LangstaffMarkham
8,147 people call this neighbourhood in Markham home. Of Markham’s 22 neighbourhoods, this is one.
Is Langstaff a good place to live?
Langstaff does the important things well, at a cost. Schools do well (A). With a B+ overall, Langstaff is better than nearly three quarters of Canadian towns and ranks #198 of 858 in Ontario. The catch is cost of living (D−).
Rents here are the metro area's average, shared by every town and neighbourhood in it. Safety less sure: this is the whole city's figure, because the city doesn't publish open neighbourhood crime rates. Health is graded on the health region's survey figures and life expectancy, with the distance to hospital giving the town its own spread.
How Langstaff grades
Each subject compares Langstaff with Canadian towns of 2,500 or more, ordered by how far it is from the middle. Towns in other countries are graded separately.
How TownRatings grades Canadian towns →
What makes Langstaff stand out
The 3 things Langstaff does most differently from other towns.
The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Langstaff.
Rent takes more of local pay in Langstaff than in Ontario’s towns or Canadian towns: 26% of household income
Measured across the Toronto metro area: rent as a share of income and monthly rent for a two-bedroom
36% of households spent 30% or more of their income on shelter, above Ontario’s towns (22%) and Canadian towns (18%) alike. Owners make up three quarters of households, close to both Ontario’s towns (76%) and Canadian towns (74%).
What homes were worth · The median owner’s estimate at the 2021 census
| Census 2021 | Langstaff | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households spending 30%+ on shelter | 36% | 22% | 18% |
| Rent as a share of income | 26% | 22% | 20% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; CMHC Rental Market Survey via Statistics Canada · Home values are owners’ own estimates at the May 2021 census, and incomes are for 2020.
Results around Langstaff lean high: 27 of 41 schools in the top two fifths in Ontario
2 of the 44 teach in French, against 10% of schools in Ontario. The largest is St Robert Catholic High School, with 1,705 students. 5 boards run its schools.
| School | Level | Students | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paschal Baylon Catholic School CatholicLargest elementary schoolElementary · Grades JK–8 | Elementary · Grades JK–8 | 755 | English Catholic |
| St Robert Catholic High School CatholicLargest secondary schoolSecondary · Grades 9–12 | Secondary · Grades 9–12 | 1,705 | English Catholic |
| ÉSC Monseigneur-de-Charbonnel FrenchTeaches in FrenchSecondary · Grades 9–12 | Secondary · Grades 9–12 | 210 | French Catholic |
| Christ the King Catholic Elementary School CatholicResults in the top fifth in OntarioElementary · Grades JK–8 | Elementary · Grades JK–8 | 595 | English Catholic |
Schools by system · Schools within 3 km
| Schools within 3 km | Langstaff | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| School boards | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Provincial school lists and results, 2024-25
Langstaff scores better for health than 90% of Canadian towns
Health survey and life expectancy for the York Regional Health Unit
Closer to home, a hospital is just 1.6 km from the average resident of Langstaff, nearer than the usual 3.7 km. Statistics Canada puts life expectancy at 86.3, higher than both Ontario’s towns (82.8) and Canadian towns (81.5). In the health survey, just over half of adults in the region rate their health very good or excellent, close to Ontario’s 51%.
Very good or excellent health · adults, age-standardised
| Health | Langstaff | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 86.3 | 82.8 | 81.5 |
| Chronic conditions (average share) | 16% | 17% | 17% |
| Smokers | 10% | 10% | 12% |
Statistics Canada, Canadian Community Health Survey 2023/2024 and life expectancy 2022/2024; Open Database of Healthcare Facilities
Hazard risk in Langstaff is lower than in 88% of Canadian towns
For earthquakes Langstaff is middling, $0.034 a year per $1,000 against $0.030 for the typical town. One flood study covers the town, by Toronto Regional Conservation Authority. Langstaff doesn’t get its own earthquake risk figures; the ones here come from the city of Markham.
Radon tests above the guideline · share of tested homes, 200 Bq/m³
| Hazards | Langstaff | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radon tests above the guideline | 0% | 4% | 6.6% |
| Earthquake loss per $1,000 of buildings a year | $0.034 | $0.043 | $0.030 |
NRCan seismic risk model and burned areas, Health Canada radon survey, the Flood Hazard Map Inventory
Trips to work from Langstaff take longer than from Ontario’s towns or Canadian towns: 32 min on average
By car: that was how 83% of commuters travelled at the census.
How working residents got to work · census 2021
| Census 2021 | Langstaff | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip | 32 min | 29 min | 26 min |
| Car or van | 83% | 88% | 89% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021 (labour and commuting) · Census day was in May 2021, mid-pandemic, so commuting and work figures carry the lockdowns’ mark.
Langstaff earns a B+ for safety
Property crime in its police area ran at 21.4 per 1,000 residents a year, lower than both Ontario’s towns (30.5) and Canadian towns (31.2). Its police area records 9.7 violent incidents per 1,000 residents a year.
Year by year · Crime Severity Index for each year
| 2023–2025 | Langstaff | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crime per 1,000 | 21.4 | 30.5 | 31.2 |
| Violent Crime Severity Index | 67 | 76 | 86 |
| Crime Severity Index | 53 | 56 | 67 |
Statistics Canada, Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, 2023–2025 average · Crime Severity Index, Violent Crime Severity Index, violent crime and property crime per 1,000 published for the York Region service area, not by town
Summer runs warm in Langstaff: July highs of 27.3°C, above Ontario’s towns and Canadian towns
January is the snowiest month, with 40 cm on average. In January the thermometer sinks to −10.1°C overnight, lower than Ontario’s towns (−9.1°C) yet higher than Canadian towns (−13.5°C). The frost-free season runs from 3 May to 13 October, 161 days. For the wettest month, look to June: 87 mm on average.
Average high by season · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Normals, 1991–2020 | Langstaff | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| July afternoon high | 27.3°C | 26.7°C | 25.5°C |
| January night low | −10.1°C | −9.1°C | −13.5°C |
| Days with frost a year | 145 | 139 | 159 |
Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Toronto Buttonville (Airport))
Langstaff skews older, with 26% of residents 65 or over, more than Ontario’s towns or Canadian towns
13% are under 15, below Ontario’s towns (15%) and Canadian towns (16%) alike. Visible minorities make up 42% of the population, above Ontario’s towns (26%) and Canadian towns (15%) alike.
Ages · Share of residents in each age group, Census 2021
Schooling · Highest qualification, residents 15 and over
Women and men · all residents
Women make up 53.8% of Langstaff
4,380 women and 3,760 men at the 2021 census; across Canada, women are 50.9%.
| Langstaff | Ontario | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| 15 to 64 | 61% | 65% | 64% |
| 65+ | 26% | 19% | 19% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 9.3% | 15% | 16% |
| Postsecondary qualification | 68% | 56% | 56% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; Ontario and Canada: medians of towns of 2,500+
What November brings in Langstaff: −1°C at night, 7°C by day
Expect about 77 mm of rain and snow over November. A normal December brings highs of 2°C, lows of −6°C. Snowfall in a normal November: 12 cm. July brings the warmest days, 27°C; January the coldest nights, −10°C.
Normal highs, the months ahead · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Season | High | Low | Rain and snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | 0°C | −9°C | 177 mm |
| Spring | 12°C | 1°C | 211 mm |
| Summer | 26°C | 14°C | 244 mm |
| Autumn | 15°C | 5°C | 230 mm |
ECCC normals, 1991–2020 (Toronto Buttonville (Airport)); the forecast is on the Weather page
Council seats in Markham are spread thin, 28,580 residents each, more than in 97% of Ontario municipalities
The riding (a federal electoral district, which elects one MP) covering Langstaff is Thornhill, and Melissa Lantsman (Conservative Party of Canada) represents it in the House of Commons.
| Turnout | Langstaff | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal election, 2022 | 32% | 31% | 31% |
Wikidata, MAMH, MMAH, Statistics Canada
More visits per person served than 94% of Ontario’s town libraries: Markham Public Library counts 6.9
Markham Public Library serves the whole of Markham, so the library figures on this page are the city’s: 365,051 people, Langstaff among them.
Provincial library statistics, OpenStreetMap, the CRA and Statistics Canada
Rouge National Urban Park is 16 km from Langstaff
7.5 km out lies the largest, Elgin West Channel Lands, at 89 ha. The 10 km around town hold 27 protected areas. For a provincial park, Holland Landing Prairie Provincial Park lies 32 km off.
Protected land · of the land within 10 km
| Outdoors | Langstaff | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public protected areas within 10 km | 22 | 4 | 4 |
| Protected land within 10 km | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD), OpenStreetMap routes and beaches
Everything we know about Langstaff
Uplands Golf & Ski Club and 8 more in and around Langstaff
From museums to parks and historic sites: Langstaff’s places to visit and those just beyond its edge, most famous first.
Ski hillUplands Golf & Ski Club1 km outside town, to the westArt galleryArt galleryIrena Art Gallery1.1 km outside town, to the southMuseumMuseumRichmond Hill Heritage Centre4.7 km outside town, to the northwestMuseumMuseumHistoric Zion Schoolhouse4.7 km outside town, to the southeastMuseumMuseumGibson House4.8 km outside town, to the southMuseumMuseumCanadian Museum of Hindu Civilization300 m outside town, to the northwestPhotos: each place’s Wikidata image, from Wikimedia Commons under the licence below (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (1)
- Uplands Golf & Ski Club: Silver Dovelet, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Famous people from around Langstaff
No notable person born in Langstaff is on our list; these were born in the towns around it.
Photo credits
Lauren Collins: Canadian Film Centre from Toronto, Canada, CC BY 2.0 · Adrian Cann: Djuradj Vujcic, CC BY 2.0 · Craig Kielburger: Siavash Ghazvinian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Stuart Stone: Spc. Abel Trevino, Public domain
About Langstaff
Neighbourhood in Markham
Census areas put together by TownRatings make up Langstaff, one part of Markham; the city’s map or OpenStreetMap gives it its name.
Statistics Canada: population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155), Census of Population 2021, 2021 census boundaries.
- Population
- 8,147 (people, 2021 estimate)
- Province or territory
- Ontario
- City
- Markham
- Census subdivision
- 3519036
Langstaff’s neighbours
The nearest places of 1,000 or more. Statistics Canada
| Town | People | km | Overall | Cost | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langstaff | 8,147 | — | B+ | D− | B+ | A |
| Steeles Corners | 9,468 | 1.9 | B+ | D− | B+ | A |
| Thornlea | 20,872 | 2.3 | A− | D− | B+ | A |
| Thornhill | 17,940 | 2.4 | A− | D | B+ | A |
| Beverley Glen | 38,720 | 3.6 | A− | D | B+ | A |
| Newtonbrook East | 15,996 | 3.8 | B | D− | B | A |
| Thornhill Woods | 13,237 | 3.9 | A− | C | B+ | A |
People: Statistics Canada, Census 2021. Distances: centre to centre.
Questions about Langstaff
How old are the people of Langstaff?
Its median age is 49.5, where Canadian towns sit at 45.2. Under-15s are 13% of residents; over-65s, 26%.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021 · population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155) and 2021 census boundaries · Uniform Crime Reporting Survey 2023–25 (35-10-0026, 35-10-0183 to 35-10-0190) · CMHC rents as published by Statistics Canada (34-10-0133) · grades by TownRatings. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).