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 dynamic neighbourhood popular with families, featuring newer homes and plenty of amenities.
Predominantly upscale, 2-storey single-detached homes with attractive features like gas fireplaces and walk-in closets.
A diverse community with residents from 117 different ethnic origins and a mix of first and second-generation immigrants.
Great schools, parks, and recreational facilities make this neighbourhood perfect for families.
Taunton 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 Taunton area is in northeast Oshawa, and is a popular neighbourhood, with plenty of newer homes and ongoing development. There are many amenities and services in Taunton, including schools, a large sports centre/arena, a library, a large shopping centre with big-box stores, and restaurants. Taunton also features parks, and natural wooded areas along waterways, with trails. Housing is predominantly single-detached, many of them upscale, 2-storey homes from the 1990s-2000s.
People & Families in Taunton
Families with kids make up 70% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 16% of households and 7% of households are one person living alone. People in Taunton come from 117 different ethnic origins, and 28% are first-generation immigrants, while 30% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,580
Neighbourhood Population
13,120
Household Size
- 1 person - 6%
- 2 persons - 18%
- 3 persons - 18%
- 4 persons - 30%
- 5 or more persons - 26%
Household Types
- One-person households - 6%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 70%
- Couples without children - 15%
- Multiple families in household - 6%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 22%
- 2 children - 35%
- 3 or more children - 20%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 28%
- 15 to 64 years - 63%
- 65 years and over - 7%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Canadian - 23%
- English - 22%
- Irish - 17%
- Scottish - 16%
- German - 7%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 14%
- 35 to 44 years - 32%
- 45 to 54 years - 29%
- 55 to 64 years - 11%
- 65 to 74 years - 8%
- 75 to 84 years - 2%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 8%
- 5 to 9 years - 10%
- 10 to 14 years - 9%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 9%
- 30 to 39 years - 15%
- 40 to 49 years - 16%
- 50 to 59 years - 9%
- 60 to 69 years - 5%
- over 70 years - 2%
Taunton Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 8 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
8
Catholic Schools
5
Public
Having Fun in Taunton
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Taunton feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 7 parks in this neighbourhood, with 30 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
7
Number of Recreation Facilities
30
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 7
- Pool - 1
- Arena - 1
- Rinks - 4
- Basketball Courts - 3
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Sports Fields - 4
- Track - 1
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Community Garden - 1
- Trails - 3
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
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Getting Around in Taunton
There are 77 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 - 31%
- Commute to another city - 68%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 85%
- Transit - 9%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 30%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 14%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 10%
- 60 minutes and over - 29%
- Less than 15 minutes - 15%
Work and Education in Taunton
In Taunton, 30% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 72% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 1%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 2%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 3%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 4%
- $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 - 19%
- $200,000 and over - 13%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 18%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 15%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Health care and social assistance - 12%
- Retail trade - 10%
- Educational services - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 67% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 27% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Taunton Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Taunton has a dynamic population, with 53% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 13% having moved within the past year. It has mostly newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 94%
- Semi-detached house - 1%
- Duplex - 0%
- Row house - 2%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 0%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 1%
- Not condominium - 98%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 0%
- 2 bedrooms - 3%
- 3 bedrooms - 27%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 68%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 0%
- 1981 to 1990 - 0%
- 1991 to 2000 - 6%
- 2001 to 2005 - 20%
- 2006 to 2010 - 33%
- 2011 to 2016 - 37%
- 1960 or before - 0%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 95%
- Renter - 4%