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 charming residential district with a diverse population and a strong sense of community.

Property Pulse

Mostly single-family homes, with a mix of condos and apartments. Older homes with modern features.

Community Canvas

A vibrant community of families, professionals, and retirees from 110 different ethnic origins.

What You'll Love

Great schools, abundant parks and recreational facilities, and easy access to Lake Ontario.

Have a look around Long Branch.

Long Branch 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. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, the Village of Long Branch was a partially independent municipality from 1930 to 1967. Now, Long Branch is primarily a residential district, composed mostly of single-family, detached homes. Along Lake Shore Boulevard West, numerous business are located in a low-rise commercial strip.

People & Families in Long Branch

Families with kids make up 32% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 22% of households and 39% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 110 different ethnic origins, and 37% are first-generation immigrants, while 27% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

4,830

Neighbourhood Population

10,084

Household Size

  • 1 person - 39%
  • 2 persons - 32%
  • 3 persons - 14%
  • 4 persons - 9%
  • 5 or more persons - 4%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 38%
  • Non-family households - 6%
  • Families with children - 32%
  • Couples without children - 21%
  • Multiple families in household - 1%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 33%
  • 2 children - 20%
  • 3 or more children - 5%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 13%
  • 15 to 64 years - 72%
  • 65 years and over - 13%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Canadian - 20%
  • English - 18%
  • Irish - 17%
  • Scottish - 14%
  • Polish - 11%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 5%
  • 25 to 34 years - 15%
  • 35 to 44 years - 17%
  • 45 to 54 years - 20%
  • 55 to 64 years - 21%
  • 65 to 74 years - 12%
  • 75 to 84 years - 5%
  • 85 years and over - 2%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 4%
  • 10 to 14 years - 3%
  • 15 to 19 years - 4%
  • 20 to 29 years - 14%
  • 30 to 39 years - 15%
  • 40 to 49 years - 13%
  • 50 to 59 years - 16%
  • 60 to 69 years - 11%
  • over 70 years - 6%

Long Branch Schools

Long Branch has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving Long Branch. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, Fine Arts, and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

6

Catholic Schools

4

Having Fun in Long Branch

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Long Branch feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, skating, and water access. There are 11 parks in this neighbourhood, with 31 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.

Number of Parks

11

Number of Recreation Facilities

31

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 10
  • Dog Park - 1
  • Arena - 1
  • Rink - 1
  • Tennis Courts - 4
  • Basketball Court - 1
  • Ball Diamond - 1
  • Sports Field - 1
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Splash Pads - 3
  • Beach - 1
  • Sports Court - 1
  • Trails - 4
  • Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Long Branch

There are 45 transit stops in Long Branch. Rail stations include Long Branch Go Station. In Long Branch, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 69%
  • Commute to another city - 30%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 63%
  • Transit - 30%
  • Walk/bike - 5%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 26%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 27%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 12%
  • 60 minutes and over - 18%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 14%

Work and Education in Long Branch

In this neighbourhood, 36% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 67% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 20%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 8%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 7%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 6%
  • $200,000 and over - 6%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 23%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 12%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 11%
  • Retail trade - 10%
  • Health care and social assistance - 8%

Employment

  • Employed - 65% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 29% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Long Branch Homes

In Long Branch, there are mostly condos and apartments. Long Branch has a consistent population, with 45% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 14% 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 - 30%
  • Semi-detached house - 1%
  • Duplex - 4%
  • Row house - 1%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 37%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 23%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 15%
  • Not condominium - 84%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 29%
  • 2 bedrooms - 36%
  • 3 bedrooms - 22%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 10%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 26%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 8%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 6%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 1%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 4%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 5%
  • 1960 or before - 46%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 46%
  • Renter - 53%

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