Why Buy a Home in King Township?
The Township of King really is king when it comes to a livable neighbourhood, housing options, and green spaces. Located in the northwestern part of York Region in Ontario, King provides small-town living with amenities and plenty of parks, recreation, and cultural facilities.
Reason #1: Cost of Living Relative to Income
With an overall rural city population of around 25,000, King is an ideal place to live if you are looking for a “small town” feel with easy access to amenities. One of the advantages of smaller city living is the lower costs of living, enabling you to save more. Despite the “small town” feel, King is still within commuting distance to Toronto (for those who work there) and other major cities in the Peel and York Regions.
A York Region census release report revealed that out of all the York Region municipalities, King has the highest median household income and growth rate (28.9%) since 2006. In comparison, median household income and growth rates in Aurora, Richmond Hill, and Markham are 19.7%, 11.9%, and 11.4% respectively. This means that residents in King earn more and are able to save more because of the relatively lower cost of living, compared to its neighbouring municipalities.
Reason #2: Plenty of Amenities and Green Parks
King offers plenty of parks with walking paths, biking paths, and playgrounds for children. Most parks are within walking distance or a short drive away from residential home areas. The biggest park in King, Memorial Park, provides a picnic area, 2 tennis courts, 4 mini soccer fields, 2 playgrounds, a skate park, and more. Parks with playgrounds include Blue Heron Park, Kettle Lake Park, Laskay Park, Rafferty’s Corners, and Salamander Park.
If you’re looking for hiking or bicycle paths, Centennial Park, St. Andrew’s Park, and Doris Patton Park are good choices. Centennial Park also offers mountain bike trails. Oak Ridges Trail passes through King City, making it an ideal spot for basking in nature.
Reason #3: Festivals, Events, Recreational Activities, and Cultural Gems
Small town living does not mean it’s boring. King offers various festivals, events, and attractions throughout the year. King City Community Centre and King City Arena host numerous activities all-year round, including sports league matches (hockey, soccer, tennis, baseball) and yoga classes. Private recreational facilities include 2 golf clubs (King’s Riding Golf Club and King Valley Golf Club), and St. Edmunds Sparkling Cricket Club cricket facility.
Maple Community Centre in Vaughan, which is within a 10-minute drive from King, is open to non-Vaughan residents. Services include a fitness centre, a pool for lap and family swimming, and a public library. King Township Public Library (King City Branch) offers reading programs for kids. King Township Historical Society, which contains an archive of artifacts and information about the township’s past and culture, is open to the public.
Events in King City include the annual Christmas celebration and Summer Street Festival hosted by King City Business and Community Association (KCBA), Main Street Christmas, Arts Society Kings Festival, and Carrot Festival. Carrot Festival is voted as one of the 100 top festivals in Ontario. This festival features a farmer’s market, various vendors, and entertainment such as the Carrot Fast 5 km Charity Run and pro-wrestling game.
Other places of interest in King are: King Township Museum, Country Apple Orchard, Black Forest Garden, Cold Creek Forest & Wildlife Area, and Marylake Monastery & Retreat.
Fun fact: King City is the “Hollywood North” of York Region. It has been a popular filming spot for numerous movies and TV shows such as The Forest Rangers (a CBC TV show), Mahoneys Estate (1972 film), Death Weekend (1976 film), To Die For (1995 film), Billy Madison (1995 film), and Walt Disney’s Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004 film). Popular filming locations include King City Secondary School and the historic Eaton Hall.
Reason #4: High-Quality Education
Access to a good school is often cited as one of the top factors when selecting a place to live. King is home to a number of high-quality public and private schools. Private school options in King are: The Country Day School (kindergarten to grade 12), King Christian School, and St. Thomas of Villanova College, King City Montessori School (for pre-school and kindergarten).
King Township is served by one public secondary school, King City Secondary School. The school features a soccer pitch and a full-size 400-metres outdoor track. With a student body of approximately 1100, course offerings are moderate but varied.
King has one post-secondary education facility – Seneca College (King Campus), offering programs such as 911 and Emergency Services Communications, Behavioural Sciences, Child and Youth Care, Coronary Care Nursing, Early Childhood Education and Environmental Landscape Management.
Reason #5: Location
King Township borders on Peel Region to the west, so residents enjoy easy commute to Mississauga, Oakville, Brampton, the rest of York Region, and Toronto. Given its northern location near Lake Simcoe, King also has easy access to Barrie. Highway 427 is easily accessible from King.
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