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

Uptown is a family-friendly neighbourhood with easy access to amenities.

Property Pulse

Uptown offers mostly townhouses and duplexes, with newer homes and attractive features like open concept layouts.

Community Canvas

Uptown is home to a diverse community of families, young professionals, and retirees from various ethnic backgrounds.

What You'll Love

You'll love the great schools, parks, and recreational facilities in Uptown, perfect for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

Have a look around Uptown.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people over 80. Located in north end of Burlington, Uptown is a neighbourhood which is primarily composed of semi-detached homes and condos, as well as a commercial area at Upper Middle Rd and Appleby Line. Residents have quick access to major roadways such as the Appleby line and Queen Elizabeth Way.

People & Families in Uptown

Families with kids make up 53% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 19% of households and 23% of households are one person living alone. People in Uptown come from 47 different ethnic origins, and 40% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

510

Neighbourhood Population

1,524

Household Size

  • 1 person - 23%
  • 2 persons - 23%
  • 3 persons - 22%
  • 4 persons - 19%
  • 5 or more persons - 7%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 22%
  • Non-family households - 1%
  • Families with children - 52%
  • Couples without children - 18%
  • Multiple families in household - 1%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 27%
  • 2 children - 32%
  • 3 or more children - 8%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 22%
  • 15 to 64 years - 56%
  • 65 years and over - 21%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Canadian - 16%
  • English - 16%
  • Irish - 13%
  • Polish - 11%
  • Scottish - 11%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 11%
  • 35 to 44 years - 36%
  • 45 to 54 years - 18%
  • 55 to 64 years - 9%
  • 65 to 74 years - 6%
  • 75 to 84 years - 7%
  • 85 years and over - 8%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 7%
  • 5 to 9 years - 7%
  • 10 to 14 years - 7%
  • 15 to 19 years - 4%
  • 20 to 29 years - 7%
  • 30 to 39 years - 16%
  • 40 to 49 years - 16%
  • 50 to 59 years - 6%
  • 60 to 69 years - 5%
  • over 70 years - 15%

Uptown Schools

Uptown has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 9 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving Uptown . The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

9

Catholic Schools

5

Private Schools

1

Having Fun in Uptown

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Uptown feature playgrounds for kids. There are 2 parks in Uptown , with 5 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.

Number of Parks

2

Number of Recreation Facilities

5

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 2
  • Basketball Courts - 2
  • Sports Field - 1
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Getting Around in Uptown

There are 27 transit stops in this neighbourhood. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters, a mix of commuting within and outside the city, and people have mostly short commutes.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 42%
  • Commute to another city - 56%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 83%
  • Transit - 10%
  • Walk/bike - 4%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 31%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 20%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 4%
  • 60 minutes and over - 10%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 33%

Work and Education in Uptown

In Uptown , 45% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 76% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 1%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 1%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 4%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 9%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 8%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 14%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 13%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 12%
  • $200,000 and over - 5%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 20%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 14%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Manufacturing - 17%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 12%
  • Health care and social assistance - 10%

Employment

  • Employed - 66% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 2% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 30% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Uptown Homes

In Uptown , there are mostly townhouses and duplexes. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 41% 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 - 0%
  • Semi-detached house - 22%
  • Duplex - 0%
  • Row house - 63%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 13%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 13%
  • Not condominium - 87%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 10%
  • 2 bedrooms - 4%
  • 3 bedrooms - 78%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 6%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 0%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 2%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 23%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 47%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 13%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 16%
  • 1960 or before - 0%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 77%
  • Renter - 23%

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