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.

Neighbourhood Vibe

Humber Heights is a warm and welcoming neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.

Property Pulse

Houses in Humber Heights range from mansions to modest single homes, with a mix of condos and apartments.

Community Canvas

Humber Heights is home to a diverse community of people from 125 different ethnic origins.

What You'll Love

You'll love the great schools, parks, and recreational facilities in Humber Heights.

Have a look around Humber Heights.

Humber Heights has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 40s, people in their 50s, people in their 60s, and people over 80. Humber Heights, also known as Humbervale or Westmount, is divided by the Humber Creek into the northern 'Humber Heights' (originally the Etobicoke side of York Township's Weston) and the southern 'Westmount' (originally part of the Richview farming district) centred along Scarlett Road and La Rose Avenue. The housing type varies from the mansions of Yorkleigh Avenue and Westmount Park to the more modest; most are low-density single homes.

People & Families in Humber Heights

Families with kids make up 44% of households in Humber Heights, while couples without children make up 21% of households and 28% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 125 different ethnic origins, and 50% are first-generation immigrants, while 32% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

5,120

Neighbourhood Population

13,374

Household Size

  • 1 person - 28%
  • 2 persons - 31%
  • 3 persons - 18%
  • 4 persons - 14%
  • 5 or more persons - 8%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 28%
  • Non-family households - 3%
  • Families with children - 44%
  • Couples without children - 20%
  • Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 34%
  • 2 children - 24%
  • 3 or more children - 9%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 13%
  • 15 to 64 years - 60%
  • 65 years and over - 25%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Italian - 19%
  • Canadian - 8%
  • Ukrainian - 8%
  • Portuguese - 7%
  • English - 7%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 8%
  • 35 to 44 years - 14%
  • 45 to 54 years - 20%
  • 55 to 64 years - 21%
  • 65 to 74 years - 13%
  • 75 to 84 years - 12%
  • 85 years and over - 6%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 4%
  • 10 to 14 years - 4%
  • 15 to 19 years - 4%
  • 20 to 29 years - 9%
  • 30 to 39 years - 10%
  • 40 to 49 years - 11%
  • 50 to 59 years - 14%
  • 60 to 69 years - 11%
  • over 70 years - 17%

Humber Heights Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 8 public schools, 7 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving Humber Heights. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate and French Immersion.

Public Schools

8

Catholic Schools

7

Private Schools

1

Having Fun in Humber Heights

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Humber Heights feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 8 parks in Humber Heights, with 29 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

8

Number of Recreation Facilities

29

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 8
  • Pool - 1
  • Tennis Courts - 3
  • Basketball Court - 1
  • Ball Diamonds - 3
  • Sports Fields - 2
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Sports Court - 1
  • Outdoor Games Facilities - 4
  • Botanical Garden - 1
  • Trails - 4
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Getting Around in Humber Heights

There are 94 transit stops in Humber Heights. Rail stations include Weston GO. In Humber Heights, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 73%
  • Commute to another city - 26%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 66%
  • Transit - 30%
  • Walk/bike - 2%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 30%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 29%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 13%
  • 60 minutes and over - 18%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 7%

Work and Education in Humber Heights

In this neighbourhood, 31% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 66% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 12%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 8%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 10%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 6%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 6%
  • $200,000 and over - 6%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 25%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Health care and social assistance - 10%
  • Retail trade - 10%
  • Construction - 10%

Employment

  • Employed - 56% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 39% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Humber Heights Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly condos and apartments. Humber Heights has a consistent population, with 31% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 32%
  • Semi-detached house - 1%
  • Duplex - 3%
  • Row house - 1%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 3%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 57%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 22%
  • Not condominium - 77%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 11%
  • 2 bedrooms - 40%
  • 3 bedrooms - 33%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 13%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 50%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 9%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 6%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 1%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 4%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 1%
  • 1960 or before - 25%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 53%
  • Renter - 46%

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