Discover Islington
Neighbourhood overview
What is it like living in Islington?
Islington is home to 23,460 residents in 9,285 households. The housing stock is split, with detached houses at 46 per cent of dwellings and high-rise apartments a further 43 per cent. About 68 per cent of households own their home.
Everyday errands are walkable from much of the area. Local anchors include Cravin Kitchen + Lounge, Mai Bistro, Q-Farm and Stari Grad Food Boutique.
On the move
How easy is it to get around Islington?
Walk Score rates Islington 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 Islington to the places that matter
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Education
What schools are in Islington?
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 | Wedgewood Junior School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-5 | Public | West Glen Junior School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Public | Islington Junior Middle School Home school · part of the area | 5.4/10 Provincial rank 1,964 of 3,052 |
| JK-5 | Public | Rosethorn Junior School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Catholic | Our Lady of Peace Catholic School | 6.4/10 Provincial rank 1,282 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Elizabeth Catholic School | 5.1/10 Provincial rank 2,155 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Gregory Catholic School | 7.8/10 Provincial rank 447 of 3,052 |
| 6-8 | Public | Bloorlea Middle School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Fraser does not rank grades 7–8 |
| 9-12 | Public | Etobicoke Collegiate Institute Home school · part of the area | 8.1/10 Provincial rank 79 of 747 |
| 9-12 | Public | Martingrove Collegiate Institute Home school · part of the area | 6.9/10 Provincial rank 238 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 Islington?
Islington is home to 23,460 residents in 9,285 households, with an average household size of 2.5 and a median household income of $102,000. Select any segment to read what it represents.
Source: City of Toronto Islington Neighbourhood Profile, 2021 Census.
Parks, shops & local favourites
What is there to do in Islington?
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 Islington
What are the boundaries of Islington?
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 Islington profile, which describes 23,460 residents.
What types of homes are found in Islington?
Detached houses make up about 46 per cent of dwellings and high-rise apartments about 43 per cent. About 32 per cent of households rent rather than own, so the mix of tenure and building type changes noticeably from street to street.
Is Islington 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 Islington?
Islington's Walk Score ratings are walking 76, transit 76 and cycling 50 on the 100-point scale. Actual travel time depends on the address, the time of day and service conditions.
Who lives in Islington?
Median household income in the City profile is $102,000, and 42 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.
