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 welcoming community with a rural feel and a strong sense of belonging.

Property Pulse

Mostly older, detached homes with spacious interiors and features like hardwood floors and granite counters.

Community Canvas

A mix of families, couples, and retirees from diverse ethnic backgrounds, creating a vibrant and inclusive neighbourhood.

What You'll Love

Excellent schools, beautiful parks, and a close-knit community with a variety of recreational facilities.

Have a look around Nelson.

This neighbourhood 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. Nelson is a rural area on the west side of Milton, named for a former township.

People & Families in Nelson

Families with kids make up 41% of households in Nelson, while couples without children make up 35% of households and 16% of households are one person living alone. People in Nelson come from 39 different ethnic origins, and 26% are first-generation immigrants, while 31% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

370

Neighbourhood Population

1,047

Household Size

  • 1 person - 16%
  • 2 persons - 41%
  • 3 persons - 15%
  • 4 persons - 13%
  • 5 or more persons - 12%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 16%
  • Non-family households - 2%
  • Families with children - 40%
  • Couples without children - 35%
  • Multiple families in household - 4%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 25%
  • 2 children - 16%
  • 3 or more children - 12%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 13%
  • 15 to 64 years - 63%
  • 65 years and over - 22%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 27%
  • Italian - 20%
  • Canadian - 16%
  • Scottish - 16%
  • Irish - 15%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 5%
  • 35 to 44 years - 7%
  • 45 to 54 years - 18%
  • 55 to 64 years - 31%
  • 65 to 74 years - 20%
  • 75 to 84 years - 7%
  • 85 years and over - 6%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 3%
  • 5 to 9 years - 4%
  • 10 to 14 years - 5%
  • 15 to 19 years - 4%
  • 20 to 29 years - 10%
  • 30 to 39 years - 8%
  • 40 to 49 years - 10%
  • 50 to 59 years - 18%
  • 60 to 69 years - 16%
  • over 70 years - 11%

Nelson Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 11 public schools and 8 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Gifted/Talented Program.

Public Schools

11

Catholic Schools

8

Having Fun in Nelson

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. 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

  • Track - 1
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Climbing Wall - 1
  • Campground - 1
  • Trails - 3
  • Fitness/Weight Room - 1
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Getting Around in Nelson

There are 76 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 - 38%
  • Commute to another city - 63%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 90%
  • Transit - 3%
  • Walk/bike - 4%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 27%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 17%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 13%
  • 60 minutes and over - 7%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 31%

Work and Education in Nelson

In this neighbourhood, 39% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 70% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 4%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 2%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 9%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 15%
  • $200,000 and over - 24%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Management occupations - 21%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%
  • Sales and service occupations - 14%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 15%
  • Health care and social assistance - 9%
  • Educational services - 7%

Employment

  • Employed - 58% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 2% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 39% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Nelson Homes

In Nelson, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 24% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 98%
  • Semi-detached house - 0%
  • Duplex - 0%
  • Row house - 1%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 0%
  • Not condominium - 98%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 0%
  • 2 bedrooms - 9%
  • 3 bedrooms - 44%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 46%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 56%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 12%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 4%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 0%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 4%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 0%
  • 1960 or before - 25%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 87%
  • Renter - 10%

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