Discover Humber Bay Shores
Neighbourhood overview
What is it like living in Humber Bay Shores?
Humber Bay Shores is home to 22,605 residents in 13,325 households. Apartments dominate the housing stock at 99 per cent of dwellings, led by high-rise apartments at 92 per cent. About 54 per cent of households own their home.
Walk Score rates local walking at 68 out of 100 and transit at 63 out of 100. Local anchors include Firkin on the Bay, Kothur, Gud Daae gluten free sandwiches and Your Independent Grocer.
On the move
How easy is it to get around Humber Bay Shores?
Walk Score rates Humber Bay Shores 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 Humber Bay Shores to the places that matter
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Education
What schools are in Humber Bay Shores?
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 | Étienne Brûlé Junior School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-5 | Public | David Hornell Junior School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Public | John English Junior Middle School Home school · part of the area | 6.0/10 Provincial rank 1,567 of 3,052 |
| JK-5 | Public | George R Gauld Junior School | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Leo Catholic School | 7.5/10 Provincial rank 589 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Louis Catholic School | 7.6/10 Provincial rank 532 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Mark Catholic School | 5.2/10 Provincial rank 2,090 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Public | Second Street Junior Middle School | 4.7/10 Provincial rank 2,337 of 3,052 |
| 6-8 | Public | Karen Kain School of the Arts | Not ranked Fraser does not rank grades 7–8 |
| 9-12 | Public | Lakeshore Collegiate Institute Home school | 4.9/10 Provincial rank 559 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 Humber Bay Shores?
Humber Bay Shores is home to 22,605 residents in 13,325 households, with an average household size of 1.7 and a median household income of $85,000. Select any segment to read what it represents.
Source: City of Toronto Humber Bay Shores Neighbourhood Profile, 2021 Census.
Parks, shops & local favourites
What is there to do in Humber Bay Shores?
A glimpse of what you'll find around the neighbourhood. Open the full directory to explore more local places.
Restaurants & dining 8
Grocery & shopping 3
Gym & fitness 6
Recreation & parks 8
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Humber Bay Shores
What are the boundaries of Humber Bay Shores?
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 Humber Bay Shores profile, which describes 22,605 residents.
What types of homes are found in Humber Bay Shores?
High-rise apartments make up about 92 per cent of dwellings and low-rise apartments about 7 per cent. About 46 per cent of households rent rather than own, so the mix of tenure and building type changes noticeably from street to street.
Is Humber Bay Shores a good neighbourhood for families?
About 16 per cent of households include children, and the average household size is 1.7. 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 Humber Bay Shores?
Humber Bay Shores's Walk Score ratings are walking 68, transit 63 and cycling 81 on the 100-point scale. Actual travel time depends on the address, the time of day and service conditions.
Who lives in Humber Bay Shores?
Median household income in the City profile is $85,000, and 51 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.
