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 close-knit community and a charming small-town atmosphere.
Detached homes dominate the market, with older homes and spacious interiors being common features.
A community with residents from various ethnic backgrounds, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
The peacefulness of living near the Grand River, the convenience of nearby schools, and the friendly neighbours.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. The Town of Grand Valley (formerly The Township of East Luther Grand Valley) is a township, composed of the former Township of East Luther and the former Village of Grand Valley. The township is located within Dufferin County, and includes part of the Luther Marsh. The marsh covers over 10,000 acres including Luther Lake. The Grand River is one of the major sites in the town.
People & Families in Grand Valley
Families with kids make up 48% of households in Grand Valley, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 27% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 22 different ethnic origins, and 7% are first-generation immigrants, while 10% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
220
Neighbourhood Population
553
Household Size
- 1 person - 25%
- 2 persons - 32%
- 3 persons - 16%
- 4 persons - 18%
- 5 or more persons - 9%
Household Types
- One-person households - 27%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 47%
- Couples without children - 22%
- Multiple families in household - 0%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 29%
- 2 children - 25%
- 3 or more children - 12%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 20%
- 15 to 64 years - 67%
- 65 years and over - 11%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Irish - 42%
- Scottish - 34%
- English - 32%
- Canadian - 28%
- German - 17%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 7%
- 25 to 34 years - 21%
- 35 to 44 years - 19%
- 45 to 54 years - 26%
- 55 to 64 years - 9%
- 65 to 74 years - 14%
- 75 to 84 years - 4%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 6%
- 5 to 9 years - 7%
- 10 to 14 years - 7%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 13%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 17%
- 60 to 69 years - 8%
- over 70 years - 3%
Grand Valley Schools
This neighbourhood has secondary special programs. There are 4 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving Grand Valley. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
4
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in Grand Valley
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature skating. There are 2 parks in this neighbourhood, with 4 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
2
Number of Recreation Facilities
4
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Arena - 1
- Rink - 1
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Community Centre - 1
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Getting Around in Grand Valley
There are 0 transit stops in Grand Valley. In Grand Valley, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 10%
- Commute to another city - 90%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 96%
- Transit - 0%
- Walk/bike - 5%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 42%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 13%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 13%
- 60 minutes and over - 18%
- Less than 15 minutes - 13%
Work and Education in Grand Valley
In this neighbourhood, 17% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 52% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 16%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 8%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 9%
- $200,000 and over - 2%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 26%
- Sales and service occupations - 26%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 10%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 13%
- Manufacturing - 12%
- Construction - 12%
Employment
- Employed - 74% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 22% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Grand Valley Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 49% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 21% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 75%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 0%
- Row house - 6%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 15%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 9%
- Not condominium - 90%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 4%
- 2 bedrooms - 19%
- 3 bedrooms - 52%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 21%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 45%
- 1981 to 1990 - 21%
- 1991 to 2000 - 4%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 7%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 23%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 71%
- Renter - 28%