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 peaceful and established neighbourhood with a diverse community and convenient amenities.
Mostly older single-detached homes with spacious interiors, finished basements, and well-maintained yards.
A welcoming community of families, professionals, and retirees from various ethnic backgrounds.
Great schools, abundant parks, and easy access to transit and major highways.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 40s, people in their 50s, people in their 60s, and people in their 70s. The Royal Orchard neighbourhood, also known as Langstaff, is in northwest Markham, between Bayview Ave on the east and Yonge St on the west, north of Romfield Circuit and Thornheights Road to the north, and with the Rouge River to the south. Royal Orchard Blvd transects the neighbourhood east–west, and a railway line also divides the neighbourhood. A golf course lies in the southern region. Commercial areas and high-rise complexes lie along Yonge St., while most of the area has single-detached homes built in the 1970s-1980s.
People & Families in Royal Orchard
Families with kids make up 45% of households in Royal Orchard, while couples without children make up 26% of households and 24% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 85 different ethnic origins, and 48% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
2,740
Neighbourhood Population
7,030
Household Size
- 1 person - 24%
- 2 persons - 33%
- 3 persons - 18%
- 4 persons - 16%
- 5 or more persons - 6%
Household Types
- One-person households - 24%
- Non-family households - 2%
- Families with children - 44%
- Couples without children - 26%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 31%
- 2 children - 26%
- 3 or more children - 5%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 13%
- 15 to 64 years - 59%
- 65 years and over - 27%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 18%
- Iranian - 13%
- Scottish - 12%
- Irish - 12%
- Canadian - 10%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 3%
- 35 to 44 years - 11%
- 45 to 54 years - 21%
- 55 to 64 years - 21%
- 65 to 74 years - 18%
- 75 to 84 years - 15%
- 85 years and over - 7%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 9%
- 30 to 39 years - 8%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 12%
- over 70 years - 18%
Royal Orchard Schools
Royal Orchard has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 8 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving Royal Orchard. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
8
Catholic Schools
4
Having Fun in Royal Orchard
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 6 parks in this neighbourhood, with 26 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
6
Number of Recreation Facilities
26
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 6
- Rink - 1
- Tennis Courts - 6
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Sports Fields - 4
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Sports Courts - 2
- Trails - 2
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Getting Around in Royal Orchard
There are 57 transit stops in Royal Orchard. Rail stations include Langstaff GO. In Royal Orchard, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute to another city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 22%
- Commute to another city - 78%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 71%
- Transit - 21%
- Walk/bike - 5%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 28%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 23%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 11%
- 60 minutes and over - 20%
- Less than 15 minutes - 14%
Work and Education in Royal Orchard
In Royal Orchard, 55% 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 - 10%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 7%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 11%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 6%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 9%
- $200,000 and over - 11%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 22%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 14%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 14%
- Retail trade - 12%
- Health care and social assistance - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 56% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 2% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 40% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Royal Orchard Homes
In Royal Orchard, there are a mix of home types. Royal Orchard has a consistent population, with 34% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 11% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 46%
- Semi-detached house - 0%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 10%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 0%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 40%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 31%
- Not condominium - 69%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 5%
- 2 bedrooms - 21%
- 3 bedrooms - 39%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 34%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 81%
- 1981 to 1990 - 9%
- 1991 to 2000 - 2%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 6%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 75%
- Renter - 24%