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 family-friendly neighbourhood with a rich history.
Semi-detached backsplits with front porches and elaborate archways, perfect for suburban living.
A diverse community with residents from 103 different ethnic origins and a mix of commuting options.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities, making it ideal for families.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. In the 1840s, Humber Summit began as a pioneer community, centred on the grist and saw mills. However, as the city boundaries crept closer, the area evolved into a resort community, called Riverbend Park. Today, Humber Summit is a middle class community. The residences are generally semi-detached backsplits with built-in garages. Adding to the character of the suburban post-World War II 1960s homes are front porches decorated with cast-iron railings and elaborate front archways.
People & Families in Humber Summit
Families with kids make up 53% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 18% of households and 16% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 103 different ethnic origins, and 61% are first-generation immigrants, while 32% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,910
Neighbourhood Population
12,416
Household Size
- 1 person - 16%
- 2 persons - 26%
- 3 persons - 18%
- 4 persons - 18%
- 5 or more persons - 20%
Household Types
- One-person households - 16%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 53%
- Couples without children - 18%
- Multiple families in household - 7%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 29%
- 2 children - 27%
- 3 or more children - 15%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 17%
- 15 to 64 years - 63%
- 65 years and over - 19%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Italian - 23%
- East Indian - 16%
- Pakistani - 8%
- Canadian - 7%
- Jamaican - 7%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 9%
- 35 to 44 years - 16%
- 45 to 54 years - 21%
- 55 to 64 years - 16%
- 65 to 74 years - 13%
- 75 to 84 years - 16%
- 85 years and over - 3%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 13%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 12%
- 60 to 69 years - 8%
- over 70 years - 12%
Humber Summit Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools, 4 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving Humber Summit. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate and French Immersion.
Public Schools
6
Catholic Schools
4
Private Schools
1
Public
Catholic
Private
Having Fun in Humber Summit
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Humber Summit feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 8 parks in Humber Summit, with 31 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
8
Number of Recreation Facilities
31
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 7
- Pool - 1
- Rink - 1
- Tennis Courts - 3
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Fields - 2
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Outdoor Games Facilities - 10
- Trails - 2
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
Getting Around in Humber Summit
There are 173 transit stops in Humber Summit. In Humber Summit, 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 - 71%
- Transit - 26%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 30%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 25%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 9%
- 60 minutes and over - 21%
- Less than 15 minutes - 13%
Work and Education in Humber Summit
In this neighbourhood, 19% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 47% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 14%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 11%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 11%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 8%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 6%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 6%
- $200,000 and over - 3%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 29%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 20%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 16%
- Retail trade - 13%
- Transportation and warehousing - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 50% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 43% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Humber Summit Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 30% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 13%
- Semi-detached house - 46%
- Duplex - 2%
- Row house - 2%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 17%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 18%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 9%
- Not condominium - 90%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 8%
- 2 bedrooms - 17%
- 3 bedrooms - 41%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 32%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 67%
- 1981 to 1990 - 7%
- 1991 to 2000 - 3%
- 2001 to 2005 - 3%
- 2006 to 2010 - 2%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 15%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 70%
- Renter - 29%