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 developing family-friendly neighbourhood with a suburban feel.
Mostly detached homes, some newer and some older, with spacious layouts and attractive features.
A vibrant community of families, with a mix of different ethnic backgrounds and ages.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities make this neighbourhood perfect for families.
Vellore Village 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 30s, and people in their 40s. Vellore Village is a mainly residential area in central Vaughan. Suburban housing development continues in this area, particularly in the northern half of the neighbourhood.
People & Families in Vellore Village
Families with kids make up 71% of households in Vellore Village, while couples without children make up 13% of households and 6% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 165 different ethnic origins, and 47% are first-generation immigrants, while 39% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
13,985
Neighbourhood Population
52,584
Household Size
- 1 person - 5%
- 2 persons - 16%
- 3 persons - 19%
- 4 persons - 32%
- 5 or more persons - 26%
Household Types
- One-person households - 5%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 71%
- Couples without children - 13%
- Multiple families in household - 8%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 24%
- 2 children - 38%
- 3 or more children - 17%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 25%
- 15 to 64 years - 67%
- 65 years and over - 7%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Italian - 28%
- East Indian - 10%
- Chinese - 8%
- Vietnamese - 6%
- Canadian - 5%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 10%
- 35 to 44 years - 30%
- 45 to 54 years - 32%
- 55 to 64 years - 15%
- 65 to 74 years - 7%
- 75 to 84 years - 2%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 7%
- 5 to 9 years - 8%
- 10 to 14 years - 8%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 14%
- 40 to 49 years - 18%
- 50 to 59 years - 11%
- 60 to 69 years - 5%
- over 70 years - 2%
Vellore Village Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 17 public schools, 19 Catholic schools, and 2 private schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Montessori, Fine Arts, French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
17
Catholic Schools
19
Private Schools
2
Public
Catholic
- St Elizabeth Catholic HS
- St Jean de Brebeuf Catholic HS
- St Mary of the Angels Catholic ES
- St Michael the Archangel Catholic ES
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic ES
- ÉÉC Le-Petit-Prince
- Cardinal Carter Catholic SS
- Guardian Angels Catholic ES
- St James Catholic ES
- St Veronica Catholic ES
- St Emily Catholic ES
- St Joan of Arc Catholic HS
- St Agnes of Assisi Catholic ES
- Holy Cross Catholic Academy
- Blessed Trinity Catholic ES
- ÉSC Renaissance
- St John Bosco Catholic ES
- St Clare Catholic ES
- Father Bressani Catholic HS
Having Fun in Vellore Village
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 22 parks in Vellore Village, with 104 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
22
Number of Recreation Facilities
104
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 23
- Pool - 1
- Rink - 1
- Tennis Courts - 15
- Basketball Courts - 15
- Ball Diamonds - 4
- Sports Fields - 20
- Track - 1
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pads - 2
- Skateboard Parks - 4
- Sports Courts - 9
- Outdoor Games Facilities - 5
- Trail - 1
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Vellore Village
There are 301 transit stops in Vellore Village. Rail stations include Maple GO. In Vellore Village, there are mostly vehicle commuters.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 40%
- Commute to another city - 58%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 86%
- Transit - 11%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 29%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 26%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 13%
- 60 minutes and over - 16%
- Less than 15 minutes - 14%
Work and Education in Vellore Village
In Vellore Village, 34% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 64% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 2%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 12%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 16%
- $200,000 and over - 12%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 23%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 12%
- Retail trade - 11%
- Construction - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 67% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 28% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Vellore Village Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Vellore Village has a consistent population, with 34% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% 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 - 66%
- Semi-detached house - 16%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 13%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 1%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 1%
- Not condominium - 99%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 1%
- 2 bedrooms - 2%
- 3 bedrooms - 39%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 56%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 0%
- 1981 to 1990 - 0%
- 1991 to 2000 - 16%
- 2001 to 2005 - 37%
- 2006 to 2010 - 30%
- 2011 to 2016 - 14%
- 1960 or before - 0%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 92%
- Renter - 8%