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 and diverse community with a mix of families and professionals.
Detached homes, townhomes, and condos with modern finishes and attractive features.
A dynamic population with a mix of different ethnicities and a strong sense of community.
Great schools, parks, and easy access to commuter highways.
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 this neighbourhood 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
Having Fun in Alton
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood 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 Alton, 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 Alton, there are mostly detached homes. Alton 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.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 62%
- Semi-detached house - 16%
- Duplex - 0%
- Row house - 12%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 6%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 13%
- Not condominium - 86%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 4%
- 2 bedrooms - 5%
- 3 bedrooms - 34%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 55%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 0%
- 1981 to 1990 - 0%
- 1991 to 2000 - 0%
- 2001 to 2005 - 3%
- 2006 to 2010 - 66%
- 2011 to 2016 - 29%
- 1960 or before - 0%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 87%
- Renter - 12%