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.
Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville is a peaceful and picturesque countryside community with a strong sense of community.
Homes in this neighbourhood are mostly detached and owner-occupied, with a mix of older and newer construction.
The community has residents of various ethnic backgrounds and a mix of families and retirees.
You'll love the quiet rural setting and many parks, perfect for outdoor activities and family fun.
Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville 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 Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville 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
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools, 13 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and Christian.
Public Schools
10
Catholic Schools
13
Private Schools
1
Public
Catholic
- St Mark Catholic ES
- St. Katharine Drexel CHS
- Cardinal Carter Catholic SS
- St. Maximilian Kolbe HS
- Sacred Heart Catholic HS
- Holy Spirit Catholic ES
- Notre Dame Catholic ES
- École catholique Pape-François
- Blessed Chiara Badano CES
- St. Joseph Catholic ES
- St Augustine Catholic HS
- Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic ES
- St Monica Catholic ES
Private
Having Fun in Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville feature playgrounds for kids and skating. There are 11 parks in this neighbourhood, 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
Getting Around in Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville
There are 304 transit stops in Rural Whitchurch-Stouffville. Rail stations include Old Elm GO. In this neighbourhood, 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 this neighbourhood, 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%