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.

Neighbourhood Vibe

Historic and family-friendly neighbourhood with a diverse population and beautiful natural areas.

Property Pulse

Large, 2-storey single-detached homes and townhomes with attractive features like finished basements and gourmet kitchens.

Community Canvas

A vibrant community with residents from various ethnic backgrounds, offering a rich cultural experience.

What You'll Love

The abundance of parks and recreational facilities, perfect for outdoor activities and family fun.

Have a look around Snelgrove.

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 Snelgrove neighbourhood is in northernmost Brampton, just west of Heart Lake and Heart Lake Conservation Area. It is a historic area, dating back to 1826. In 2004-2009, Highway 410 was extended to Snelgrove as its new terminus. The Etobicoke Creek runs through roughly the centre of Snelgrove, with marshlands and wooded areas. A trail system runs along the river and connects to various parts of the neighbourhood. The area features park lands, convenient retail and services areas, including supermarkets. Housing is mainly large, 2-storey single-detached homes and semi-detached homes, and townhomes.

People & Families in Snelgrove

Families with kids make up 61% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 9% of households are one person living alone. People in Snelgrove come from 105 different ethnic origins, and 37% are first-generation immigrants, while 33% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

3,200

Neighbourhood Population

10,872

Household Size

  • 1 person - 8%
  • 2 persons - 25%
  • 3 persons - 20%
  • 4 persons - 25%
  • 5 or more persons - 20%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 9%
  • Non-family households - 1%
  • Families with children - 60%
  • Couples without children - 22%
  • Multiple families in household - 7%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 26%
  • 2 children - 32%
  • 3 or more children - 13%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 16%
  • 15 to 64 years - 70%
  • 65 years and over - 12%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Canadian - 17%
  • English - 17%
  • East Indian - 16%
  • Italian - 12%
  • Irish - 12%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 4%
  • 35 to 44 years - 17%
  • 45 to 54 years - 29%
  • 55 to 64 years - 27%
  • 65 to 74 years - 13%
  • 75 to 84 years - 4%
  • 85 years and over - 0%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 5%
  • 10 to 14 years - 6%
  • 15 to 19 years - 8%
  • 20 to 29 years - 12%
  • 30 to 39 years - 8%
  • 40 to 49 years - 14%
  • 50 to 59 years - 17%
  • 60 to 69 years - 10%
  • over 70 years - 6%

Snelgrove Schools

This neighbourhood has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 9 public schools and 7 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Gifted/Talented Program.

Public Schools

9

Catholic Schools

7

Having Fun in Snelgrove

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Snelgrove feature playgrounds for kids. There are 11 parks in this neighbourhood, with 17 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 1.

Number of Parks

11

Number of Recreation Facilities

17

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 10
  • Tennis Courts - 2
  • Ball Diamond - 1
  • Sports Field - 1
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Trail - 1
  • Arts/Performance Facility - 1
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Getting Around in Snelgrove

There are 85 transit stops in Snelgrove. In Snelgrove, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 42%
  • Commute to another city - 57%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 87%
  • Transit - 8%
  • Walk/bike - 1%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 29%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 27%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 12%
  • 60 minutes and over - 15%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 13%

Work and Education in Snelgrove

In this neighbourhood, 30% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 63% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 3%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 2%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 2%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 4%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 12%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 18%
  • $200,000 and over - 16%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 22%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Manufacturing - 11%
  • Retail trade - 11%
  • Transportation and warehousing - 9%

Employment

  • Employed - 67% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 27% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Snelgrove Homes

In Snelgrove, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 29% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% 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 - 89%
  • Semi-detached house - 0%
  • Duplex - 4%
  • Row house - 4%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 2%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 3%
  • Not condominium - 96%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 2%
  • 2 bedrooms - 3%
  • 3 bedrooms - 28%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 66%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 6%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 19%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 41%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 20%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 5%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 4%
  • 1960 or before - 0%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 93%
  • Renter - 6%

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