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Apartments For Rent in Thornhill, Markham

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Thornhill

Part of the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area, Thornhill is a neighbourhood within Markham, Ontario.

Transportation

Regardless of the medium of transportation, it is straightforward to move around in this neighbourhood. Physically active people will be pleased with the quite pedestrian-friendly nature of Thornhill; running daily errands is convenient by walking, and a variety of businesses are reasonably close by. The bike is a reasonably good means of transportation in this part of the city. With 2 rapid transit stations (Yonge / Clark and Yonge / Centre) on the Viva Blue, and about 10 nearby bus lines, the good public transit access makes transit a viable option for many. The car is usually the best mode of transportation in Thornhill. Most homes for sale are a rather short drive from the nearest highway, and it is convenient to find a parking spot.

Services

Parents and their schoolchildren will appreciate the proximity to daycares and schools, which are within walking distance from vast majority houses for sale in this part of the city. Residents have the choice between public and private elementary schools. In terms of food, property owners in this neighbourhood will welcome that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a rather short walk away. Furthermore, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and there are also a few cafes in Thornhill.

Character

The character of Thornhill is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. This neighbourhood is quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic - although there are still several louder areas, especially near the railway line. Finally, public green spaces are very easy to reach since there are a few of them nearby for residents to enjoy.

Housing

Large apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing roughly 55% of dwellings in Thornhill, while single detached homes make up most of the remaining housing stock. This part of Markham also has a good selection of unit sizes - it is quite easy to find houses ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy about 55% of the dwellings in Thornhill whereas the rest are rented. This part of the city experienced its biggest construction boom in the 1960s and 1970s, so most of the available housing stock is from this time period.