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 rural community with a consistent population, popular with families and people in their 40s-60s.
Mostly detached homes, older construction, owner-occupied, with 3-4 bedrooms and country living vibes.
Diverse community with residents from 69 different ethnic origins, including first and second-generation immigrants.
Great schools, parks with water access, nature parks, and a variety of recreational facilities.
Nassagaweya has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Nassagaweya is a rural community in north-west Milton, named for a former township. The township was created in 1819, its name derived from the Mississauga word nazhesahgewayyong, meaning 'river with two outlets.' This refers to the fact that watercourses in the township drain to both Lake Ontario and the Grand River system. Nassagaweya was originally part of Halton County. When the Regional Municipality of Halton was created in 1974, the township became part of the Town of Milton.
People & Families in Nassagaweya
Families with kids make up 44% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 36% of households and 13% of households are one person living alone. People in Nassagaweya come from 69 different ethnic origins, and 21% are first-generation immigrants, while 25% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
1,855
Neighbourhood Population
5,346
Household Size
- 1 person - 12%
- 2 persons - 38%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 19%
- 5 or more persons - 12%
Household Types
- One-person households - 12%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 44%
- Couples without children - 35%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 21%
- 2 children - 23%
- 3 or more children - 9%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 14%
- 15 to 64 years - 67%
- 65 years and over - 17%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 36%
- Canadian - 26%
- Scottish - 24%
- Irish - 18%
- German - 15%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 4%
- 35 to 44 years - 14%
- 45 to 54 years - 27%
- 55 to 64 years - 26%
- 65 to 74 years - 18%
- 75 to 84 years - 8%
- 85 years and over - 3%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 9%
- 30 to 39 years - 6%
- 40 to 49 years - 14%
- 50 to 59 years - 19%
- 60 to 69 years - 14%
- over 70 years - 7%
Nassagaweya Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 7 public schools, 12 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, French Immersion, Gifted/Talented Program, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
7
Catholic Schools
12
Private Schools
1
Public
Catholic
Private
Having Fun in Nassagaweya
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Nassagaweya feature water access and nature parks. There are 6 parks in Nassagaweya, with 29 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
6
Number of Recreation Facilities
29
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Tennis Courts - 4
- Community Centre - 1
- Winter Sports Facilities - 6
- Boating Facility - 1
- BMX Track - 1
- Campground - 1
- Fishing Locations - 2
- Trails - 10
- Nature Centre - 1
- Arts/Performance Facilities - 2
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Getting Around in Nassagaweya
There are 19 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Nassagaweya, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 29%
- Commute to another city - 70%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 95%
- Transit - 2%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 27%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 25%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 20%
- 60 minutes and over - 13%
- Less than 15 minutes - 13%
Work and Education in Nassagaweya
In Nassagaweya, 36% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 72% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 6%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 2%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 3%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 4%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 4%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 10%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 14%
- $200,000 and over - 25%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Management occupations - 21%
- Sales and service occupations - 18%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 13%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 10%
- Retail trade - 9%
- Educational services - 8%
Employment
- Employed - 64% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 32% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Nassagaweya Homes
In Nassagaweya, there are mostly detached homes. Nassagaweya has a consistent population, with 27% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 97%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 0%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 0%
- Not condominium - 98%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 2%
- 2 bedrooms - 4%
- 3 bedrooms - 38%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 54%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 33%
- 1981 to 1990 - 18%
- 1991 to 2000 - 10%
- 2001 to 2005 - 6%
- 2006 to 2010 - 4%
- 2011 to 2016 - 3%
- 1960 or before - 23%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 92%
- Renter - 7%