Orangeville is the county seat of Dufferin County and has over 30,000 residents. The best neighbourhood for your family depends on the kind of home you want, how close you want to be to schools and parks, and whether you prefer a town lifestyle or more land. Here is how the main options compare, based on what we know about the town and its market.
Mature streets with century homes around Zina and Elizabeth Streets sit close to the historic downtown along Broadway, where locally owned shops, cafés, restaurants and galleries are part of everyday life. Victorian and heritage homes line Broadway, Zina Street, Elizabeth Street, York Street and Wellington Street, so these streets suit families who want character and a walkable routine. Heritage properties and fully renovated downtown homes can trade above the typical price bands, so plan your budget with that in mind.
Newer subdivisions on the east and west sides of town offer a wide range of detached, semi-detached and townhouse options, which gives growing families more room to choose from. Townhomes and condominiums are another option for families who want a lower-maintenance home.
Families in Orangeville are served by the Upper Grand District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. Secondary options include Orangeville District Secondary School and Westside Secondary School, with a wide network of elementary schools across town. For recreation, Island Lake Conservation Area offers trails, paddling and fishing minutes from downtown, and the Alder Street recreation centre, Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre and Orangeville Public Library add to the options. Headwaters Health Care Centre is the regional hospital, and the Orangeville Farmers’ Market, Blues and Jazz Festival and Art Walk of Tree Sculptures bring the community together through the year.
Source: Statistics Canada 2021, LiveBy
Census figures for Orangeville: median age 38.8, median household income $103,000 and median home value $750,000. Source: Statistics Canada 2021; The Canadian Real Estate Association.
If you want more land and privacy, Mono is the country option in the Headwaters. The township sits on higher ground with rolling, tree-covered hills, and its rural estate homes are spread across Mono Center, Hockley Village and Camilla. Buyers choose Mono for the landscape, the quiet and the lifestyle. Elementary students attend Mono-Amaranth Public School or Hockley Highlands Public School, and secondary students typically attend schools in nearby Orangeville or Caledon. Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve, the Bruce Trail and Monora Park offer hiking, skiing and cycling close by.
The two communities have very different age profiles. Mono’s median age is 49, compared with 38.8 in Orangeville. Source: Statistics Canada 2021; The Canadian Real Estate Association.
Source: Statistics Canada 2021, LiveBy
Read our Orangeville community guide and Mono community guide for more on each area, or see whether Orangeville is a good place to live. When you are ready to look at homes, browse current listings, find your new home, or use the mortgage calculator to see what your budget could look like.