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 tree-lined streets, parks, and a close-knit community.
Mostly owner-occupied detached homes, some with pools, as well as some townhouse options.
Many families with children, particularly older children and often two or more kids.
Proximity to restaurants and shopping and the downtown core, as well as forested trails and parks.
Williamsburg 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 40s, and people in their 50s. The Williamsburg residential neighbourhood is in west Whitby, northwest of Downtown. It features forested watershed areas and plenty of parklands and biking/walking trails, as well as tree-lined streets with mature trees. Restaurants are located along Brock St, and a shopping area is at Taunton Road and Brock Street, and the neighbourhood is also close to downtown. The east side of this area features larger homes on generous lots, many with pools. There are also some townhome complexes. To the west, homes are newer single-detached, on slightly narrower lots, as well as townhomes.
People & Families in Williamsburg
Families with kids make up 63% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 19% of households and 12% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 116 different ethnic origins, and 28% are first-generation immigrants, while 29% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
4,410
Neighbourhood Population
14,584
Household Size
- 1 person - 12%
- 2 persons - 24%
- 3 persons - 18%
- 4 persons - 28%
- 5 or more persons - 16%
Household Types
- One-person households - 12%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 63%
- Couples without children - 19%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 25%
- 2 children - 36%
- 3 or more children - 14%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 21%
- 15 to 64 years - 66%
- 65 years and over - 12%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 26%
- English - 23%
- Scottish - 20%
- Irish - 18%
- Italian - 8%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 9%
- 35 to 44 years - 22%
- 45 to 54 years - 32%
- 55 to 64 years - 18%
- 65 to 74 years - 9%
- 75 to 84 years - 4%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 7%
- 10 to 14 years - 8%
- 15 to 19 years - 8%
- 20 to 29 years - 10%
- 30 to 39 years - 10%
- 40 to 49 years - 17%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 7%
- over 70 years - 5%
Williamsburg Schools
Williamsburg has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving Williamsburg. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, Gifted/Talented Program, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
5
Having Fun in Williamsburg
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 10 parks in this neighbourhood, with 36 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
10
Number of Recreation Facilities
36
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 7
- Tennis Courts - 2
- Basketball Courts - 6
- Ball Diamonds - 4
- Sports Fields - 10
- Splash Pads - 2
- Sports Courts - 2
- Trails - 3
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Getting Around in Williamsburg
There are 81 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Williamsburg, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 24%
- Commute to another city - 75%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 82%
- Transit - 13%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 28%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 15%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 13%
- 60 minutes and over - 25%
- Less than 15 minutes - 16%
Work and Education in Williamsburg
In Williamsburg, 33% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 72% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 3%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 3%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 4%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 16%
- $200,000 and over - 16%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 22%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
- Management occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 11%
- Health care and social assistance - 10%
- Finance and insurance - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 66% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 27% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Williamsburg Homes
In Williamsburg, there are mostly detached homes. Williamsburg has a consistent population, with 31% 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 - 76%
- Semi-detached house - 2%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 18%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 1%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 2%
- Not condominium - 96%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 2%
- 2 bedrooms - 4%
- 3 bedrooms - 42%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 50%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 5%
- 1981 to 1990 - 13%
- 1991 to 2000 - 31%
- 2001 to 2005 - 34%
- 2006 to 2010 - 8%
- 2011 to 2016 - 3%
- 1960 or before - 5%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 91%
- Renter - 8%