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Thornhill and the census
- Vaughan households that own85.9%of 103,915 households in total
- Markham households that own81.7%of 110,870 households in total
- Vaughan immigrants46.4%149,240 people
- Markham immigrants58.6%197,540 people
- Vaughan median age41.6years
- Markham median age42.4years
Thornhill is a neighbourhood that spreads across the border between the City of Vaughan and the City of Markham, with Yonge Street running through it. Thornhill is not a municipality, so Statistics Canada has no city profile for it. Its Thornhill profile covers the federal riding, whose boundaries differ from the community, so we show the figures for Vaughan and Markham and say plainly that they cover more than Thornhill.
In 2021 Vaughan had 323,103 residents and Markham 338,503. 46.4% of Vaughan’s and 58.6% of Markham’s people in private households were immigrants. The most common non-official mother tongue in Vaughan was Italian (31,520), and in Markham it was Cantonese (71,905).
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census Profile. Vaughan and Markham figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census Profile, census subdivisions Vaughan, City (CY) and Markham, City (CY). Thornhill is not reported as a city. Data tables 98-10-0002, 98-10-0022, 98-10-0173, 98-10-0240 and 98-10-0307. For Thornhill, the immigrant share is of people in private households and mother tongue counts are single responses. Retrieved 2026-11-05.
What the surrounding cities suggest for life insurance
In both cities most households own: 85.9% in Vaughan and 81.7% in Markham. Owners with a mortgage often start from the loan balance. Household size, at 3.1 in Vaughan and 3.0 in Markham, hints at several dependants on the same income.
The mix of languages is wide, from Italian and Russian in Vaughan to Cantonese, Mandarin and Tamil in Markham.
Families with long roots in the area may think about passing money on. Our estate planning page explains how insurance, a will and beneficiary choices work together.
If you live near Yonge and Steeles
The area around Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue is where Toronto, Vaughan and Markham meet. People who live in one city and work in another may have a group plan from a Toronto employer while owning a home in York Region. A group plan usually ends with the job, so it may not match a mortgage that runs for 25 years.
Whether you rent or own, you can compare sample prices from several insurers in the life insurance quotes tool before they speak to anyone.
How meetings work, and where we are
Aplus Wealth Inc.’s office is at 180 Steeles Ave West, Unit 213, Thornhill, ON L4J 2L1. Most meetings happen by phone or video, wherever in Ontario you are, and the same is true for people who live a few minutes away.
The office takes in-person meetings by appointment, so say so when you request a call. An advisor will contact you within one business day. Please do not turn up without arranging a time first.
Getting life insurance quotes in Thornhill
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Use the app or the contact page to say what you want to discuss.
Hear back within a business day
An advisor contacts you to set a time by phone, video or in person.
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Compare sample prices and talk through the insurer’s questions.
To start in Thornhill, open life insurance quotes, read the overview of life insurance in Canada, or browse life insurance across Ontario.
Questions about life insurance in Thornhill
Is Thornhill part of Vaughan or Markham?
Both. The community spans the boundary, with Yonge Street running through it. Thornhill is not a municipality, so census results are reported for the two cities (Statistics Canada’s Thornhill profile is for the federal riding, which has different boundaries).
Can I walk into the Thornhill office without an appointment?
Please arrange a time first. Most clients speak with advisors by phone or video, and the office takes in-person meetings by appointment.
Does living near the office change my price?
Your street address is not one of the usual pricing factors. Insurers look at things such as your age, sex, health and family medical history, nicotine use, job and activities, and the amount and length of cover, and each insurer sets its own rules. The sample prices ask for your province, not your street address.
Which census figures apply to my part of Thornhill?
That depends on which side of Yonge Street you live. The Vaughan and Markham profiles from Statistics Canada give the city totals, and each city publishes its own area data.
Which language can I use when I request a call?
Say which language you prefer, English or Farsi, when you request a call.
Nearby cities and related pages
Vaughan covers the west side of Thornhill and Markham the east side, and both have their own pages.
- Life insurance in Vaughan
- Life insurance in Markham
- Estate planning
- Life insurance in Ontario
- Life insurance quotes
Education only, not advice. This page explains how life insurance generally works for people in Thornhill and what the 2021 Census shows. Each policy’s terms are set by the insurer’s contract. For advice on your own situation, talk with a licensed advisor.
