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 family-friendly neighbourhood with plenty of green space, parks, and a dynamic population.

Property Pulse

Mostly newer single-detached two-storey homes with attractive features like finished basements and spacious kitchens.

Community Canvas

A community of people from various ethnic origins, with a high percentage of families with children.

What You'll Love

The abundance of parks and recreational facilities, great schools and special programs, and access to views of the Niagara Escarpment.

Have a look around Scott.

Scott has a dynamic population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, families with teens, people in their 30s, and people in their 40s. The Scott neighbourhood is in southwest Milton, and features plenty of green space, ponds, and park lands, as well as access to views of the Niagara Escarpment. The neighbourhood is predominantly residential, with a a small commercial area located along Derry Rd. Homes are newer, largely single-detached two-storeys, with some semi-detached, as well as townhouse complexes.

People & Families in Scott

Families with kids make up 70% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 15% of households and 7% of households are one person living alone. People in Scott come from 110 different ethnic origins, and 44% are first-generation immigrants, while 33% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

3,240

Neighbourhood Population

11,955

Household Size

  • 1 person - 6%
  • 2 persons - 18%
  • 3 persons - 18%
  • 4 persons - 32%
  • 5 or more persons - 25%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 6%
  • Non-family households - 0%
  • Families with children - 69%
  • Couples without children - 14%
  • Multiple families in household - 6%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 23%
  • 2 children - 36%
  • 3 or more children - 18%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 31%
  • 15 to 64 years - 62%
  • 65 years and over - 5%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • East Indian - 16%
  • English - 13%
  • Canadian - 12%
  • Pakistani - 11%
  • Scottish - 9%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 16%
  • 35 to 44 years - 39%
  • 45 to 54 years - 26%
  • 55 to 64 years - 10%
  • 65 to 74 years - 5%
  • 75 to 84 years - 2%
  • 85 years and over - 0%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 11%
  • 5 to 9 years - 11%
  • 10 to 14 years - 8%
  • 15 to 19 years - 5%
  • 20 to 29 years - 7%
  • 30 to 39 years - 19%
  • 40 to 49 years - 17%
  • 50 to 59 years - 7%
  • 60 to 69 years - 4%
  • over 70 years - 1%

Scott Schools

Scott has great secondary schools and secondary special programs. There are 4 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, and Gifted/Talented Program.

Public Schools

4

Catholic Schools

4

Having Fun in Scott

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 6 parks in this neighbourhood, with 18 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

6

Number of Recreation Facilities

18

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 6
  • Basketball Courts - 3
  • Ball Diamond - 1
  • Sports Fields - 3
  • Splash Pad - 1
  • Sports Court - 1
  • Trails - 3
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Getting Around in Scott

There are 45 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In Scott, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 23%
  • Commute to another city - 77%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 86%
  • Transit - 10%
  • Walk/bike - 1%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 15%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 29%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 18%
  • 60 minutes and over - 22%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 14%

Work and Education in Scott

In Scott, 52% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 80% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 2%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 2%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 4%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 15%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 13%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 18%
  • $200,000 and over - 14%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 21%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
  • Management occupations - 16%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 11%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 9%
  • Manufacturing - 9%

Employment

  • Employed - 69% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 26% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Scott Homes

In Scott, there are mostly detached homes. This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, with 60% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% having moved within the past year. It has mostly newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 66%
  • Semi-detached house - 12%
  • Duplex - 0%
  • Row house - 16%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 4%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 4%
  • Not condominium - 95%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 0%
  • 2 bedrooms - 4%
  • 3 bedrooms - 36%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 59%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 0%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 0%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 0%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 1%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 58%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 39%
  • 1960 or before - 0%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 90%
  • Renter - 9%

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