Discover West Rouge
Neighbourhood overview
What is it like living in West Rouge?
West Rouge is home to 20,670 residents in 7,030 households. Housing is mostly low-rise, with 77 per cent of dwellings being houses and detached houses alone accounting for 54 per cent. About 80 per cent of households own their home.
Walk Score rates local walking at 35 out of 100 and transit at 64 out of 100. Local anchors include Rouge Kitchen, Thai Square, Port Union Bakery and Canadian Tire.
On the move
How easy is it to get around West Rouge?
Walk Score rates West Rouge on a 100-point scale for walking, transit and cycling. Exact travel time depends on the address, time of day and service conditions.
Walk Score
Errands on foot
Transit Score
Access to public transit
Bike Score
Errands by bike
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Education
What schools are in West Rouge?
Boards assign a home school per address, so two houses on the same street can be served differently, and boundaries, programs and enrolment rules change. Look up your exact address with the board before it matters.
| JK-8 | Public | Rouge Valley Public School | 3.2/10 Provincial rank 2,830 of 3,052 |
| JK-6 | Public | West Rouge Junior Public School | 7.2/10 Provincial rank 753 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Public | John G Diefenbaker Public School | 4.2/10 Provincial rank 2,556 of 3,052 |
| JK-6 | Public | William G Davis Junior Public School | 6.9/10 Provincial rank 927 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Public | Chief Dan George Public School | 4.2/10 Provincial rank 2,556 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Dominic Savio Catholic School | 5.4/10 Provincial rank 1,964 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Jean de Brebeuf Catholic School | 7.7/10 Provincial rank 480 of 3,052 |
| 7-8 | Public | Joseph Howe Senior Public School | Not ranked Fraser does not rank grades 7–8 |
| 9-12 | Public | Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute | 7.0/10 Provincial rank 220 of 747 |
| 9-12 | Public | West Hill Collegiate Institute | 4.9/10 Provincial rank 559 of 747 |
Find the School Assigned to an Address
Each address is assigned to a specific public school, and boundaries can vary by street. Always confirm the designated school with the local school board. Private schools have separate admission requirements.
Community profile
Who lives in West Rouge?
West Rouge is home to 20,670 residents in 7,030 households, with an average household size of 2.9, an average age of 43.1 and a median household income of $108,000. Select any segment to read what it represents.
Source: City of Toronto West Rouge Neighbourhood Profile, 2021 Census.
Parks, shops & local favourites
What is there to do in West Rouge?
A glimpse of what you'll find around the neighbourhood. Open the full directory to explore more local places.
Restaurants & dining 8
Grocery & shopping 5
Gym & fitness 2
Recreation & parks 7
Frequently asked questions
Questions about West Rouge
What are the boundaries of West Rouge?
No single boundary is used by every resident, service or data source. For the community statistics on this page, HomeLife combines the City of Toronto's West Rouge profile, which describes 20,670 residents.
What types of homes are found in West Rouge?
Detached houses make up about 54 per cent of dwellings and high-rise apartments about 15 per cent. About 20 per cent of households rent rather than own, so the mix of tenure and building type changes noticeably from street to street.
Is West Rouge a good neighbourhood for families?
About 44 per cent of households include children, and the average household size is 2.9. This guide lists 10 nearby schools across the elementary, middle and secondary tiers. Suitability still depends on the exact address, school eligibility, housing budget and commute.
How do people get around West Rouge?
West Rouge's Walk Score ratings are walking 35, transit 64 and cycling 32 on the 100-point scale. Actual travel time depends on the address, the time of day and service conditions.
Who lives in West Rouge?
Median household income in the City profile is $108,000, and 33 per cent of residents aged 25 to 64 hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The community section on this page breaks the figures down further.
