Richmond Hill is a York Region city of about 202,000 people (2021 Census), located along Yonge Street north of Toronto. It is known for its strong schools, green spaces on the Oak Ridges Moraine and a diverse community.
Neighbourhoods
- Richmond Hill Centre: a growing urban hub near Highway 7 and Yonge Street, planned around future subway service.
- Bayview Hill and Mill Pond: established, sought-after residential areas.
- Oak Ridges: northern neighbourhoods near Lake Wilcox and moraine trails.
- Langstaff: an area expected to grow significantly with transit investment.
Getting around
VIVA rapid buses and York Region Transit serve the city, and GO Transit’s Richmond Hill line connects to Union Station. The Yonge North Subway Extension, a major project to extend TTC Line 1 north from Finch station into Markham and Richmond Hill, is expected to transform the area over the coming years.
Housing
Richmond Hill has some of the higher average prices in the GTA, about $1.19 million in September 2026 according to TRREB. Read our York Region Housing Market Forecast and learn how infrastructure projects affect property prices.
Things to do
- Visit the historic David Dunlap Observatory grounds.
- Walk and paddle at Lake Wilcox Park.
- Hike the Oak Ridges Moraine trails.
- Catch a show at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.