This is the fourth segment of a 19-part blog-series that showcases Mississauga's unique commmunities. We realized that a lot of our clients are coming from outside Mississauga, and while knowing the top schools is important, they have asked for more information about the individual communities these schools reside in and the real estate available. This is an important criteria not lost on us as finding a neighbourhood that fits your lifestyle is extremely important. We've already ranked the communities based on school zones (which you can find here), so now let's take a little bit of time to get to know our communities. Next up: Clarkson-Lorne Park!

Q & A Time…

Where is Clarkson-Lorne Park located?
Clarkson and Lorne Park are actually two distinct communities in terms of real estate and school zones. However, they've often been grouped together when it comes to demographics. We'll explain further below, but Clarkson-Lorne Park is located in the South of Mississauga bordering Lake Ontario closest to Oakville.

What's the Population of Clarkson-Lorne Park? 
36,747

What's the ethnic mix of Clarkson-Lorne Park?
The 5 most prevalent ethnicities in Clarkson-Lorne Park are: 14% Canadian, 13% British, 10% Polish 7% East Indian, and 7% Italian.

What is the average price of real estate in Clarkson vs. Lorne Park?
The average price of property in Clarkson is $564,885* vs $816,130* in Lorne Park.

What is the average value of a Detached home in Clarkson vs. Lorne Park?
The average value of a detached home in Clarkson is $647,555* vs $844,496* in Lorne Park.

What is the average value of a Semi-Detached home in Clarkson vs. Lorne Park?
The average value of a semi-detached home in Clarkson is $392,020* vs $419,000* in Lorne Park.

What is the average value of a Townhome in Clarkson vs. Lorne Park?
The average value of a townhome in Clarkson is $392,250*. There are no townhomes currently available in Lorne Park.

How old are the homes in Clarkson-Lorne Park?
67% of homes in Clarkson-Lorne Park are more than 27 years old. 18% are older than 50 years old and 13% are younger than 26 years old.

What are the Best Schools in Clarkson vs Lorne Park?
Along with real estate value, there is also a large gap in the school rankings. Lorne Park is rated #1 overall while Clarkson is ranked #14 out of 15 school zones. Lorne Park has 3 elementary schools in the Top 11, the #2 rated middle school in Hillcrest and the #2 rated high school in Lorne Park S.S. 

*Based on available homes under $1 million.

Final Thoughts on Clarkson-Lorne Park

Clarkson-Lorne Park is one of the oldest communities in Mississauga and while they share a border, the real estate available is quite different. Lorne Park is mainly filled with very expensive properties and known for its lavish multimillion dollar homes. Clarkson is a bit more of the classic older-style community where you can find much more affordable housing. Clarkson is not devoid of its multimillion dollar properties either, but it's not quite as glamourous overall. Both communities are absolutely great places to live for those that love parks, trails, and the water. It's a very active community and with the popular Port Credit right next door, there are tons and tons of entertainment options for the whole family.

We've spoken about the difference in school zones and it has to be said again. If you can find a property of similar value in Clarkson or Lorne Park, then go with Lorne Park. Both communities are great options but if your priority is schooling, Lorne Park can't be beat in Mississauga. 

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