Mississauga – Canada’s 6th Largest City!
Mississauga – Key Statistics
Land Area (hectares) – 29,214
Natural Areas System (hectares) – 2,747
Population – 770,000
Housing (units) – 245,400
Businesses – 88,653
2041 Projected Population – 878,000
2041 Projected Housing – 289,000
Vacant Lands (hectares) – 975
Office Buildings – 627
Multi-Unit Residential buildings – 1,516
Source: mississauga.ca/data
Mississauga – A Popular Place to Call Home
Mississauga was formed in 1974 and is now established as the fastest growing city with a population of 729,000. Mississauga is a truly multicultural city and is one of Canada’s hot market to invest in. It is the second most popular city in the Greater Toronto Area, after Toronto.
Mississauga has been recognized as the safest city in Canada 8 years in a row now. The city offers a vibrant downtown core with shopping, entertainment and condo living. Apart from this, the city has a number of sports facilities and 11 community centres offering family-oriented activities. Mississauga is truly green with more than 480 parks and 23 major trail systems.
Mississauga is proudly also home to major offices for 61 of the Fortune 500 Canadian companies and Canadian headquarters for 50 of the Fortune 500 Global companies.
Mississauga – Downtown 21 Master Plan
The City’s is working on a fully revitalized and accessible downtown core which will be a feast to the eyes, and to the feet! It will feature walkable streets, public squares, outdoor markets, an entertainment district to experience various arts and cultures. All this to be enjoyed by people who live, visit or work in downtown Mississauga. Getting in and out of downtown will be easier too – thanks to an expanded network of bike paths for locals, and a better and more efficient connectivity across the Greater Toronto Area for out-of-towners.
Mississauga – Transportation
GO Transit is the rail and bus system connecting major neighbourhoods in Mississauga with Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. MiWay is Mississauga’s public transit system. MiExpress for express travel on blue buses, and MiLocal for local travel on orange buses. And then The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is the public transit system in Toronto, with the nearest station at Kipling for Mississauga residents.
Mississauga – Neighbourhoods
Popularly known as the “City of Villages,” Mississauga is celebrated for its multicultural diversity and vibrant spirit. The city has many unique neighbourhoods and picturesque conservation areas, from the spectacular waterfront of Port Credit to the quaint Streetsville, to the exquisite Rattray Marsh Conservation area, there is a lot to experience in Mississauga.
Mississauga real estate has been booming, thanks to its close proximity with the Pearson International Airport and Toronto. Mississauga provides both a suburban feel and big city dynamic vibe. It is also home to some of the Top Schools in the Province of Ontario. It is no surprise that Mississauga is the first choice for most of the newcomers coming to Ontario.
For purpose of identifying residential neighbourhoods, Mississauga real estate is broken down into five zones: Central, East, West, North, South. These zones, together with neighborhoods that are served by Team Amit Kalia, are listed below.
Central Mississauga
City Centre
Downtown Mississauga at City CentreCondo Living at City Centre
Live in hi-rise Square One condo buildings in the downtown hub of Mississauga, close to the Civic Square, popular Square One Shopping Mall, Art Gallery of Mississauga, Civic & Sports Hall of Fame.Cooksville
Area offers various residential optionsChoose your type of home
This neighbourhood is close to City Centre, popular for the hustle bustle of Dundas and Hurontario Street. It has a good mix of old homes, townhouses, apartment buildings and a busy GO station.Fairview
Live close to downtown MississaugaArea worth looking into
Fairview district was planned in 1965 to serve as a residential area serving the busy City Centre and Cooksville hubs. Proximity to downtown makes this a popular place to live in.Hurontario
Mixed urban livingNew condos also available
Hurontario Neighbourhood is situated between Hwy 403 in East, Mavis St in West, Hwy 403 in South & Hwy 401 in North. It offers affordable homes & condos. Heartland area boasts of big outlet stores.Mississauga Valleys
A prestigious neighbourhoodBeautiful mix of condos and homes
Mississauga Valleys is home to Mississauga’s largest Community Centre, offering a diverse array of programs & facilities. Mississauga Valleys has many are older homes and condos that were built in early 1990s.Creditview
Area offers gorgeous old homesA mature & beautiful area
Creditview is a relatively older residential district, providing many detached homes. This neighbourhood is very close to Downtown Mississauga. It is served by the Erindale GO station.East Credit
An active communityA charming community
East Credit is bordered by Credit River in West, Mavis St in East, Hwy 403 in South, and Hwy 401 in North. It offers various housing types, parks, shopping & community facilities.
Erindale
Charming and vibrant communityImpressive all around
Erindale is popular for some of Mississauga’s most impressive homes, Credit Woodlands area & Erindale Park. It is close to UTM & Erindale GO station. You can find custom built homes too.North Mississauga
Lisgar
Affordable homes in NW MississaugaMature and inviting community
Booming community at the border of Mississauga & Milton. It has a great potential for price growth as this neighbourhood still trails behind other Mississauga homes in price. Home are 20-25 years old.Meadowvale Village
A beautiful mix of old and newA heritage setting
Meadowvale Village is the first heritage conservation district in Ontario. Being a mature neighbourhood, it offers some stunning and huge homes, some backing onto gorgeous ravines. Milton GO line originates from here.South Mississauga
Port Credit
Mississauga's WaterfrontQuaint Village Charm
Port Credit is located at the mouth of Credit River and Lake Ontario. It is one of the top cultural, entertainment & culinary Districts.
Sheridan
Rich and beautiful homesGrand, impressive and peaceful
Elegance is the word for this very desirable area. It can be broken down into three areas: Sheridan Homelands, Sherwood Forest and Mississauga Rd.
Clarkson
Old village charm and big city livingLive in nature, culture & connectivity
Clarkson Village is in the SW Mississauga along the shore of Lake Ontario & Clarkson GO. Unique stores, fine dining & Rattray Marsh are main attractions.
Lakeview
Rustic and matureChoose your style of home
Lakeview area is quite popular with older families or couples looking to downsize or those wanting to live in a custom home close to water.
Lorne Park
Resort-style living redefinedA mix of vintage and modern
Lorne Park, located in SW Mississauga, first started as a resort. Many homes have since been renovated or rebuilt into luxurious homes or estates.
Mineola
History meets contemporary livingPrestigious living
Mineola is one of the older communities in South Mississauga. Many homes in Mineola that have been completely renovated or rebuilt to modern standards.
East Mississauga
Dixie
Living on the edge of TorontoShopping, Sports and GO.
Dixie is one of the older neighbourhoods of Mississauga popular for Dixie Outlet Mall & close proximity to Toronto.There are quite a few condo apartment buildings & homes here. Well connected by GO & Hwys.Applewood
Life close to charming parks and trailsClose to the main streets of Bloor, Dixie and Dundas.
Applewood offers many condo apartments and older homes with easy access to highways and Dixie GO. Proximity to Toronto is a plus.
Rathwood
Home to some of the top schoolsMature and family-oriented
Rathwood is a mature neighbourhood located north of Burnhamthorpe Rd, east of Mississauga City Center and south of Eastgate Parkway. It offers a good mix of housing: old, renovated and newer built.West Mississauga
Central Erin Mills
Highly sought after communityJohn Fraser Family of Schools
Central Erin Mills offers luxury homes in Credit Mills area, gorgeous condo townhouses around Glen Erin & Thomas St, old condos, new builder condos & many detached homes. Great school district of John Fraser.Churchill Meadows
Fastest growing and youngest communityChurchill Meadows offers something for everyone
Churchill Meadows has newer condos & homes and quick access to Credit Valley Hospital, Erin Mills Town Centre, Streetsville GO & major Hwys.