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 a diverse population and a mix of residential and natural areas.
Mostly detached homes, with a mix of older and newer houses. Consistent population.
A community of families with kids, couples without children, and a diverse population.
Great secondary schools, parks with playgrounds, and sports facilities.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. The Little Lake area is in northernmost Barrie, close to the lake of the same name. It lies north of Highway 400, and north of Georgian College. The western section of the area is residentially developed, while the eastern part features tracts of forest, and with some areas slated for condo and other housing developments.
People & Families in Little Lake
Families with kids make up 48% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 28% of households and 17% of households are one person living alone. People in Little Lake come from 53 different ethnic origins, and 20% are first-generation immigrants, while 18% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
995
Neighbourhood Population
2,874
Household Size
- 1 person - 17%
- 2 persons - 33%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 23%
- 5 or more persons - 10%
Household Types
- One-person households - 16%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 47%
- Couples without children - 27%
- Multiple families in household - 5%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 25%
- 2 children - 28%
- 3 or more children - 8%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 16%
- 15 to 64 years - 71%
- 65 years and over - 12%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 31%
- English - 31%
- Scottish - 22%
- Irish - 20%
- French - 12%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 15%
- 35 to 44 years - 16%
- 45 to 54 years - 27%
- 55 to 64 years - 19%
- 65 to 74 years - 13%
- 75 to 84 years - 5%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 11%
- 40 to 49 years - 14%
- 50 to 59 years - 17%
- 60 to 69 years - 9%
- over 70 years - 5%
Little Lake Schools
This neighbourhood has great secondary schools. There are 5 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood.
Public Schools
5
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in Little Lake
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Little Lake feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 3 parks in this neighbourhood, with 10 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
3
Number of Recreation Facilities
10
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 3
- Basketball Courts - 3
- Sports Fields - 2
- Trails - 2
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Getting Around in Little Lake
There are 23 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Little Lake, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly short commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 67%
- Commute to another city - 30%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 88%
- Transit - 4%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 33%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 13%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 4%
- 60 minutes and over - 12%
- Less than 15 minutes - 36%
Work and Education in Little Lake
In this neighbourhood, 26% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 64% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 7%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $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 - 13%
- $200,000 and over - 12%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 26%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 13%
- Management occupations - 13%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Health care and social assistance - 16%
- Retail trade - 13%
- Accommodation and food services - 11%
Employment
- Employed - 66% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 28% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Little Lake Homes
In Little Lake, there are mostly detached homes. Little Lake has a consistent population, with 41% 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 - 10%
- Row house - 7%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 100%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 6%
- 2 bedrooms - 9%
- 3 bedrooms - 43%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 40%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 3%
- 1981 to 1990 - 1%
- 1991 to 2000 - 29%
- 2001 to 2005 - 50%
- 2006 to 2010 - 10%
- 2011 to 2016 - 1%
- 1960 or before - 2%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 81%
- Renter - 18%