This is the eighth segment of a 20-part blog-series that showcases Mississauga's unique commmunities. We realized that a lot of our clients were 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: Erin Mills!

Q & A Time…

Where is Erin Mills located?
The major landmark in Erin Mills is U of T's Mississauga campus. Nestled between Central Erin Mills and Sheridan Park, Erin Mills boasts convenient access to Oakville to the west and Central Erin Mills to the north.

What's the Population of Erin Mills? 
46,137

What's the ethnic mix of Erin Mills?
The 5 most prevalent ethnicities in Erin Mills are: 14% East Indian, 11% Canadian, 10% Chinese, 8% Polish, and 7% English.

What is the average price of real estate in Erin Mills?
The average price of property in Erin Mills is $573,543.*

What is the average value of a Detached home in Erin Mills?
The average value of a detached home in Erin Mills is $622,210.* 

What is the average value of a Semi-Detached home in Erin Mills?
The average value of a semi-detached home in Erin Mills is $438,378.*

What is the average value of a Townhome in Erin Mills?
The average value of a townhome in Erin Mills is $379,600.*

How old are the homes in Erin Mills?
71% of homes in Erin Mills are 27 years old or older. 28% of homes are 26 years old or younger.

What are the Best Schools in Erin Mills?
Erin Mills has gone through some turmoil over the past year and will actually see three of its schools closing. #39-ranked Sawmill Valley P.S. is the top-ranked school in Erin Mills.

*Based on available properties under $1 million.

Final Thoughts on Erin Mills

Erin Mills is very similar to its neighbour to the east in Erindale. There are lots of affordable homes in the area (mostly built in the 1970s) that may not look pristine, but have been well maintained and upgraded by its owners. In contrast to these homes, you have the secluded and luxurious homes in the Sawmill Valley neighbourhood (seeing a correlation between higher-ranked schools and property value???). Erin Mills boasts great access to Oakville and other neighbourhoods in Mississauga including Central Erin Mills just to the north with the Erin Mills Town Centre and Credit Valley hospital.

On the school side, Erin Mills has had its fair share of problems. Three schools (Ashgrove, King's Masting, and Pheasant Run) are slated for closing by 2015. You can check out our post about it and where the affected students will be directed to. To find out more about Erin Mills, simply contact us using the form below!