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 easy access to transportation and great schools.

Property Pulse

Mostly townhouses and duplexes with older homes and attractive features like gyms and indoor pools.

Community Canvas

A mix of families, couples, and individuals, creating a welcoming community.

What You'll Love

The abundance of parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities for outdoor activities and family fun.

Have a look around Freeman.

Freeman 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. Freeman is a mixed residential and commercial neighbourhood in central Burlington. Residents enjoy easy access to the Queen Elizabeth Way and the GO Transit commuter rail service.

People & Families in Freeman

Families with kids make up 44% of households in Freeman, while couples without children make up 24% of households and 27% of households are one person living alone. People in Freeman come from 74 different ethnic origins, and 23% are first-generation immigrants, while 27% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

1,515

Neighbourhood Population

3,694

Household Size

  • 1 person - 26%
  • 2 persons - 33%
  • 3 persons - 19%
  • 4 persons - 11%
  • 5 or more persons - 7%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 27%
  • Non-family households - 3%
  • Families with children - 43%
  • Couples without children - 24%
  • Multiple families in household - 1%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 32%
  • 2 children - 23%
  • 3 or more children - 9%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 17%
  • 15 to 64 years - 71%
  • 65 years and over - 10%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 29%
  • Canadian - 28%
  • Scottish - 19%
  • Irish - 18%
  • German - 10%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 18%
  • 35 to 44 years - 25%
  • 45 to 54 years - 21%
  • 55 to 64 years - 18%
  • 65 to 74 years - 9%
  • 75 to 84 years - 3%
  • 85 years and over - 1%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 6%
  • 5 to 9 years - 5%
  • 10 to 14 years - 5%
  • 15 to 19 years - 5%
  • 20 to 29 years - 15%
  • 30 to 39 years - 18%
  • 40 to 49 years - 13%
  • 50 to 59 years - 12%
  • 60 to 69 years - 9%
  • over 70 years - 3%

Freeman Schools

Freeman has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 8 public schools, 7 Catholic schools, 1 private school, and 1 alternative/special school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, Christian, and Special Education School.

Public Schools

8

Catholic Schools

7

Private Schools

1

Having Fun in Freeman

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Freeman feature playgrounds for kids. There are 2 parks in this neighbourhood, with 8 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.

Number of Parks

2

Number of Recreation Facilities

8

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 2
  • Tennis Courts - 2
  • Basketball Court - 1
  • Ball Diamonds - 2
  • Sports Court - 1
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Getting Around in Freeman

There are 67 transit stops in Freeman. Rail stations include Burlington GO. In Freeman, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 48%
  • Commute to another city - 49%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 83%
  • Transit - 10%
  • Walk/bike - 4%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 34%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 16%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 7%
  • 60 minutes and over - 14%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 26%

Work and Education in Freeman

In this neighbourhood, 30% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 69% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 7%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 8%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 5%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 8%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 7%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 12%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 7%
  • $200,000 and over - 5%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 30%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 13%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 13%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 14%
  • Health care and social assistance - 12%
  • Accommodation and food services - 9%

Employment

  • Employed - 73% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 21% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Freeman Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly townhouses and duplexes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 44% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 17% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 21%
  • Semi-detached house - 7%
  • Duplex - 2%
  • Row house - 57%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 9%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 35%
  • Not condominium - 63%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 6%
  • 2 bedrooms - 35%
  • 3 bedrooms - 47%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 11%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 19%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 24%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 17%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 5%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 4%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 11%
  • 1960 or before - 17%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 62%
  • Renter - 37%

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