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 desirable and affluent neighbourhood.
Mostly detached homes, with a mix of older and newer homes. Walk-in closets and spacious bedrooms.
A diverse community, with residents of various ethnic origins and a range of ages.
Great schools, parks with playgrounds, and close proximity to University of Guelph and amenities.
Village has a consistent population, is higher income, and is popular with people in their 50s, people in their 60s, people in their 70s, and people over 80. Located just south of University of Guelph and its Arboretum, Village is is mostly residential, with a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, and a few apartment buildings. New development is ongoing in parts of this neighbourhood, and its close proximity to the university and the many amenities at the Gordon St-Stone Rd intersection make it a desirable area.
People & Families in Village
Families with kids make up 34% of households in Village, while couples without children make up 39% of households and 21% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 65 different ethnic origins, and 28% are first-generation immigrants, while 25% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
1,760
Neighbourhood Population
4,600
Household Size
- 1 person - 21%
- 2 persons - 43%
- 3 persons - 12%
- 4 persons - 14%
- 5 or more persons - 8%
Household Types
- One-person households - 21%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 34%
- Couples without children - 39%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 18%
- 2 children - 20%
- 3 or more children - 7%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 12%
- 15 to 64 years - 50%
- 65 years and over - 36%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 27%
- Scottish - 23%
- Irish - 21%
- Canadian - 19%
- Italian - 14%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 3%
- 25 to 34 years - 7%
- 35 to 44 years - 12%
- 45 to 54 years - 13%
- 55 to 64 years - 18%
- 65 to 74 years - 17%
- 75 to 84 years - 16%
- 85 years and over - 10%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 4%
- 20 to 29 years - 9%
- 30 to 39 years - 7%
- 40 to 49 years - 8%
- 50 to 59 years - 11%
- 60 to 69 years - 12%
- over 70 years - 27%
Village Schools
Village has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving Village. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, and French Immersion.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
5
Having Fun in Village
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 4 parks in this neighbourhood, with 16 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
4
Number of Recreation Facilities
16
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 4
- Rinks - 2
- Tennis Courts - 2
- Volleyball Court - 1
- Basketball Court - 1
- Sports Fields - 2
- Splash Pad - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Trails - 2
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Getting Around in Village
There are 45 transit stops in Village. In Village, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly short commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 62%
- Commute to another city - 37%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 90%
- Transit - 4%
- Walk/bike - 4%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 29%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 11%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 9%
- 60 minutes and over - 12%
- Less than 15 minutes - 36%
Work and Education in Village
In this neighbourhood, 55% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 82% have any postsecondary education. The educational services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 3%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 2%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 3%
- $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 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 14%
- $200,000 and over - 18%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 20%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 17%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Educational services - 13%
- Health care and social assistance - 11%
- Manufacturing - 11%
Employment
- Employed - 52% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 2% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 44% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Village Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Village has a consistent population, with 40% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 15% 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 - 67%
- Semi-detached house - 3%
- Duplex - 6%
- Row house - 15%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 5%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 24%
- Not condominium - 75%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 2%
- 2 bedrooms - 25%
- 3 bedrooms - 34%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 38%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 8%
- 1981 to 1990 - 20%
- 1991 to 2000 - 32%
- 2001 to 2005 - 10%
- 2006 to 2010 - 6%
- 2011 to 2016 - 20%
- 1960 or before - 2%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 95%
- Renter - 5%