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

Historic and downtown centre with a mix of century homes and more recent homes.

Property Pulse

Older homes, mostly condos and townhouses, with a mix of owner and renter-occupied.

Community Canvas

Diverse community of people from different ethnic origins, with a mix of families and retirees.

What You'll Love

Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities, and a vibrant downtown with restaurants and boutiques.

Have a look around Old Milton.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 30s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. The Old Milton neighbourhood is a long strip based along Main Street, and running between, roughly, Bronte Rd and Thompson Rd. It is the historic and downtown centre of Milton, with a mix of century homes, wartime bungalows, and more recent homes, mainly single-detached on generous lots. The commercial and service areas feature restaurants, boutiques, a farmer's market, and Town Hall.

People & Families in Old Milton

Families with kids make up 29% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 25% of households and 41% of households are one person living alone. People in Old Milton come from 47 different ethnic origins, and 22% are first-generation immigrants, while 22% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

945

Neighbourhood Population

2,009

Household Size

  • 1 person - 39%
  • 2 persons - 34%
  • 3 persons - 12%
  • 4 persons - 9%
  • 5 or more persons - 3%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 40%
  • Non-family households - 4%
  • Families with children - 29%
  • Couples without children - 25%
  • Multiple families in household - 1%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 25%
  • 2 children - 22%
  • 3 or more children - 4%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 12%
  • 15 to 64 years - 59%
  • 65 years and over - 27%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Canadian - 30%
  • Scottish - 29%
  • English - 25%
  • Irish - 23%
  • German - 8%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 2%
  • 25 to 34 years - 12%
  • 35 to 44 years - 11%
  • 45 to 54 years - 16%
  • 55 to 64 years - 14%
  • 65 to 74 years - 21%
  • 75 to 84 years - 10%
  • 85 years and over - 7%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 3%
  • 5 to 9 years - 4%
  • 10 to 14 years - 3%
  • 15 to 19 years - 4%
  • 20 to 29 years - 10%
  • 30 to 39 years - 11%
  • 40 to 49 years - 11%
  • 50 to 59 years - 13%
  • 60 to 69 years - 14%
  • over 70 years - 16%

Old Milton Schools

Old Milton has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 9 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 3 private schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, French Immersion, Gifted/Talented Program, Christian, Islamic, International Baccalaureate, and Montessori.

Public Schools

9

Catholic Schools

5

Private Schools

3

Having Fun in Old Milton

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and skating. There are 5 parks in Old Milton, with 15 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

5

Number of Recreation Facilities

15

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 2
  • Pool - 1
  • Rink - 1
  • Tennis Courts - 2
  • Ball Diamonds - 3
  • Splash Pads - 2
  • Botanical Garden - 1
  • Trails - 2
  • Arts/Performance Facility - 1
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Getting Around in Old Milton

There are 68 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Milton GO. In Old Milton, there are mostly vehicle commuters and a mix of commuting within and outside the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

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

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 83%
  • Transit - 6%
  • Walk/bike - 8%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 19%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 21%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 7%
  • 60 minutes and over - 14%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 36%

Work and Education in Old Milton

In this neighbourhood, 22% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 59% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 20%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 8%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 7%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 5%
  • $200,000 and over - 6%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 29%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 18%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 14%
  • Manufacturing - 12%
  • Accommodation and food services - 10%

Employment

  • Employed - 56% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 39% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Old Milton Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly condos and townhouses. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 46% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 19% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 24%
  • Semi-detached house - 1%
  • Duplex - 3%
  • Row house - 16%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 16%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 35%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 34%
  • Not condominium - 65%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 26%
  • 2 bedrooms - 29%
  • 3 bedrooms - 26%
  • No bedrooms - 1%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 16%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 35%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 16%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 14%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 1%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 1%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 0%
  • 1960 or before - 30%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 57%
  • Renter - 42%

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