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 community-focused neighbourhood that is diverse and suitable for families.
Mostly newer, two-storey, single- and semi-detached homes with a mix of older and newer construction.
A vibrant community with residents from 61 different ethnic origins, creating a rich cultural tapestry.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities, as well as a variety of shopping and dining options.
Cedarwood 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 Cedarwood neighbourhood is a triangle in southeast Markham, with Steeles Ave as the southern border, Markham Rd the western border, and the railway line and Rouge River as the northeast border. It is a mixed-use neighbourhood: a golf course and forested area lie in the southeast, a commercial area is in the northwest, and a residential area is in the west and south regions. Homes are mostly newer, two-storey, single- and semi detached.
People & Families in Cedarwood
Families with kids make up 68% of households in Cedarwood, while couples without children make up 10% of households and 4% of households are one person living alone. People in Cedarwood come from 61 different ethnic origins, and 66% are first-generation immigrants, while 31% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
1,830
Neighbourhood Population
7,663
Household Size
- 1 person - 4%
- 2 persons - 12%
- 3 persons - 16%
- 4 persons - 30%
- 5 or more persons - 36%
Household Types
- One-person households - 4%
- Non-family households - 0%
- Families with children - 67%
- Couples without children - 9%
- Multiple families in household - 16%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 24%
- 2 children - 36%
- 3 or more children - 16%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 20%
- 15 to 64 years - 69%
- 65 years and over - 10%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- East Indian - 26%
- Sri Lankan - 19%
- Chinese - 17%
- Tamil - 8%
- Canadian - 6%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 10%
- 35 to 44 years - 18%
- 45 to 54 years - 34%
- 55 to 64 years - 24%
- 65 to 74 years - 7%
- 75 to 84 years - 3%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 7%
- 10 to 14 years - 7%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 14%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 8%
- over 70 years - 4%
Cedarwood Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in Cedarwood
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. There are 3 parks in this neighbourhood, with 4 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 1.
Number of Parks
3
Number of Recreation Facilities
4
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playground - 1
- Golf Course - 1
- Country Club - 1
- Trail - 1
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Getting Around in Cedarwood
There are 45 transit stops in Cedarwood. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 25%
- Commute to another city - 73%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 78%
- Transit - 19%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 29%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 26%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 14%
- 60 minutes and over - 18%
- Less than 15 minutes - 11%
Work and Education in Cedarwood
In Cedarwood, 32% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 58% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 4%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 7%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 7%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 11%
- $200,000 and over - 9%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 28%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%
- Natural and applied sciences and related occupations - 11%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 14%
- Retail trade - 11%
- Accommodation and food services - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 60% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 33% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Cedarwood Homes
In Cedarwood, there are mostly detached homes. Cedarwood has a consistent population, with 30% 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 - 67%
- Semi-detached house - 20%
- Duplex - 7%
- Row house - 4%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 1%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 3%
- Not condominium - 96%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 1%
- 2 bedrooms - 3%
- 3 bedrooms - 27%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 67%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 1%
- 1981 to 1990 - 1%
- 1991 to 2000 - 20%
- 2001 to 2005 - 45%
- 2006 to 2010 - 22%
- 2011 to 2016 - 6%
- 1960 or before - 1%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 91%
- Renter - 8%