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 vibrant neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.
A mix of older and newer homes, with spacious interiors and attractive features.
A multicultural community with a mix of age groups and many families.
Great schools, access to the commercial area known as Highfield, and easy highway access for commuting.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. The town of Clairville was established in 1850 at the intersection of Albion Road and Steeles. It was built on a land owned by Jean du Petit Pont de la Haye, who developed the community on his estate which he named after his daughter Claire. Clairville was divided between municipalities and the portion west of Indian Road and Highway 427 is today in Brampton. The area is home to a large industrial and commercial area known as Highfield and a residential area called West Humber Estates which contains primarily single-family detached homes.
People & Families in West Humber-Clairville
Families with kids make up 51% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 16% of households and 17% of households are one person living alone. People in West Humber-Clairville come from 147 different ethnic origins, and 63% are first-generation immigrants, while 29% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
9,770
Neighbourhood Population
32,168
Household Size
- 1 person - 16%
- 2 persons - 23%
- 3 persons - 19%
- 4 persons - 19%
- 5 or more persons - 20%
Household Types
- One-person households - 16%
- Non-family households - 7%
- Families with children - 50%
- Couples without children - 15%
- Multiple families in household - 9%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 30%
- 2 children - 29%
- 3 or more children - 14%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 15%
- 15 to 64 years - 69%
- 65 years and over - 14%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- East Indian - 35%
- Jamaican - 7%
- Canadian - 6%
- Italian - 5%
- Filipino - 5%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 3%
- 25 to 34 years - 11%
- 35 to 44 years - 15%
- 45 to 54 years - 24%
- 55 to 64 years - 19%
- 65 to 74 years - 14%
- 75 to 84 years - 8%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 17%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 11%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 9%
- over 70 years - 8%
West Humber-Clairville Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 14 public schools, 11 Catholic schools, and 3 private schools serving West Humber-Clairville. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, All-Female, Islamic, Advanced Placement, and Gifted/Talented Program.
Public Schools
14
Catholic Schools
11
Private Schools
3
Public
- Melody Village Junior School
- Marvin Heights PS
- Claireville Junior School
- Kipling Collegiate Institute
- Elmbank Junior Middle Academy
- ÉÉ Félix-Leclerc
- Thistletown Collegiate Institute
- West Humber Collegiate Institute
- West Humber Junior Middle School
- Albion Heights Junior Middle School
- North Albion Collegiate Institute
- Humberwood Downs Junior Middle Academy
- Smithfield Middle School
- ÉS Jeunes sans frontières
Catholic
- St. Stephen Catholic School
- ÉÉC Saint-Noël-Chabanel-Toronto
- ÉSC Monseigneur-de-Charbonnel
- Father Henry Carr Catholic Secondary School
- Monsignor John Corrigan Catholic School
- Monsignor Percy Johnson Catholic Secondary School
- St. Benedict Catholic School
- St. Dorothy Catholic School
- Holy Child Catholic School
- ÉÉC René-Lamoureux
- ÉSC Sainte-Famille
Having Fun in West Humber-Clairville
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, skating, and nature parks. There are 21 parks in this neighbourhood, with 76 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
21
Number of Recreation Facilities
76
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 17
- Pools - 2
- Rinks - 2
- Tennis Courts - 12
- Basketball Courts - 7
- Ball Diamonds - 5
- Sports Fields - 9
- Community Centres - 2
- Splash Pads - 2
- Golf Course - 1
- Sports Courts - 3
- Botanical Garden - 1
- Arboretum - 1
- Community Garden - 1
- Trails - 7
- Nature Centre - 1
- Gyms - 3
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Getting Around in West Humber-Clairville
There are 976 transit stops in West Humber-Clairville. Rail stations include Pearson Airport Terminal 1. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 62%
- Commute to another city - 38%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 67%
- Transit - 28%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 29%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 25%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 10%
- 60 minutes and over - 19%
- Less than 15 minutes - 15%
Work and Education in West Humber-Clairville
In this neighbourhood, 28% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 58% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 11%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 7%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 8%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 11%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 7%
- $200,000 and over - 3%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 27%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 16%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 16%
- Retail trade - 11%
- Health care and social assistance - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 57% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 35% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
West Humber-Clairville Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. West Humber-Clairville has a consistent population, with 34% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 38%
- Semi-detached house - 2%
- Duplex - 18%
- Row house - 13%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 6%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 19%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 20%
- Not condominium - 80%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 11%
- 2 bedrooms - 18%
- 3 bedrooms - 34%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 35%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 34%
- 1981 to 1990 - 19%
- 1991 to 2000 - 17%
- 2001 to 2005 - 5%
- 2006 to 2010 - 8%
- 2011 to 2016 - 1%
- 1960 or before - 14%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 69%
- Renter - 29%