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 vibrant suburban neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.
Homes in Humbermede are primarily semi-detached houses, with some high-rise buildings.
The community in Humbermede is made up of families, couples, and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
You'll love the family-friendly atmosphere, diverse population, and abundance of parks and recreational facilities.
Humbermede has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Humbermede, also called Emery, is a suburban low-density neighbourhood primarily consisting of semi-detached homes. There are some high-rises on the southwest corner of Finch and Weston Road. The area is bordered by the Humber River to the south and west.
People & Families in Humbermede
Families with kids make up 55% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 16% of households and 17% of households are one person living alone. People in Humbermede come from 124 different ethnic origins, and 64% are first-generation immigrants, while 30% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
5,060
Neighbourhood Population
15,545
Household Size
- 1 person - 17%
- 2 persons - 26%
- 3 persons - 19%
- 4 persons - 18%
- 5 or more persons - 18%
Household Types
- One-person households - 17%
- Non-family households - 5%
- Families with children - 55%
- Couples without children - 16%
- Multiple families in household - 6%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 33%
- 2 children - 27%
- 3 or more children - 16%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 18%
- 15 to 64 years - 67%
- 65 years and over - 13%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- East Indian - 14%
- Italian - 10%
- Canadian - 8%
- Jamaican - 7%
- Vietnamese - 6%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 13%
- 35 to 44 years - 18%
- 45 to 54 years - 22%
- 55 to 64 years - 19%
- 65 to 74 years - 10%
- 75 to 84 years - 9%
- 85 years and over - 3%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 6%
- 5 to 9 years - 6%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 14%
- 30 to 39 years - 12%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 8%
- over 70 years - 7%
Humbermede Schools
This neighbourhood has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 9 public schools, 4 Catholic schools, 3 private schools, and 2 alternative/special schools serving Humbermede. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Islamic, French Immersion, and Christian.
Public Schools
9
Catholic Schools
4
Private Schools
3
Public
Catholic
Alternative/Special
Having Fun in Humbermede
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Humbermede feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 11 parks in Humbermede, with 61 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 5.
Number of Parks
11
Number of Recreation Facilities
61
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 9
- Pool - 1
- Arena - 1
- Rinks - 2
- Tennis Courts - 8
- Volleyball Courts - 2
- Basketball Courts - 3
- Ball Diamonds - 3
- Sports Fields - 14
- Track - 1
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pads - 2
- Sports Courts - 2
- Outdoor Games Facilities - 2
- Trails - 7
- Fitness/Weight Rooms - 2
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Humbermede
There are 115 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 65%
- Commute to another city - 34%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 65%
- Transit - 31%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 29%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 27%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 11%
- 60 minutes and over - 20%
- Less than 15 minutes - 10%
Work and Education in Humbermede
In Humbermede, 20% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 50% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 16%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 10%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 9%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 10%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 4%
- $200,000 and over - 1%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 26%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 20%
- Occupations in manufacturing and utilities - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 18%
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services - 9%
- Retail trade - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 54% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 39% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Humbermede Homes
In Humbermede, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 37% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 13% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 11%
- Semi-detached house - 22%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 9%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 24%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 31%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 12%
- Not condominium - 87%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 11%
- 2 bedrooms - 30%
- 3 bedrooms - 30%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 27%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 49%
- 1981 to 1990 - 9%
- 1991 to 2000 - 5%
- 2001 to 2005 - 2%
- 2006 to 2010 - 6%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 26%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 52%
- Renter - 47%