Discover North Toronto
Neighbourhood overview
What is it like living in North Toronto?
North Toronto is home to 15,885 residents in 9,430 households. Apartments dominate the housing stock at 99 per cent of dwellings, led by high-rise apartments at 90 per cent. About 19 per cent of households own their home.
Most daily errands here can be done on foot. Local anchors include BlackWolf Coffee, Chef of India, Galleria K-Food Express and Green Valley Products.
On the move
How easy is it to get around North Toronto?
Walk Score rates North Toronto 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 North Toronto to the places that matter
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Education
What schools are in North Toronto?
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 | Eglinton Junior Public School Home school | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-5 | Public | Rippleton Public School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-6 | Public | John Fisher Junior Public School | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Monica Catholic School | 6.9/10 Provincial rank 927 of 3,052 |
| JK-6 | Public | Blythwood Junior Public School | 9.4/10 Provincial rank 67 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Public | Sunny View Junior and Senior Public School | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| 6-8 | Public | Hodgson Middle School Home school | Not ranked Fraser does not rank grades 7–8 |
| 9-12 | Public | North Toronto Collegiate Institute Home school · part of the area | 8.4/10 Provincial rank 46 of 747 |
| 9-12 | Public | Northern Secondary School Home school · part of the area | 8.2/10 Provincial rank 65 of 747 |
| 9-12 | Catholic | Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School | 7.2/10 Provincial rank 178 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 North Toronto?
North Toronto is home to 15,885 residents in 9,430 households, with an average household size of 1.7 and a median household income of $70,000. Select any segment to read what it represents.
Source: City of Toronto North Toronto Neighbourhood Profile, 2021 Census.
Parks, shops & local favourites
What is there to do in North Toronto?
A glimpse of what you'll find around the neighbourhood. Open the full directory to explore more local places.
Restaurants & dining 8
Grocery & shopping 6
Gym & fitness 2
Recreation & parks 3
Frequently asked questions
Questions about North Toronto
What are the boundaries of North Toronto?
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 North Toronto profile, which describes 15,885 residents.
What types of homes are found in North Toronto?
High-rise apartments make up about 90 per cent of dwellings and low-rise apartments about 9 per cent. About 81 per cent of households rent rather than own, so the mix of tenure and building type changes noticeably from street to street.
Is North Toronto a good neighbourhood for families?
About 17 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 North Toronto?
North Toronto's Walk Score ratings are walking 100, transit 100 and cycling 92 on the 100-point scale. Actual travel time depends on the address, the time of day and service conditions.
Who lives in North Toronto?
Median household income in the City profile is $70,000, 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.
