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 diverse and family-friendly neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.
Black Creek offers a mix of older homes and high-rise apartments, with spacious condos available.
Black Creek is home to families, young professionals, and a multicultural population of immigrants.
You'll love the variety of parks and recreation facilities, and the vibrant multicultural community.
Black Creek 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 20s, and people in their 50s. Black Creek is located at in the Jane-Finch area. Jane-Finch was originally the rural community of Elia. The area was developed as a model suburb in the 1960s in response to the rapid urban growth of Toronto. The neighbourhood is made up of single-family detached and semi-detached houses, along with several high-rise apartment buildings.
People & Families in Black Creek
Families with kids make up 55% of households in Black Creek, while couples without children make up 12% of households and 23% of households are one person living alone. People in Black Creek come from 131 different ethnic origins, and 62% are first-generation immigrants, while 31% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
7,325
Neighbourhood Population
21,737
Household Size
- 1 person - 22%
- 2 persons - 24%
- 3 persons - 18%
- 4 persons - 16%
- 5 or more persons - 17%
Household Types
- One-person households - 22%
- Non-family households - 5%
- Families with children - 54%
- Couples without children - 11%
- Multiple families in household - 5%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 34%
- 2 children - 26%
- 3 or more children - 20%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 21%
- 15 to 64 years - 65%
- 65 years and over - 13%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Vietnamese - 10%
- Jamaican - 9%
- Canadian - 8%
- Italian - 7%
- East Indian - 7%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 2%
- 25 to 34 years - 13%
- 35 to 44 years - 18%
- 45 to 54 years - 22%
- 55 to 64 years - 19%
- 65 to 74 years - 12%
- 75 to 84 years - 8%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 6%
- 5 to 9 years - 7%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 14%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 12%
- 60 to 69 years - 7%
- over 70 years - 7%
Black Creek Schools
This neighbourhood has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 11 public schools, 7 Catholic schools, and 1 alternative/special school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and French Immersion.
Public Schools
11
Catholic Schools
7
Public
Catholic
Alternative/Special
Having Fun in Black Creek
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Black Creek feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 10 parks in this neighbourhood, with 35 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
10
Number of Recreation Facilities
35
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 7
- Pool - 1
- Arena - 1
- Rink - 1
- Tennis Courts - 3
- Basketball Courts - 3
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Sports Fields - 7
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pads - 2
- Sports Court - 1
- Trails - 5
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Black Creek
There are 119 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include York University. In Black Creek, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 56%
- Commute to another city - 43%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 59%
- Transit - 34%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 28%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 25%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 11%
- 60 minutes and over - 21%
- Less than 15 minutes - 11%
Work and Education in Black Creek
In this neighbourhood, 12% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 39% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 27%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 11%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 12%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 10%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 6%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 2%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 2%
- $200,000 and over - 0%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 29%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 20%
- Occupations in manufacturing and utilities - 16%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 21%
- Retail trade - 12%
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services - 8%
Employment
- Employed - 47% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 45% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Black Creek Homes
In Black Creek, there are mostly condos and apartments. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 34% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 11% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 9%
- Semi-detached house - 9%
- Duplex - 2%
- Row house - 15%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 8%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 55%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 17%
- Not condominium - 82%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 18%
- 2 bedrooms - 35%
- 3 bedrooms - 31%
- No bedrooms - 2%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 12%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 65%
- 1981 to 1990 - 9%
- 1991 to 2000 - 5%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 17%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 33%
- Renter - 66%