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.

Neighbourhood Vibe

A family-friendly neighbourhood with a strong sense of community and a charming downtown area.

Property Pulse

Mostly detached homes, with a mix of older and newer houses. Open concept layouts and finished basements are popular.

Community Canvas

A community of families with kids, couples, and retirees.

What You'll Love

Great schools, numerous parks with playgrounds and sports facilities, and a welcoming community.

Have a look around Alliston.

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. Alliston is a settlement in Simcoe County. It has been part of the Town of New Tecumseth since the 1991 amalgamation of Alliston and nearby villages of Beeton, Tottenham, and the Township of Tecumseth. The primary downtown area is located along Highway 89, known as Victoria Street. The town grew as a commercial centre for the area farmers and was best known as a potato-growing area.

People & Families in Alliston

Families with kids make up 47% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 24% of households and 23% of households are one person living alone. People in Alliston come from 91 different ethnic origins, and 12% are first-generation immigrants, while 21% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

4,635

Neighbourhood Population

12,522

Household Size

  • 1 person - 22%
  • 2 persons - 31%
  • 3 persons - 17%
  • 4 persons - 18%
  • 5 or more persons - 9%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 22%
  • Non-family households - 3%
  • Families with children - 47%
  • Couples without children - 23%
  • Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 28%
  • 2 children - 27%
  • 3 or more children - 10%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 19%
  • 15 to 64 years - 66%
  • 65 years and over - 14%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Canadian - 37%
  • English - 31%
  • Irish - 27%
  • Scottish - 26%
  • German - 9%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 1%
  • 25 to 34 years - 15%
  • 35 to 44 years - 20%
  • 45 to 54 years - 24%
  • 55 to 64 years - 18%
  • 65 to 74 years - 12%
  • 75 to 84 years - 6%
  • 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 - 11%
  • 30 to 39 years - 12%
  • 40 to 49 years - 14%
  • 50 to 59 years - 14%
  • 60 to 69 years - 8%
  • over 70 years - 6%

Alliston Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 1 alternative/special school serving Alliston. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion.

Public Schools

6

Catholic Schools

5

Having Fun in Alliston

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Alliston feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, swimming, skating, water access, and nature parks. There are 15 parks in this neighbourhood, with 49 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

15

Number of Recreation Facilities

49

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 10
  • Pools - 2
  • Arena - 1
  • Rinks - 3
  • Tennis Courts - 3
  • Ball Diamonds - 7
  • Sports Fields - 9
  • Tracks - 2
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Splash Pad - 1
  • Beaches - 2
  • Sports Courts - 2
  • Boating Facility - 1
  • Fishing Location - 1
  • Trails - 2
  • Nature Centre - 1
  • Fitness/Weight Room - 1
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Getting Around in Alliston

There are 0 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 55%
  • Commute to another city - 43%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 90%
  • Transit - 1%
  • Walk/bike - 7%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 17%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 11%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 11%
  • 60 minutes and over - 19%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 39%

Work and Education in Alliston

In this neighbourhood, 15% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 49% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 9%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
  • $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 - 7%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 8%
  • $200,000 and over - 4%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 22%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 19%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 13%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Manufacturing - 19%
  • Retail trade - 11%
  • Health care and social assistance - 9%

Employment

  • Employed - 68% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 27% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Alliston Homes

In Alliston, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 45% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 13% 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 - 62%
  • Semi-detached house - 3%
  • Duplex - 6%
  • Row house - 12%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 14%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 2%
  • Not condominium - 97%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 8%
  • 2 bedrooms - 13%
  • 3 bedrooms - 47%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 30%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 24%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 10%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 15%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 6%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 9%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 16%
  • 1960 or before - 17%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 73%
  • Renter - 27%

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