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 with a diverse population and a strong sense of community.
Newer homes, spacious layouts, and attractive features like open-concept designs and stainless steel appliances.
A mix of families, professionals, and immigrants from various ethnic backgrounds contribute to a vibrant community.
Great schools, a variety of special programs, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
This neighbourhood 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 Walker area is a new residential development in southwest Milton. Construction began in 2015.
People & Families in Walker
Families with kids make up 66% of households in Walker, while couples without children make up 19% of households and 9% of households are one person living alone. People in Walker come from 72 different ethnic origins, and 47% are first-generation immigrants, while 34% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
1,060
Neighbourhood Population
3,664
Household Size
- 1 person - 9%
- 2 persons - 24%
- 3 persons - 22%
- 4 persons - 25%
- 5 or more persons - 18%
Household Types
- One-person households - 9%
- Non-family households - 1%
- Families with children - 65%
- Couples without children - 19%
- Multiple families in household - 4%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 28%
- 2 children - 31%
- 3 or more children - 16%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 27%
- 15 to 64 years - 65%
- 65 years and over - 7%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- East Indian - 19%
- Canadian - 13%
- English - 11%
- Pakistani - 10%
- Scottish - 8%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 30%
- 35 to 44 years - 35%
- 45 to 54 years - 21%
- 55 to 64 years - 7%
- 65 to 74 years - 3%
- 75 to 84 years - 0%
- 85 years and over - 0%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 11%
- 5 to 9 years - 9%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 23%
- 40 to 49 years - 14%
- 50 to 59 years - 5%
- 60 to 69 years - 3%
- over 70 years - 3%
Walker Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 5 public schools and 5 Catholic schools serving Walker. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement, French Immersion, Gifted/Talented Program, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
5
Catholic Schools
5
Getting Around in Walker
There are 0 transit stops in Walker. In Walker, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 22%
- Commute to another city - 77%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 92%
- Transit - 6%
- Walk/bike - 1%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 19%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 27%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 15%
- 60 minutes and over - 22%
- Less than 15 minutes - 14%
Work and Education in Walker
In this neighbourhood, 45% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 77% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 2%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 3%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 4%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 7%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 8%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 19%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 15%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
- $200,000 and over - 4%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 19%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 10%
- Manufacturing - 10%
- Retail trade - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 76% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 19% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Walker Homes
In Walker, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, with 89% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 23% having moved within the past year. It has mostly newer homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 34%
- Semi-detached house - 9%
- Duplex - 0%
- Row house - 55%
- 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 - 4%
- 3 bedrooms - 60%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 34%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 0%
- 1981 to 1990 - 0%
- 1991 to 2000 - 0%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 21%
- 2011 to 2016 - 78%
- 1960 or before - 0%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 79%
- Renter - 20%