Alton Neighbourhood Guide

Burlington Neighbourhoods

Alton

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Neighbourhood Vibe

A vibrant and diverse community with a mix of families and professionals.

Property Pulse

Detached homes, townhomes, and condos with modern finishes and attractive features.

Community Canvas

A dynamic population with a mix of different ethnicities and a strong sense of community.

What You'll Love

Great schools, parks, and easy access to commuter highways.

Have a look around Alton.

Alton has a dynamic population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, families with teens, people in their 30s, and people in their 40s. Alton, or Alton Village, is a newer neighbourhood in north Burlington. Homes are a mix of detached, townhomes, and condominiums, and residents enjoy easy access to commuter highways.

People & Families in Alton

Families with kids make up 68% of households in Alton, while couples without children make up 16% of households and 10% of households are one person living alone. People in Alton come from 117 different ethnic origins, and 42% are first-generation immigrants, while 31% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

3,115

Neighbourhood Population

10,637

Household Size

1 person - 10%
2 persons - 18%
3 persons - 21%
4 persons - 31%
5 or more persons - 18%

Household Types

One-person households - 10%
Non-family households - 0%
Families with children - 68%
Couples without children - 15%
Multiple families in household - 4%

Children Per Family

1 child - 24%
2 children - 38%
3 or more children - 14%

Broad Age Ranges

0 to 14 years - 29%
15 to 64 years - 64%
65 years and over - 5%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

English - 16%
East Indian - 14%
Canadian - 12%
Irish - 11%
Scottish - 10%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

15 to 24 years - 0%
25 to 34 years - 17%
35 to 44 years - 39%
45 to 54 years - 28%
55 to 64 years - 8%
65 to 74 years - 4%
75 to 84 years - 0%
85 years and over - 0%

Specific Age Groups

0 to 4 years - 10%
5 to 9 years - 11%
10 to 14 years - 7%
15 to 19 years - 6%
20 to 29 years - 7%
30 to 39 years - 20%
40 to 49 years - 18%
50 to 59 years - 8%
60 to 69 years - 4%
over 70 years - 1%

Alton Schools

Alton has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 9 public schools and 7 Catholic schools serving Alton. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

9

Catholic Schools

7

Public

Catholic

Having Fun in Alton

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Alton feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and dog parks. There are 4 parks in this neighbourhood, with 25 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 6.

Number of Parks

4

Number of Recreation Facilities

25

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

Playgrounds - 3
Dog Park - 1
Basketball Courts - 4
Ball Diamond - 1
Sports Fields - 4
Track - 1
Community Centre - 1
Splash Pad - 1
Skateboard Parks - 2
Sports Court - 1
Trails - 2
Gyms - 4

Getting Around in Alton

There are 80 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

Commute within the city - 31%
Commute to another city - 67%

Commute Types

Vehicle - 86%
Transit - 10%
Walk/bike - 1%

Commute Times of Residents

15 to 29 minutes - 33%
30 to 44 minutes - 19%
45 to 59 minutes - 11%
60 minutes and over - 18%
Less than 15 minutes - 17%

Work and Education in Alton

In this neighbourhood, 54% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 82% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

Under $30,000 - 2%
$30,000 to $39,999 - 2%
$40,000 to $49,999 - 2%
$50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
$60,000 to $69,999 - 4%
$70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
$80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
$90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
$100,000 to $124,999 - 15%
$125,000 to $149,999 - 13%
$150,000 to $199,999 - 19%
$200,000 and over - 14%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

Sales and service occupations - 19%
Management occupations - 17%
Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

Professional, scientific and technical services - 12%
Educational services - 10%
Retail trade - 10%

Employment

Employed - 72% of people over age 15 are employed
Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
Not in the labour force - 22% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Alton Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, with 55% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 14% having moved within the past year. It has mostly newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.