Discover Downtown Yonge East
Neighbourhood overview
What is it like living in Downtown Yonge East?
Downtown Yonge East is home to 17,700 residents in 11,055 households. Apartments dominate the housing stock at 98 per cent of dwellings, led by high-rise apartments at 96 per cent. About 36 per cent of households own their home.
Most daily errands here can be done on foot. Local anchors include 18 Feet, Ajisen Ramens, Hitotoki Japanese Bakery and Panemor.
On the move
How easy is it to get around Downtown Yonge East?
Walk Score rates Downtown Yonge East 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 Downtown Yonge East to the places that matter
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Education
What schools are in Downtown Yonge East?
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-8 | Public | Lord Dufferin Junior and Senior Public School Home school · part of the area | 3.3/10 Provincial rank 2,805 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Public | Market Lane Junior and Senior Public School Home school · part of the area | 5.1/10 Provincial rank 2,155 of 3,052 |
| JK-6 | Public | Church Street Junior Public School Home school · part of the area | 4.8/10 Provincial rank 2,301 of 3,052 |
| JK-6 | Public | École élémentaire Gabrielle-Roy | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-6 | Public | Downtown Alternative School | 8.0/10 Provincial rank 351 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Michael Catholic School | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Catholic | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School | 6.5/10 Provincial rank 1,210 of 3,052 |
| 9-12 | Public | Jarvis Collegiate Institute Home school | 4.1/10 Provincial rank 649 of 747 |
| 9-12 | Public | Native Learning Centre | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
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 Downtown Yonge East?
Downtown Yonge East is home to 17,700 residents in 11,055 households, with an average household size of 1.6 and a median household income of $69,500. Select any segment to read what it represents.
Source: City of Toronto Downtown Yonge East Neighbourhood Profile, 2021 Census.
Parks, shops & local favourites
What is there to do in Downtown Yonge East?
A glimpse of what you'll find around the neighbourhood. Open the full directory to explore more local places.
Restaurants & dining 8
Grocery & shopping 8
Gym & fitness 5
Recreation & parks 8
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Downtown Yonge East
What are the boundaries of Downtown Yonge East?
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 Downtown Yonge East profile, which describes 17,700 residents.
What types of homes are found in Downtown Yonge East?
High-rise apartments make up about 96 per cent of dwellings and low-rise apartments about 3 per cent. About 64 per cent of households rent rather than own, so the mix of tenure and building type changes noticeably from street to street.
Is Downtown Yonge East a good neighbourhood for families?
About 10 per cent of households include children, and the average household size is 1.6. This guide lists 9 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 Downtown Yonge East?
Downtown Yonge East's Walk Score ratings are walking 99, transit 100 and cycling 91 on the 100-point scale. Actual travel time depends on the address, the time of day and service conditions.
Who lives in Downtown Yonge East?
Median household income in the City profile is $69,500, and 65 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.
