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 welcoming and family-friendly historic neighbourhood.
Alderwood is known for its single-family homes, many of which were built at the end of World War II.
Alderwood is home to a mix of families, couples, and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
You'll love the great schools, and access to recreation options like swimming and skating in Alderwood.
Alderwood 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. Around 1920, Alderwood was first planned as an extension of the newly incorporated Town of New Toronto. Alderwood was still part of the original Etobicoke township. Although Alderwood did not undergo significant growth until after the Second World War, many industries moved into the area along Brown's Line during the war years. After the war, increased immigration, particularly from eastern Europe, led to the rapid urbanization of the area which continued until the end of the 1960s. Alderwood is characterized by single family homes, many of which were constructed at the end of the Second World War.
People & Families in Alderwood
Families with kids make up 46% of households in Alderwood, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 24% of households are one person living alone. People in Alderwood come from 109 different ethnic origins, and 34% are first-generation immigrants, while 30% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
4,605
Neighbourhood Population
12,054
Household Size
- 1 person - 23%
- 2 persons - 31%
- 3 persons - 19%
- 4 persons - 17%
- 5 or more persons - 8%
Household Types
- One-person households - 23%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 46%
- Couples without children - 22%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 32%
- 2 children - 26%
- 3 or more children - 7%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 14%
- 15 to 64 years - 68%
- 65 years and over - 16%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 19%
- Canadian - 18%
- Irish - 15%
- Scottish - 14%
- Italian - 10%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 9%
- 35 to 44 years - 19%
- 45 to 54 years - 21%
- 55 to 64 years - 21%
- 65 to 74 years - 13%
- 75 to 84 years - 9%
- 85 years and over - 4%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 3%
- 15 to 19 years - 4%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 13%
- 40 to 49 years - 14%
- 50 to 59 years - 16%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 8%
Alderwood Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools, 4 Catholic schools, 1 private school, and 1 alternative/special school serving Alderwood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Special Education School, French Immersion, and Fine Arts.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
4
Private Schools
1
Public
Catholic
Private
Alternative/Special
Having Fun in Alderwood
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and skating. There are 9 parks in Alderwood, with 30 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
9
Number of Recreation Facilities
30
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 6
- Pool - 1
- Rink - 1
- Tennis Courts - 2
- Ball Diamonds - 8
- Sports Field - 1
- Community Centres - 2
- Sports Courts - 2
- Outdoor Games Facilities - 2
- Trails - 2
- Arts/Performance Facility - 1
- Fitness/Weight Rooms - 2
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Getting Around in Alderwood
There are 92 transit stops in Alderwood. Rail stations include Long Branch GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 69%
- Commute to another city - 31%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 72%
- Transit - 22%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 30%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 24%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 10%
- 60 minutes and over - 14%
- Less than 15 minutes - 20%
Work and Education in Alderwood
In Alderwood, 28% 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 - 10%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 11%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 10%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 12%
- $200,000 and over - 7%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 22%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 11%
- Manufacturing - 10%
- Construction - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 62% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 33% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Alderwood Homes
In Alderwood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 28% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 61%
- Semi-detached house - 11%
- Duplex - 7%
- Row house - 1%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 12%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 5%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 4%
- Not condominium - 95%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 7%
- 2 bedrooms - 24%
- 3 bedrooms - 44%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 23%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 22%
- 1981 to 1990 - 4%
- 1991 to 2000 - 3%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 2%
- 2011 to 2016 - 2%
- 1960 or before - 63%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 79%
- Renter - 20%