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.
Blue Grass Meadows is a peaceful neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.
Homes in Blue Grass Meadows are mainly single detached, two-storey houses on good-sized lots.
A mix of families, retirees, and immigrants from 112 different ethnic origins
You'll love the easy access to Highway 401, the abundance of parks, and the great schools.
Blue Grass Meadows has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. The Blue Grass Meadows neighbourhood is in southeast Whitby. The neighbourhood features plenty of natural areas, parks, and multi-use paths, and it has easy access to Highway 401. A major shopping area lies at the intersection of Dundas Street East and Thickson Rd. Housing is mainly single detached, two-storey homes on good-sized lots, as well as townhomes and row homes.
People & Families in Blue Grass Meadows
Families with kids make up 47% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 29% of households and 19% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 112 different ethnic origins, and 25% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
4,675
Neighbourhood Population
13,136
Household Size
- 1 person - 18%
- 2 persons - 33%
- 3 persons - 18%
- 4 persons - 17%
- 5 or more persons - 11%
Household Types
- One-person households - 18%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 47%
- Couples without children - 28%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 27%
- 2 children - 23%
- 3 or more children - 10%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 14%
- 15 to 64 years - 66%
- 65 years and over - 19%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 27%
- English - 27%
- Scottish - 22%
- Irish - 20%
- French - 9%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 8%
- 35 to 44 years - 14%
- 45 to 54 years - 21%
- 55 to 64 years - 21%
- 65 to 74 years - 17%
- 75 to 84 years - 10%
- 85 years and over - 4%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 12%
- 30 to 39 years - 10%
- 40 to 49 years - 11%
- 50 to 59 years - 17%
- 60 to 69 years - 12%
- over 70 years - 11%
Blue Grass Meadows Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and French Immersion.
Public Schools
10
Catholic Schools
5
Public
Having Fun in Blue Grass Meadows
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 14 parks in this neighbourhood, with 39 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
14
Number of Recreation Facilities
39
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 11
- Rink - 1
- Tennis Courts - 4
- Basketball Courts - 7
- Ball Diamonds - 4
- Sports Fields - 6
- Splash Pad - 1
- Sports Courts - 2
- Trails - 3
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Getting Around in Blue Grass Meadows
There are 133 transit stops in Blue Grass Meadows. Rail stations include Durham College Oshawa GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 29%
- Commute to another city - 69%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 85%
- Transit - 10%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 25%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 12%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 10%
- 60 minutes and over - 23%
- Less than 15 minutes - 27%
Work and Education in Blue Grass Meadows
In Blue Grass Meadows, 26% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 67% 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 - 4%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 13%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 11%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 13%
- $200,000 and over - 11%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 25%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Retail trade - 13%
- Health care and social assistance - 10%
- Construction - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 59% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 35% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Blue Grass Meadows Homes
In Blue Grass Meadows, there are mostly detached homes. Blue Grass Meadows has a consistent population, with 29% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% 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 - 78%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 5%
- Row house - 6%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 9%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 7%
- Not condominium - 92%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 6%
- 2 bedrooms - 6%
- 3 bedrooms - 38%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 48%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 23%
- 1981 to 1990 - 49%
- 1991 to 2000 - 10%
- 2001 to 2005 - 2%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 4%
- 1960 or before - 9%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 84%
- Renter - 15%