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 peaceful and family-friendly neighbourhood with plenty of green space.
Homes in Sheridan range from large single-detached houses to condo townhomes and high-rise apartments.
Sheridan is a diverse community with residents from 127 different ethnic origins and a mix of age groups.
You'll love the variety of housing options, the abundance of parks, and the proximity to amenities.
Sheridan has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Sheridan is a mainly residential area in southwest Mississauga. This neighbourhood features a golf course, trails, and plenty of green space, as well as amenities like cafés and restaurants, and shopping centres, including the Sheridan Centre. The northwest section is an affluent area, with a mix of housing: mostly large single-detached homes in a variety of architectural styles, on large lots, and including some estate homes. Sheridan also has condo townhomes and high-rise apartment buildings. The Sheridan Homelands area is a close, well-established community, with homes from the 1960s–1970s on tree-lined streets.
People & Families in Sheridan
Families with kids make up 53% of households in Sheridan, while couples without children make up 24% of households and 17% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 127 different ethnic origins, and 45% are first-generation immigrants, while 28% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
5,215
Neighbourhood Population
15,727
Household Size
- 1 person - 17%
- 2 persons - 30%
- 3 persons - 18%
- 4 persons - 19%
- 5 or more persons - 15%
Household Types
- One-person households - 17%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 52%
- Couples without children - 23%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 27%
- 2 children - 26%
- 3 or more children - 14%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 17%
- 15 to 64 years - 64%
- 65 years and over - 17%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 17%
- Canadian - 14%
- Irish - 12%
- Scottish - 11%
- East Indian - 9%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 2%
- 25 to 34 years - 8%
- 35 to 44 years - 17%
- 45 to 54 years - 23%
- 55 to 64 years - 21%
- 65 to 74 years - 14%
- 75 to 84 years - 8%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 6%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 10%
- 40 to 49 years - 11%
- 50 to 59 years - 15%
- 60 to 69 years - 10%
- over 70 years - 9%
Sheridan Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools and 6 Catholic schools serving Sheridan. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, Gifted/Talented Program, All-Female, Christian, and Fine Arts.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
6
Having Fun in Sheridan
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 8 parks in Sheridan, with 40 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 5.
Number of Parks
8
Number of Recreation Facilities
40
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 5
- Pool - 1
- Rinks - 9
- Tennis Courts - 12
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Sports Fields - 4
- Golf Course - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Driving Range - 1
- Country Club - 1
- Trails - 2
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Getting Around in Sheridan
There are 232 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Clarkson GO. In Sheridan, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 52%
- Commute to another city - 47%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 78%
- Transit - 15%
- Walk/bike - 4%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 31%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 24%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 11%
- 60 minutes and over - 14%
- Less than 15 minutes - 18%
Work and Education in Sheridan
In this neighbourhood, 43% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 72% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 11%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 7%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
- $200,000 and over - 16%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 24%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
- Management occupations - 13%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 10%
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 9%
- Health care and social assistance - 8%
Employment
- Employed - 58% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 35% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Sheridan Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 33% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 10% 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 - 55%
- Semi-detached house - 4%
- Duplex - 0%
- Row house - 8%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 5%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 26%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 13%
- Not condominium - 85%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 9%
- 2 bedrooms - 15%
- 3 bedrooms - 28%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 46%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 63%
- 1981 to 1990 - 16%
- 1991 to 2000 - 8%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 1%
- 1960 or before - 7%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 70%
- Renter - 30%