Discover Downsview
Neighbourhood overview
What is it like living in Downsview?
Downsview is home to 17,970 residents in 6,975 households. The housing stock is split, with low-rise apartments at 40 per cent of dwellings and detached houses a further 34 per cent. About 53 per cent of households own their home.
Everyday errands are walkable from much of the area. Local anchors include Naimas Asian Fusion Cafe, Peter G's, Selam Convenience and Grocery Store and Correct African Food Market.
On the move
How easy is it to get around Downsview?
Walk Score rates Downsview 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
From Downsview to the places that matter
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Education
What schools are in Downsview?
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 | Sheppard Public School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-5 | Public | Ancaster Public School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-5 | Public | Downsview Public School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-5 | Public | Blaydon Public School | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Norbert Catholic School | 6.0/10 Provincial rank 1,567 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Raphael Catholic School | 6.8/10 Provincial rank 993 of 3,052 |
| 6-8 | Public | Pierre Laporte Middle School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Fraser does not rank grades 7–8 |
| 6-8 | Public | Lawrence Heights Middle School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Fraser does not rank grades 7–8 |
| 9-12 | Public | Downsview Secondary School Home school · part of the area | 3.5/10 Provincial rank 682 of 747 |
| 9-12 | Public | William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute Home school · part of the area | 8.7/10 Provincial rank 33 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 Downsview?
Downsview is home to 17,970 residents in 6,975 households, with an average household size of 2.6 and a median household income of $82,000. Select any segment to read what it represents.
Source: City of Toronto Downsview Neighbourhood Profile, 2021 Census.
Parks, shops & local favourites
What is there to do in Downsview?
A glimpse of what you'll find around the neighbourhood. Open the full directory to explore more local places.
Restaurants & dining 8
Grocery & shopping 6
Gym & fitness 6
Recreation & parks 8
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Downsview
What are the boundaries of Downsview?
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 Downsview profile, which describes 17,970 residents.
What types of homes are found in Downsview?
Low-rise apartments make up about 40 per cent of dwellings and detached houses about 34 per cent. About 47 per cent of households rent rather than own, so the mix of tenure and building type changes noticeably from street to street.
Is Downsview a good neighbourhood for families?
About 39 per cent of households include children, and the average household size is 2.6. 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 Downsview?
Downsview's Walk Score ratings are walking 84, transit 68 and cycling 51 on the 100-point scale. Actual travel time depends on the address, the time of day and service conditions.
Who lives in Downsview?
Median household income in the City profile is $82,000, and 27 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.
