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 diverse and family-friendly neighbourhood with great schools, parks, and recreational facilities.
Mostly older homes, with a mix of detached, row houses, and low-rise apartments.
A community with a mix of age groups and ethnic origins, and a strong sense of family.
Quick access to major roads, great schools, and a variety of recreational facilities.
Mountainside 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 in Burlington's north end, Mountainside offers a variety of home options and residents enjoy quick access to major roads including Brant Street and QEW.
People & Families in Mountainside
Families with kids make up 46% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 27% of households and 22% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 85 different ethnic origins, and 18% are first-generation immigrants, while 23% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,240
Neighbourhood Population
8,420
Household Size
- 1 person - 21%
- 2 persons - 36%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 16%
- 5 or more persons - 7%
Household Types
- One-person households - 21%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 45%
- Couples without children - 26%
- Multiple families in household - 1%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 30%
- 2 children - 24%
- 3 or more children - 7%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 16%
- 15 to 64 years - 67%
- 65 years and over - 15%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 33%
- Canadian - 29%
- Irish - 24%
- Scottish - 23%
- German - 11%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 16%
- 35 to 44 years - 17%
- 45 to 54 years - 21%
- 55 to 64 years - 20%
- 65 to 74 years - 12%
- 75 to 84 years - 8%
- 85 years and over - 4%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 13%
- 40 to 49 years - 14%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 9%
- over 70 years - 8%
Mountainside Schools
Mountainside has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 5 public schools, 4 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Fine Arts, Advanced Placement, and Christian.
Public Schools
5
Catholic Schools
4
Private Schools
1
Having Fun in Mountainside
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Mountainside feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, and skating. There are 7 parks in Mountainside, with 32 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
7
Number of Recreation Facilities
32
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 7
- Dog Park - 1
- Pools - 2
- Arena - 1
- Rink - 1
- Basketball Courts - 3
- Ball Diamonds - 4
- Sports Fields - 6
- Track - 1
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pads - 2
- Skateboard Park - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Trail - 1
Getting Around in Mountainside
There are 98 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Burlington GO. In Mountainside, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 47%
- Commute to another city - 52%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 87%
- Transit - 8%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 32%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 17%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 10%
- 60 minutes and over - 11%
- Less than 15 minutes - 27%
Work and Education in Mountainside
In Mountainside, 21% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 60% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 6%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 5%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 9%
- $200,000 and over - 4%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 25%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 14%
- Manufacturing - 11%
- Health care and social assistance - 10%
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.
Mountainside Homes
In Mountainside, there are mostly detached homes. Mountainside has a consistent population, with 34% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 60%
- Semi-detached house - 4%
- Duplex - 4%
- Row house - 26%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 4%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 1%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 14%
- Not condominium - 85%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 3%
- 2 bedrooms - 14%
- 3 bedrooms - 54%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 26%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 55%
- 1981 to 1990 - 3%
- 1991 to 2000 - 1%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 1%
- 2011 to 2016 - 2%
- 1960 or before - 35%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 77%
- Renter - 22%