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 Caledon is a developing urban area with a rural feel, popular with families and immigrants.
Mostly detached homes, a mix of older and newer homes, with spacious interiors and upgrades.
A diverse community with residents of various age groups and ethnic origins, and a strong sense of belonging.
Great schools with special programs, along with numerous parks and recreational facilities.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Caledon is a developing urban area although it remains primarily rural.
People & Families in Rural Caledon
Families with kids make up 52% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 28% of households and 12% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 137 different ethnic origins, and 29% are first-generation immigrants, while 32% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
11,595
Neighbourhood Population
36,401
Household Size
- 1 person - 12%
- 2 persons - 30%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 22%
- 5 or more persons - 16%
Household Types
- One-person households - 12%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 52%
- Couples without children - 27%
- Multiple families in household - 6%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 24%
- 2 children - 28%
- 3 or more children - 11%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 18%
- 15 to 64 years - 67%
- 65 years and over - 14%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 22%
- Canadian - 19%
- Italian - 16%
- Scottish - 15%
- Irish - 14%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 8%
- 35 to 44 years - 19%
- 45 to 54 years - 26%
- 55 to 64 years - 22%
- 65 to 74 years - 14%
- 75 to 84 years - 6%
- 85 years and over - 1%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 6%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 10%
- 30 to 39 years - 11%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 15%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 6%
Rural Caledon Schools
Rural Caledon has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 15 public schools, 14 Catholic schools, and 6 private schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Christian, and Montessori.
Public Schools
15
Catholic Schools
14
Private Schools
6
Public
Catholic
- St Aidan Catholic ES
- Robert F Hall Catholic SS
- ÉÉC Saint-Jean-Bosco (Caledon)
- ÉSC Sainte-Famille
- ÉSC Renaissance
- St Patrick School
- St. Michael Catholic SS
- St. John the Baptist ES
- St Rita Catholic ES
- St. Evan Catholic ES
- St. Peter ES
- St. John Paul II Catholic ES
- St Edmund Campion SS
- St. Cornelius School
Having Fun in Rural Caledon
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, skating, and nature parks. There are 29 parks in this neighbourhood, with 72 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
29
Number of Recreation Facilities
72
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 9
- Pools - 2
- Arena - 1
- Rinks - 2
- Basketball Courts - 3
- Ball Diamonds - 5
- Sports Fields - 8
- Community Centres - 2
- Splash Pads - 3
- Golf Courses - 9
- Winter Sports Facilities - 6
- Country Club - 1
- Botanical Garden - 1
- Campground - 1
- Fishing Locations - 5
- Trails - 12
- Nature Centres - 2
Getting Around in Rural Caledon
There are 1352 transit stops in Rural Caledon. Rail stations include Brampton GO. In Rural Caledon, 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 - 93%
- Transit - 3%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 26%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 28%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 17%
- 60 minutes and over - 16%
- Less than 15 minutes - 11%
Work and Education in Rural Caledon
In this neighbourhood, 30% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 64% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing 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 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $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 - 19%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 16%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 10%
- Construction - 10%
- Retail trade - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 66% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 29% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Rural Caledon Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Rural Caledon has a consistent population, with 42% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% 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 - 86%
- Semi-detached house - 4%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 5%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 1%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 2%
- Not condominium - 97%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 2%
- 2 bedrooms - 7%
- 3 bedrooms - 38%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 51%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 23%
- 1981 to 1990 - 14%
- 1991 to 2000 - 14%
- 2001 to 2005 - 7%
- 2006 to 2010 - 6%
- 2011 to 2016 - 20%
- 1960 or before - 14%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 90%
- Renter - 9%