Discover Little Italy
Neighbourhood overview
What is it like living in Little Italy?
The City of Toronto statistical profile used for this guide covers 13,120 residents in 6,180 households. The housing stock is split, with low-rise apartments at 59 per cent of dwellings and semi-detached houses a further 16 per cent. About 42 per cent of households own their home.
Most daily errands here can be done on foot. Local anchors include Cafe Belém, Carolina, National Bakery & Bistro and Bad Attitude.
On the move
How easy is it to get around Little Italy?
Walk Score rates Little Italy 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 Little Italy real estate market?
Sale Price $1,548,000
Homes Sold 5
Days on Market 50
As of March 2026, TRREB's C01 market area recorded 5 detached sales across Palmerston-Little Italy. The average sale price was $1,548,000 and homes averaged 50 days on market. These are area-level figures, not a valuation of any individual property.
Education
What schools are in Little Italy?
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 | Charles G Fraser Junior Public School Home school · part of the area | 9.0/10 Provincial rank 110 of 3,052 |
| JK-6 | Public | Clinton Street Junior Public School Home school · part of the area | 7.7/10 Provincial rank 480 of 3,052 |
| JK-6 | Public | Montrose Junior Public School Home school · part of the area | 7.9/10 Provincial rank 392 of 3,052 |
| JK-6 | Public | Ossington/Old Orchard Junior Public School Home school · part of the area | 9.5/10 Provincial rank 56 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Public | King Edward Junior and Senior Public School Home school · part of the area | 4.8/10 Provincial rank 2,301 of 3,052 |
| JK-6 | Public | École élémentaire Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Catholic | Pope Francis Catholic School | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Francis of Assisi Catholic School | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-6 | Public | Dewson Street Junior Public 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 |
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 Little Italy?
The City of Toronto statistical profile used for this guide covers 13,120 residents in 6,180 households, with an average household size of 2.1 and a median household income of $88,000. Select any segment to read what it represents.
Community statistics use the City of Toronto's Palmerston-Little Italy neighbourhood profile. This statistical area does not define Little Italy's exact neighbourhood boundary.
Parks, shops & local favourites
What is there to do in Little Italy?
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 2
Recreation & parks 7
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Little Italy
What are the boundaries of Little Italy?
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 Palmerston-Little Italy profile, which describes 13,120 residents.
What types of homes are found in Little Italy?
Low-rise apartments make up about 59 per cent of dwellings and semi-detached houses about 16 per cent. About 58 per cent of households rent rather than own, so the mix of tenure and building type changes noticeably from street to street.
Is Little Italy a good neighbourhood for families?
About 21 per cent of households include children, and the average household size is 2.1. Suitability still depends on the exact address, school eligibility, housing budget and commute.
What is the Little Italy housing market like?
TRREB's C01 market area recorded 17 sales across Palmerston-Little Italy, with an average sale price of $1,380,678 and an average of 46 days on market. These are area-level figures, not a valuation of any individual property.
Who lives in Little Italy?
Median household income in the City profile is $88,000, and 53 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 Little Italy?
Little Italy's Walk Score ratings are walking 91, transit 92 and cycling 100 on the 100-point scale. Actual travel time depends on the address, the time of day and service conditions.
