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 rural neighbourhood with a close-knit community.
Mostly detached homes with spacious layouts, open concept designs, and attractive features like gas fireplaces and walk-in closets.
A diverse community with residents of various ethnic backgrounds, including families with children and retirees.
The abundance of parks and recreational facilities, great schools, and the tranquil atmosphere of rural living.
Rural New Tecumseth has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 40s, people in their 50s, people in their 60s, and people in their 70s. Rural New Tecumseth is the rural area surrounding the population centres in New Tecumseth. It contains mostly farmland, with a scattering of small villages.
People & Families in Rural New Tecumseth
Families with kids make up 38% of households in Rural New Tecumseth, while couples without children make up 38% of households and 19% of households are one person living alone. People in Rural New Tecumseth come from 92 different ethnic origins, and 19% are first-generation immigrants, while 25% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
5,935
Neighbourhood Population
15,408
Household Size
- 1 person - 19%
- 2 persons - 42%
- 3 persons - 14%
- 4 persons - 14%
- 5 or more persons - 9%
Household Types
- One-person households - 19%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 37%
- Couples without children - 38%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 21%
- 2 children - 20%
- 3 or more children - 9%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 15%
- 15 to 64 years - 58%
- 65 years and over - 25%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 31%
- Canadian - 26%
- Irish - 21%
- Scottish - 20%
- Italian - 11%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 9%
- 35 to 44 years - 13%
- 45 to 54 years - 17%
- 55 to 64 years - 20%
- 65 to 74 years - 20%
- 75 to 84 years - 13%
- 85 years and over - 3%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 8%
- 30 to 39 years - 9%
- 40 to 49 years - 11%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 13%
- over 70 years - 15%
Rural New Tecumseth Schools
Rural New Tecumseth has great elementary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 8 public schools and 8 Catholic schools serving Rural New Tecumseth. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion.
Public Schools
8
Catholic Schools
8
Public
Having Fun in Rural New Tecumseth
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature sports parks. There are 6 parks in this neighbourhood, with 15 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
6
Number of Recreation Facilities
15
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playground - 1
- Basketball Court - 1
- Sports Fields - 7
- Splash Pad - 1
- Golf Courses - 4
- Country Club - 1
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Getting Around in Rural New Tecumseth
There are 0 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Rural New Tecumseth, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 30%
- Commute to another city - 69%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 95%
- Transit - 1%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 18%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 19%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 18%
- 60 minutes and over - 24%
- Less than 15 minutes - 20%
Work and Education in Rural New Tecumseth
In this neighbourhood, 19% 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 - 5%
- $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 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 10%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
- $200,000 and over - 7%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 19%
- Sales and service occupations - 19%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 13%
- Construction - 12%
- Retail trade - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 55% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 40% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Rural New Tecumseth Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Rural New Tecumseth has a consistent population, with 38% 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 - 78%
- Semi-detached house - 9%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 4%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 4%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 1%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 27%
- Not condominium - 73%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 4%
- 2 bedrooms - 27%
- 3 bedrooms - 38%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 29%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 21%
- 1981 to 1990 - 14%
- 1991 to 2000 - 16%
- 2001 to 2005 - 9%
- 2006 to 2010 - 11%
- 2011 to 2016 - 16%
- 1960 or before - 9%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 90%
- Renter - 9%