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

Rural Vaughan is a family-friendly neighbourhood on the edge of the city.

Property Pulse

Mostly detached homes, a mix of older and newer houses, with spacious interiors and attractive features.

Community Canvas

A vibrant community of families, with a high percentage of first and second-generation immigrants.

What You'll Love

Great schools and many special program options, local parks with playgrounds.

Have a look around Rural Vaughan.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, families with teens, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Rural Vaughan is located north of Vaughan and is bordered by the 400 Highway to the west.

People & Families in Rural Vaughan

Families with kids make up 65% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 17% of households and 11% of households are one person living alone. People in Rural Vaughan come from 97 different ethnic origins, and 42% are first-generation immigrants, while 38% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

1,820

Neighbourhood Population

6,414

Household Size

  • 1 person - 10%
  • 2 persons - 18%
  • 3 persons - 20%
  • 4 persons - 29%
  • 5 or more persons - 19%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 11%
  • Non-family households - 0%
  • Families with children - 65%
  • Couples without children - 16%
  • Multiple families in household - 6%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 24%
  • 2 children - 37%
  • 3 or more children - 14%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 20%
  • 15 to 64 years - 65%
  • 65 years and over - 13%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Italian - 35%
  • Canadian - 9%
  • East Indian - 7%
  • English - 6%
  • Chinese - 6%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 7%
  • 35 to 44 years - 21%
  • 45 to 54 years - 30%
  • 55 to 64 years - 20%
  • 65 to 74 years - 9%
  • 75 to 84 years - 4%
  • 85 years and over - 4%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 5%
  • 5 to 9 years - 7%
  • 10 to 14 years - 8%
  • 15 to 19 years - 7%
  • 20 to 29 years - 10%
  • 30 to 39 years - 10%
  • 40 to 49 years - 17%
  • 50 to 59 years - 14%
  • 60 to 69 years - 7%
  • over 70 years - 7%

Rural Vaughan Schools

Rural Vaughan has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 18 public schools and 12 Catholic schools serving Rural Vaughan. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Gifted/Talented Program.

Public Schools

18

Catholic Schools

12

Having Fun in Rural Vaughan

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Rural Vaughan feature playgrounds for kids. There are 5 parks in this neighbourhood, with 11 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.

Number of Parks

5

Number of Recreation Facilities

11

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 5
  • Tennis Court - 1
  • Basketball Courts - 2
  • Outdoor Games Facilities - 2
  • Trail - 1
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Getting Around in Rural Vaughan

There are 181 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include King City GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 36%
  • Commute to another city - 62%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 86%
  • Transit - 11%
  • Walk/bike - 1%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 30%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 28%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 14%
  • 60 minutes and over - 16%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 10%

Work and Education in Rural Vaughan

In Rural Vaughan, 37% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 70% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 4%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 2%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 3%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 4%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 4%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 15%
  • $200,000 and over - 21%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 21%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
  • Management occupations - 16%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

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

Employment

  • Employed - 67% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 28% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Rural Vaughan Homes

In Rural Vaughan, there are mostly detached homes. Rural Vaughan has a consistent population, with 27% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% 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 - 77%
  • Semi-detached house - 3%
  • Duplex - 1%
  • Row house - 14%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 4%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 3%
  • Not condominium - 96%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 3%
  • 2 bedrooms - 3%
  • 3 bedrooms - 34%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 57%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 3%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 4%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 15%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 35%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 30%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 7%
  • 1960 or before - 2%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 92%
  • Renter - 7%

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