Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville Neighbourhood Guide

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville is the rural area surrounding the main communities of Whitchurch-Stouffville. It contains many small villages, farms, and plenty of parks and recreation options, including several golf courses.

People & Families in Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville

Families with kids make up 49% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 29% of households and 15% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 106 different ethnic origins, and 35% are first-generation immigrants, while 27% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

5,025

Neighbourhood Population

14,643

Household Size

1 person - 15%
2 persons - 32%
3 persons - 19%
4 persons - 20%
5 or more persons - 12%

Household Types

One-person households - 15%
Non-family households - 2%
Families with children - 48%
Couples without children - 29%
Multiple families in household - 4%

Children Per Family

1 child - 26%
2 children - 26%
3 or more children - 10%

Broad Age Ranges

0 to 14 years - 15%
15 to 64 years - 68%
65 years and over - 15%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

English - 19%
Canadian - 18%
Chinese - 16%
Scottish - 15%
Irish - 13%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

15 to 24 years - 0%
25 to 34 years - 10%
35 to 44 years - 16%
45 to 54 years - 24%
55 to 64 years - 23%
65 to 74 years - 14%
75 to 84 years - 7%
85 years and over - 2%

Specific Age Groups

0 to 4 years - 5%
5 to 9 years - 5%
10 to 14 years - 5%
15 to 19 years - 6%
20 to 29 years - 11%
30 to 39 years - 10%
40 to 49 years - 13%
50 to 59 years - 16%
60 to 69 years - 12%
over 70 years - 8%

Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville Schools

Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools, 12 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and Christian.

Public Schools

10

Catholic Schools

12

Private Schools

1

Public

Catholic

Private

Stouffville Christian School

Having Fun in Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and skating. There are 11 parks in Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville, with 33 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

11

Number of Recreation Facilities

33

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

Playgrounds - 4
Pool - 1
Rink - 1
Tennis Courts - 2
Basketball Court - 1
Ball Diamond - 1
Community Centres - 2
Splash Pad - 1
Golf Courses - 8
Sports Court - 1
Driving Range - 1
BMX Track - 1
Country Clubs - 2
Trails - 6
Arts/Performance Facility - 1

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Getting Around in Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville

There are 288 transit stops in Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville. Rail stations include Mount Joy GO. In Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

Commute within the city - 17%
Commute to another city - 82%

Commute Types

Vehicle - 92%
Transit - 4%
Walk/bike - 1%

Commute Times of Residents

15 to 29 minutes - 25%
30 to 44 minutes - 26%
45 to 59 minutes - 14%
60 minutes and over - 17%
Less than 15 minutes - 16%

Work and Education in Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville

In Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville, 35% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 67% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

Under $30,000 - 6%
$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 - 11%
$125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
$150,000 to $199,999 - 12%
$200,000 and over - 17%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

Sales and service occupations - 19%
Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
Management occupations - 18%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

Professional, scientific and technical services - 10%
Construction - 10%
Retail trade - 9%

Employment

Employed - 64% of people over age 15 are employed
Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
Not in the labour force - 32% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 42% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 14% 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 - 79%
Semi-detached house - 0%
Duplex - 2%
Row house - 13%
Low-rise apartment/condo - 2%
High-rise apartment/condo - 2%

Condominium Status

Condominium - 8%
Not condominium - 91%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

1 bedroom - 4%
2 bedrooms - 13%
3 bedrooms - 34%
No bedrooms - 0%
4 or more bedrooms - 47%

Period of Home Construction

1961 to 1980 - 21%
1981 to 1990 - 14%
1991 to 2000 - 9%
2001 to 2005 - 4%
2006 to 2010 - 14%
2011 to 2016 - 20%
1960 or before - 16%

Renters & Owners

Owner - 87%
Renter - 12%