Discover Kensington Market
Neighbourhood overview
What is it like living in Kensington Market?
The City of Toronto statistical profile used for this guide covers 18,120 residents in 9,520 households. Apartments dominate the housing stock at 89 per cent of dwellings, led by high-rise apartments at 59 per cent. About 32 per cent of households own their home.
Most daily errands here can be done on foot. Local anchors include Buddha's Vegan Restaurant, Fika Cafe, mango mango and My Market Bakery.
On the move
How easy is it to get around Kensington Market?
Walk Score rates Kensington Market 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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Buying & selling
How is the Kensington Market real estate market?
Sale Price —
Homes Sold 2
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As of March 2026, TRREB's C01 market area recorded 2 detached sales across Kensington-Chinatown. TRREB did not publish complete price or days-on-market figures for this result. These are area-level figures, not a valuation of any individual property.
Education
What schools are in Kensington Market?
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-6 | Public | Kensington Community School School Junior Home school | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Public | Ryerson Community School Junior Senior | 4.1/10 Provincial rank 2,588 of 3,052 |
| JK-6 | Public | Lord Lansdowne Junior Public School | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-6 | Public | da Vinci School | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Public | King Edward Junior and Senior Public School | 4.8/10 Provincial rank 2,301 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Public | Beverley School | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| 9-12 | Public | Harbord Collegiate Institute Home school | 7.5/10 Provincial rank 142 of 747 |
| 9-12 | Public | Subway Academy II | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| 9-12 | Public | Heydon Park Secondary School | 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 Kensington Market?
The City of Toronto statistical profile used for this guide covers 18,120 residents in 9,520 households, with an average household size of 1.9 and a median household income of $62,000. Select any segment to read what it represents.
Community statistics use the City of Toronto's Kensington-Chinatown neighbourhood profile. This statistical area does not define Kensington Market's exact neighbourhood boundary.
Parks, shops & local favourites
What is there to do in Kensington Market?
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 1
Recreation & parks 6
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Kensington Market
What are the boundaries of Kensington Market?
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 Kensington-Chinatown profile, which describes 18,120 residents.
What types of homes are found in Kensington Market?
High-rise apartments make up about 59 per cent of dwellings and low-rise apartments about 30 per cent. About 68 per cent of households rent rather than own, so the mix of tenure and building type changes noticeably from street to street.
Is Kensington Market a good neighbourhood for families?
About 14 per cent of households include children, and the average household size is 1.9. Suitability still depends on the exact address, school eligibility, housing budget and commute.
What is the Kensington Market housing market like?
TRREB's C01 market area recorded 40 sales across Kensington-Chinatown, with an average sale price of $869,407 and an average of 51 days on market. These are area-level figures, not a valuation of any individual property.
Who lives in Kensington Market?
Median household income in the City profile is $62,000, and 46 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.
How do people get around Kensington Market?
Kensington Market's Walk Score ratings are walking 99, transit 96 and cycling 100 on the 100-point scale. Actual travel time depends on the address, the time of day and service conditions.
