Best for families
The best neighbourhoods for families in Ottawa
Ranked by the share of residents aged 0 to 14, among areas with at least one public school inside the boundary. Areas with fewer than 1,500 residents are left out. A school inside a neighbourhood does not guarantee a place there, so check the school board's locator with the exact address.
| # | Neighbourhood | Children under 15 | Schools inside | Median home | Renters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stonebridge and Half Moon BaySuburban · Barrhaven | 24% | 7 | $735K* | 19% |
| 2 | Findlay CreekSuburban · South End | 24% | 1 | $691K* | 13% |
| 3 | Portobello SouthSuburban · Orléans & East | 23% | 12 | $629K* | 17% |
| 4 | Brookside and Morgan's GrantSuburban · Kanata & Stittsville | 23% | 4 | $649K* | 18% |
| 5 | Stittsville NorthSuburban · Kanata & Stittsville | 23% | 1 | $704K* | 17% |
| 6 | Stittsville EastSuburban · Kanata & Stittsville | 22% | 2 | $648K* | 19% |
| 7 | Chapman MillsSuburban · Barrhaven | 21% | 5 | $648K* | 28% |
| 8 | Ledbury and Heron GateTower district · South End | 21% | 7 | $367K* | 72% |
| 9 | Riverside SouthSuburban · South End | 21% | 8 | $702K* | 12% |
| 10 | Glen CairnSuburban · Kanata & Stittsville | 21% | 4 | $595K* | 19% |
| 11 | Bridlewood and Emerald MeadowsSuburban · Kanata & Stittsville | 20% | 8 | $659K* | 12% |
| 12 | Chapel Hill SouthSuburban · Orléans & East | 20% | 4 | $684K* | 13% |
| 13 | Old Barrhaven EastSuburban · Barrhaven | 19% | 9 | $596K* | 22% |
| 14 | Old Barrhaven WestSuburban · Barrhaven | 19% | 9 | $595K* | 11% |
| 15 | GreelyVillage · Rural & Villages | 19% | 2 | $803K* | 8% |
Figures are estimates from open data; see each guide for sources. Ranking is a starting point, not advice: visit before you decide.
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