Discover Danforth East York
Neighbourhood overview
What is it like living in Danforth East York?
Danforth East York is home to 17,065 residents in 6,945 households. Housing is mostly low-rise, with 74 per cent of dwellings being houses and detached houses alone accounting for 42 per cent. About 69 per cent of households own their home.
Most daily errands here can be done on foot. Local anchors include Chicago Smoke House, K.C. Caribbean Take-Out, Karlovo European Meats & Deli and Danish Pastry Shop.
On the move
How easy is it to get around Danforth East York?
Walk Score rates Danforth East York on a 100-point scale for walking, transit and cycling. Exact travel time depends on the address, time of day and service conditions.
Walk Score
Errands on foot
Transit Score
Access to public transit
Bike Score
Errands by bike
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Education
What schools are in Danforth East York?
Schools marked Home school are the ones the Toronto District School Board assigns to addresses here, read from its own attendance areas. A neighbourhood usually spans more than one. Catholic and French boards draw their own boundaries. Boards assign a home school per address, so two houses on the same street can be served differently, and boundaries, programs and enrolment rules change. Look up your exact address with the board before it matters.
| JK-5 | Public | R H McGregor Elementary School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-5 | Public | Chester Elementary School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-5 | Public | Diefenbaker Elementary School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-6 | Public | École élémentaire La Mosaïque | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Catholic | Holy Cross Catholic School | 5.5/10 Provincial rank 1,921 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Brigid Catholic School | 5.5/10 Provincial rank 1,921 of 3,052 |
| 6-8 | Public | Cosburn Middle School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Fraser does not rank grades 7–8 |
| 6-8 | Public | Westwood Middle School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Fraser does not rank grades 7–8 |
| 6-8 | Public | D A Morrison Middle School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Fraser does not rank grades 7–8 |
| 9-12 | Public | East York Collegiate Institute Home school | 5.5/10 Provincial rank 478 of 747 |
Find the School Assigned to an Address
Each address is assigned to a specific public school, and boundaries can vary by street. Always confirm the designated school with the local school board. Private schools have separate admission requirements.
Community profile
Who lives in Danforth East York?
Danforth East York is home to 17,065 residents in 6,945 households, with an average household size of 2.5 and a median household income of $101,000. Select any segment to read what it represents.
Source: City of Toronto Danforth-East York Neighbourhood Profile, 2021 Census.
Parks, shops & local favourites
What is there to do in Danforth East York?
A glimpse of what you'll find around the neighbourhood. Open the full directory to explore more local places.
Restaurants & dining 2
Grocery & shopping 3
Gym & fitness 1
Recreation & parks 6
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Danforth East York
What are the boundaries of Danforth East York?
No single boundary is used by every resident, service or data source. For the community statistics on this page, HomeLife combines the City of Toronto's Danforth-East York profile, which describes 17,065 residents.
What types of homes are found in Danforth East York?
Detached houses make up about 42 per cent of dwellings and semi-detached houses about 25 per cent. About 31 per cent of households rent rather than own, so the mix of tenure and building type changes noticeably from street to street.
Is Danforth East York a good neighbourhood for families?
About 40 per cent of households include children, and the average household size is 2.5. This guide lists 10 nearby schools across the elementary, middle and secondary tiers. Suitability still depends on the exact address, school eligibility, housing budget and commute.
How do people get around Danforth East York?
Danforth East York's Walk Score ratings are walking 98, transit 78 and cycling 77 on the 100-point scale. Actual travel time depends on the address, the time of day and service conditions.
Who lives in Danforth East York?
Median household income in the City profile is $101,000, and 43 per cent of residents aged 25 to 64 hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The community section on this page breaks the figures down further.
