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.
Mostly condos and apartments from pre-1980.
A community of families, recent immigrants, and people of all ages, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
The beautiful views from the Scarborough Bluffs escarpment.
Scarborough Village has a consistent population, and is popular with recent immigrants, families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Scarborough Village was one of the earliest settlements in the former township of Scarborough with the distinction of being the site of the township's first post office. Today, the neighbourhood is composed of private and public housing, apartment complexes, schools, a few condominiums, and strip mall plazas. The neighbourhood lies along the Scarborough Bluffs escarpment.
People & Families in Scarborough Village
Families with kids make up 53% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 15% of households and 26% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 135 different ethnic origins, and 58% are first-generation immigrants, while 27% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
5,925
Neighbourhood Population
16,724
Household Size
- 1 person - 25%
- 2 persons - 25%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 16%
- 5 or more persons - 14%
Household Types
- One-person households - 25%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 52%
- Couples without children - 14%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 32%
- 2 children - 27%
- 3 or more children - 17%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 20%
- 15 to 64 years - 66%
- 65 years and over - 13%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- East Indian - 13%
- Canadian - 11%
- English - 8%
- Jamaican - 7%
- Sri Lankan - 7%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 9%
- 35 to 44 years - 19%
- 45 to 54 years - 24%
- 55 to 64 years - 22%
- 65 to 74 years - 12%
- 75 to 84 years - 6%
- 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 - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 13%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 9%
- over 70 years - 6%
Scarborough Village Schools
Scarborough Village has great elementary schools and secondary special programs. There are 11 public schools, 4 Catholic schools, and 1 alternative/special school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and Special Education School.
Public Schools
11
Catholic Schools
4
Public
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute
- Mason Road Junior Public School
- George P. Mackie Junior Public School
- ÉS Étienne-Brûlé
- Bliss Carman Senior Public School
- Jack Miner Senior Public School
- Elizabeth Simcoe Junior Public School
- Cedar Drive Junior Public School
- ÉS Ronald-Marion
- ÉÉ Laure-Rièse
- Académie Alexandre-Dumas
Catholic
Alternative/Special
Having Fun in Scarborough Village
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and skating. There are 8 parks in Scarborough Village, with 18 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
8
Number of Recreation Facilities
18
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 3
- Rink - 1
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamonds - 4
- Sports Field - 1
- Community Centre - 1
- Sports Courts - 2
- Community Garden - 1
- Trails - 3
- Arts/Performance Facility - 1
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Getting Around in Scarborough Village
There are 38 transit stops in Scarborough Village. Rail stations include Guildwood. In Scarborough Village, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 82%
- Commute to another city - 17%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 54%
- Transit - 41%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 22%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 22%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 16%
- 60 minutes and over - 28%
- Less than 15 minutes - 9%
Work and Education in Scarborough Village
In Scarborough Village, 27% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 57% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 24%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 11%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 11%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 6%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 4%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 3%
- $200,000 and over - 2%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 30%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 12%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Health care and social assistance - 12%
- Retail trade - 11%
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 50% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 7% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 42% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Scarborough Village Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly condos and apartments. Scarborough Village has a consistent population, with 40% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 13% 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 - 18%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 2%
- Row house - 4%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 5%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 67%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 27%
- Not condominium - 72%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 18%
- 2 bedrooms - 39%
- 3 bedrooms - 27%
- No bedrooms - 2%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 11%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 45%
- 1981 to 1990 - 10%
- 1991 to 2000 - 9%
- 2001 to 2005 - 4%
- 2006 to 2010 - 4%
- 2011 to 2016 - 1%
- 1960 or before - 24%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 45%
- Renter - 54%