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 diverse and vibrant neighbourhood with a mix of older and newer homes.

Property Pulse

Homes in Bay Ridges range from single-detached houses to high-rise apartments with modern features.

Community Canvas

A welcoming community with a mix of families, young professionals, and retirees from diverse backgrounds.

What You'll Love

Enjoy the proximity to parks, the Nautical Village, and easy access to Pickering GO station.

Have a look around Bay Ridges.

Bay Ridges 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. The Bay Ridges Neighbourhood, in south Pickering, is bordered by Frenchman's Bay on the west, Lake Ontario to the south, Highway 401 to the north, and a hydro corridor to the east. Residential development in this area occurred after 1960, and is a mix of detached, semi-detached, townhouse, and apartment dwellings. Two recent developments are the Nautical Village and San Francisco by the Bay. The Nautical Village is a popular tourist destination. The area was developed between 2004 and 2007 and includes residential apartments and townhouses, with shops, businesses, cafés and restaurants. San Francisco by the Bay includes a cluster of townhouse complexes, and high rise apartments with stores on the ground level, within a 5 minute walk of the Pickering GO train station. Bay Ridges also has an industrial district, east of Sandy Beach Road.

People & Families in Bay Ridges

Families with kids make up 39% of households in Bay Ridges, while couples without children make up 26% of households and 27% of households are one person living alone. People in Bay Ridges come from 93 different ethnic origins, and 26% are first-generation immigrants, while 27% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

2,990

Neighbourhood Population

7,191

Household Size

  • 1 person - 27%
  • 2 persons - 36%
  • 3 persons - 17%
  • 4 persons - 12%
  • 5 or more persons - 6%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 27%
  • Non-family households - 4%
  • Families with children - 38%
  • Couples without children - 25%
  • Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 31%
  • 2 children - 20%
  • 3 or more children - 6%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 12%
  • 15 to 64 years - 68%
  • 65 years and over - 19%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Canadian - 29%
  • English - 28%
  • Scottish - 20%
  • Irish - 19%
  • German - 9%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 1%
  • 25 to 34 years - 13%
  • 35 to 44 years - 15%
  • 45 to 54 years - 21%
  • 55 to 64 years - 20%
  • 65 to 74 years - 16%
  • 75 to 84 years - 9%
  • 85 years and over - 3%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 3%
  • 10 to 14 years - 4%
  • 15 to 19 years - 5%
  • 20 to 29 years - 12%
  • 30 to 39 years - 12%
  • 40 to 49 years - 11%
  • 50 to 59 years - 16%
  • 60 to 69 years - 11%
  • over 70 years - 10%

Bay Ridges Schools

This neighbourhood has great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools, 4 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving Bay Ridges. The special programs offered at local schools include Fine Arts, French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

7

Catholic Schools

4

Private Schools

1

Having Fun in Bay Ridges

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Bay Ridges feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and water access. There are 10 parks in Bay Ridges, with 45 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.

Number of Parks

10

Number of Recreation Facilities

45

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 8
  • Tennis Courts - 4
  • Volleyball Courts - 2
  • Basketball Courts - 3
  • Ball Diamonds - 7
  • Sports Fields - 10
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Splash Pad - 1
  • Beach - 1
  • Sports Court - 1
  • Boating Facility - 1
  • Botanical Garden - 1
  • Fishing Location - 1
  • Trails - 3
  • Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Bay Ridges

There are 71 transit stops in Bay Ridges. Rail stations include Pickering GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 23%
  • Commute to another city - 76%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 77%
  • Transit - 17%
  • Walk/bike - 3%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 21%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 20%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 16%
  • 60 minutes and over - 20%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 21%

Work and Education in Bay Ridges

In this neighbourhood, 20% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 58% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 12%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 7%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 9%
  • $200,000 and over - 4%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 23%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 20%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 11%
  • Health care and social assistance - 10%
  • Construction - 9%

Employment

  • Employed - 61% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 33% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Bay Ridges Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 35% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% 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 - 39%
  • Semi-detached house - 11%
  • Duplex - 10%
  • Row house - 15%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 8%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 15%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 25%
  • Not condominium - 74%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 9%
  • 2 bedrooms - 18%
  • 3 bedrooms - 48%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 25%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 56%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 5%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 2%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 3%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 4%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 9%
  • 1960 or before - 17%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 77%
  • Renter - 22%

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