 - 10%
2001 to 2005 - 34%
2006 to 2010 - 26%
2011 to 2016 - 23%
1960 or before - 2%

Renters & Owners

Owner - 91%
Renter - 8%