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 growing neighbourhood with a mix of housing options and ongoing development.
Mostly detached homes with newer construction, featuring walk-in closets, finished basements, and open concept layouts.
A mix of ages groups with many young families and a strong sense of community.
Great schools, and easy access to both mall shopping and big box stores.
Taunton North 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. Taunton North is a large neighbourhood located in northeast Whitby, with ongoing development, of both housing and commercial areas, including big-box stores. The southwest portion is home to a number of services and a shopping centre, as is the Taunton Rd and Thickson Rd area. Housing is a mix of townhouses, midsize single-detached homes, as well as some estate-style homes.
People & Families in Taunton North
Families with kids make up 64% of households in Taunton North, while couples without children make up 20% of households and 10% of households are one person living alone. People in Taunton North come from 105 different ethnic origins, and 35% are first-generation immigrants, while 30% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
2,670
Neighbourhood Population
8,621
Household Size
- 1 person - 10%
- 2 persons - 24%
- 3 persons - 20%
- 4 persons - 26%
- 5 or more persons - 17%
Household Types
- One-person households - 10%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 64%
- Couples without children - 20%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 25%
- 2 children - 35%
- 3 or more children - 13%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 25%
- 15 to 64 years - 66%
- 65 years and over - 8%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 20%
- English - 19%
- Scottish - 15%
- Irish - 14%
- Italian - 8%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 13%
- 35 to 44 years - 27%
- 45 to 54 years - 29%
- 55 to 64 years - 13%
- 65 to 74 years - 8%
- 75 to 84 years - 4%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 7%
- 5 to 9 years - 9%
- 10 to 14 years - 8%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 9%
- 30 to 39 years - 15%
- 40 to 49 years - 17%
- 50 to 59 years - 10%
- 60 to 69 years - 6%
- over 70 years - 3%
Taunton North Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools and 9 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
10
Catholic Schools
9
Public
Having Fun in Taunton North
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Taunton North feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 7 parks in this neighbourhood, with 26 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
7
Number of Recreation Facilities
26
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 7
- Arena - 1
- Rinks - 3
- Tennis Courts - 4
- Basketball Courts - 3
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Sports Field - 1
- Splash Pads - 3
- Skateboard Parks - 2
- Sports Court - 1
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Getting Around in Taunton North
There are 79 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 21%
- Commute to another city - 78%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 83%
- Transit - 13%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 23%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 16%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 15%
- 60 minutes and over - 29%
- Less than 15 minutes - 15%
Work and Education in Taunton North
In Taunton North, 38% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 76% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 1%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 2%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 7%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 12%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 17%
- $200,000 and over - 12%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 22%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
- Management occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 12%
- Health care and social assistance - 11%
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 7%
Employment
- Employed - 67% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 27% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Taunton North Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Taunton North has a consistent population, with 43% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 11% having moved within the past year. It has mostly newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 76%
- Semi-detached house - 3%
- Duplex - 0%
- Row house - 18%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 5%
- Not condominium - 94%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 0%
- 2 bedrooms - 4%
- 3 bedrooms - 47%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 47%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 2%
- 1981 to 1990 - 0%
- 1991 to 2000 - 4%
- 2001 to 2005 - 45%
- 2006 to 2010 - 24%
- 2011 to 2016 - 20%
- 1960 or before - 1%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 92%
- Renter - 6%