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Mill Street Towns / Neighbourhood guide

Markham · A CLOSER LOOK

Mill Street Towns
location & neighbourhood.

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The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
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01 / THE SETTING

Mill Street Towns location:
Markham.

Vinegar Hill is a neighbourhood within Markham, Ontario, which is located in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

73 Main Street South. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Markham

73 Main Street South

Provider neighbourhood

Vinegar Hill

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

The character of Vinegar Hill is exemplified by its relaxed ambience. It is very easy to reach green spaces from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood since there are around 10 of them nearby for residents to explore. This part of Markham is also quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - however some areas can be quite noisy, especially closer to Highway 407.

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Getting around

Cars are an excellent medium of transportation in this part of the city. The majority of real estate listings are a very short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Highway 407, and it is especially convenient to access a parking spot. However, commuting by public transit is difficult in Vinegar Hill. Nevertheless, the nearest rapid transit station, such as Hwy 7 / Main Markham, Highway 7 / Galsworthy Dr and Hwy 7 / Wootten on the Viva Purple, is commonly a short distance away from most houses in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is served by a few bus lines, and most homes are very close to a bus stop. Cycling is easy in Vinegar Hill. However, getting around as a pedestrian in this area is not very popular, although most daily needs are convenient to meet without a car.

Everyday essentials

A grocery store is typically reachable within a rather short distance from most homes for sale in Vinegar Hill. In addition, this neighbourhood is a good place in which to eat out, and a limited number of coffee shops is available as well. With regards to education, it is a reasonably short walk to get to schools and daycares from anywhere in Vinegar Hill.

Local character

The character of Vinegar Hill is exemplified by its relaxed ambience. It is very easy to reach green spaces from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood since there are around 10 of them nearby for residents to explore. This part of Markham is also quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - however some areas can be quite noisy, especially closer to Highway 407.

Surrounding homes

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing around two thirds of buildings in Vinegar Hill, while duplexes are also present in the housing stock. This area offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy nearly 90% of the properties in Vinegar Hill while the remainder are rented. About 30% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed between 1980 and 1990, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1990s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Mill Street Towns
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

3.9/ 5

At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Markham: 3.8 / 5

Elementary schools

3.9/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

Markham: 4.5 / 5

Public transit

2.2/ 5

Transit is available for most trips

Markham: 1.9 / 5

Groceries

3.3/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Markham: 3.4 / 5

Wellness

2.9/ 5

Some amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Markham: 2.0 / 5

Restaurants

3.4/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Markham: 3.3 / 5

Walking

2.2/ 5

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Markham: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

3.6/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Markham: 2.9 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Markham: 3.9 / 5

Vibrancy

0.9/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Markham: 1.1 / 5

Shopping

3.5/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Markham: 3.4 / 5

Childcare

4.3/ 5

At least one daycare within a short walk

Markham: 4.5 / 5

Nightlife

1.7/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Markham: 1.5 / 5

Cafés

2.8/ 5

Variety of cafés within a short drive

Markham: 2.4 / 5

Quiet

3.4/ 5

Few sources of noise nearby

Markham: 4.5 / 5

Parks

5.0/ 5

Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Markham: 3.8 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Mill Street Towns nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

162 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

19 places
Elementary school / High school607 m

Silverwoods International School

5871 Highway 7

online/site based, all year round

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High school652 m

Cambridge Academy - Markham

5873 Highway 7 E

online/site based

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Elementary school1.2 km

James Robinson Public School

90 Robinson St

JK-8 · english · York Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

St Patrick Catholic Elementary School

5607 Highway #7

JK-8 · catholic · York Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Franklin Street Public School

21 Franklin St

JK-8 · english, french immersion · York Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Sir Richard W Scott Catholic Elementary School

90 Roxbury St

JK-8 · catholic · York Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

William Armstrong Public School

11 Major Buttons Dr

JK-8 · english · York Region District School Board

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High school1.4 km

Markham District High School

89 Church St

9-12 · english · York Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.5 km

Roy H Crosby Public School

115 Drakefield Rd

JK-8 · english · York Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.8 km

Boxwood Public School

30 Boxwood Cres

JK-8 · english · York Region District School Board

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Elementary school2.0 km

Legacy Public School

61 Russell Jarvis Dr

JK-8 · english · York Region District School Board

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High school2.2 km

Canada Benson Academy - Markham

8515 McCowan Road

online/site based, all year round

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High school2.4 km

Middlefield Collegiate Institute

525 Highglen Ave

9-12 · english · York Region District School Board

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High school2.6 km

Father Michael McGivney Catholic High School

5300 14th Ave

9-12 · catholic · York Catholic District School Board

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High school2.7 km

Markville Secondary School

1000 Carlton Rd

9-12 · english · York Region District School Board

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High school2.8 km

St Brother André Catholic High School

6160 16th Ave E

9-12 · catholic · York Catholic District School Board

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High school3.1 km

Sharpminds Tutoring Inc.

137 Main Street N

online/site based, all year round

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Transit nearby

35 places
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Dining nearby

40 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

38 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Vinegar Hill
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at Mill Street Towns. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$157,868

Residents in the study area

577

Owner households

75.5%

Commute on foot

4.8%

Population age

0 to 4
3.9%
5 to 9
5.1%
10 to 14
6.2%
15 to 19
6.4%
20 to 34
15.2%
35 to 49
17.9%
50 to 64
24.4%
65 to 79
15.0%
80 and over
5.9%

Housing type

Single detached
59.2%
Apartment 5 or more floors
18.9%
Row houses
17.5%
Duplex
2.6%
Apartment 1-4 floors
1.3%
Semi detached
0.5%

Household composition

Single person
25.3%
Multi person
1.9%
Single family
72.2%
Multi family
0.6%

Commute mode

Car
84.3%
Public transit
6.1%
Other
4.9%
Foot
4.8%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$157,868
Average individual income
$62,904

Total

Total individuals
577

Owners vs Renters

Owners
75.5%
Renters
24.5%

Official language knowledge

English only
87.7%
English and French
7.4%
Other
4.7%
French only
0.1%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
13.3%
High school
28.8%
Trade certificate
4.4%
College certificate
16.0%
University certificate
2.5%
Bachelor degree
26.4%
Post graduate degree
8.6%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
61.8%
Yue (Cantonese)
11.8%
Mandarin
10.5%
English and non-official language(s)
6.1%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.7%
Tamil
1.7%
Italian
1.6%
Macedonian
1.5%
Greek
0.9%
Urdu
0.9%
Spanish
0.5%
Arabic
0.5%
French
0.4%
Hindi
0.1%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near Mill Street Towns:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

York Region District School Board ↗York Catholic District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Mill Street Towns address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

73 Main Street South

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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YOUR VISIT

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

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Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 43.8680975, -79.2576357. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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