Discover Leaside
Neighbourhood overview
What is it like living in Leaside?
The City of Toronto statistical profile used for this guide covers 16,535 residents in 6,435 households. Housing is mostly low-rise, with 70 per cent of dwellings being houses and detached houses alone accounting for 55 per cent. About 72 per cent of households own their home.
Most daily errands here can be done on foot. Local anchors include China Food, Chon Modern Thai Cuisine, Cumbrae's and Craig’s Cookies.
On the move
How easy is it to get around Leaside?
Walk Score rates Leaside 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 Leaside to the places that matter
Enter a destination to see the route for
your chosen travel mode.
Buying & selling
How is the Leaside real estate market?
Sale Price $2,351,000
Homes Sold 16
Days on Market 36
As of March 2026, TRREB's C11 market area recorded 16 detached sales across Leaside. The average sale price was $2,351,000 and homes averaged 36 days on market. These are area-level figures, not a valuation of any individual property.
Education
What schools are in Leaside?
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 | Rolph Road Elementary School Home school · part of the area | 7.6/10 Provincial rank 532 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Public | Northlea Elementary and Middle School Home school · part of the area | 7.8/10 Provincial rank 447 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Public | Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School Home school · part of the area | 9.9/10 Provincial rank 32 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Public | Bloorview School Authority | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Anselm Catholic School | 8.7/10 Provincial rank 161 of 3,052 |
| JK-6 | Public | Bennington Heights Elementary School | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-5 | Public | Maurice Cody Junior Public School | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| 9-12 | Public | Leaside High School Home school | 9.1/10 Provincial rank 15 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 Leaside?
The City of Toronto statistical profile used for this guide covers 16,535 residents in 6,435 households, with an average household size of 2.6 and a median household income of $148,000. Select any segment to read what it represents.
Community statistics use the City of Toronto's Leaside-Bennington neighbourhood profile. This statistical area does not define Leaside's exact neighbourhood boundary.
Parks, shops & local favourites
What is there to do in Leaside?
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 8
Recreation & parks 8
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Leaside
What are the boundaries of Leaside?
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 Leaside-Bennington profile, which describes 16,535 residents.
What types of homes are found in Leaside?
Detached houses make up about 55 per cent of dwellings and low-rise apartments about 22 per cent. About 28 per cent of households rent rather than own, so the mix of tenure and building type changes noticeably from street to street.
Is Leaside a good neighbourhood for families?
About 47 per cent of households include children, and the average household size is 2.6. Suitability still depends on the exact address, school eligibility, housing budget and commute.
What is the Leaside housing market like?
TRREB's C11 market area recorded 28 sales across Leaside, with an average sale price of $1,845,857 and an average of 35 days on market. These are area-level figures, not a valuation of any individual property.
Who lives in Leaside?
Median household income in the City profile is $148,000, and 59 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 Leaside?
Leaside's Walk Score ratings are walking 92, transit 71 and cycling 78 on the 100-point scale. Actual travel time depends on the address, the time of day and service conditions.
