Like many neighbourhoods in Scarborough, Milliken was developed on former farmland and is now a suburban community with strong, resident-driven initiatives and ample recreational parkland. Most of the Toronto condos for sale and for rent in Milliken are nestled around McCowan Road nearby Milliken District Park.

The residential vibe of the area took off in the 1980s with an influx of two-level houses, most of which are owner-occupied. The streets showcase green lawns and a lot of trees. There are many schools in the area, ranging from public, private, and Catholic elementary and high schools. Attracting new families, Milliken has put a lot of effort into the Milliken Park Community Recreation Centre, the site of camps, after-school programs, and local events, such as a Christmas Party and Fall Fair. Shopping and dining options can be found at Pacific Mall, Market Village, and Splendid China Tower, Scarborough’s traditional Chinese shopping centre.

As a residential area, Milliken is designed for car drivers to get around using main roads, with easy access to Highway 404 and 401 via Sheppard Avenue. There are also local bus routes throughout the area, as well as the Milliken GO Train Station for commuters heading to Union Station in Downtown Toronto.

Recommended nearby places to eat are New May Hong Yuen BBQ, Royal Chinese Seafood Restaurant and Reginos Pizza. If you can't start your day without caffeine fear not, your nearby choices include Tim Hortons. Groceries can be found at Oriental Food Mart which is only a 5 minute walk and you'll find IDA Pharmacy a 6-minute walk as well. If you're an outdoor lover, you are a 10-minute walk from Milliken Park, Wilclay Park and Aldergrove Park.

Without a car, you can get around quite easily. The closest transit stop is a BusStop (MCCOWAN RD AT WALKWAY TO ALANBULL SQ) and is a short distance away, but there is also a Subway stop, SCARBOROUGH CENTRE STATION - WESTBOUND PLATFORM, a 6-minute drive connecting you to the TTC. It also has (Bus) route 129 Mccowan North, and (Bus) route 302 Kingston Rd mccowan Night Bus nearby. Residents also have access to Hwy 401, which is within a 9-minute drive using on and off ramps on Mccowan Rd.