Discover Old East York
Neighbourhood overview
What is it like living in Old East York?
Old East York is home to 9,160 residents in 3,730 households. Housing is mostly low-rise, with 75 per cent of dwellings being houses and detached houses alone accounting for 59 per cent. About 66 per cent of households own their home.
Everyday errands are walkable from much of the area. Local anchors include Ballissimo Loukoumades Bar, Eden Chinese Food, Fresh From The Farm and mon K patisserie.
On the move
How easy is it to get around Old East York?
Walk Score rates Old East York on a 100-point scale for walking, transit and cycling. Exact travel time depends on the address, time of day and service conditions.
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Errands on foot
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Access to public transit
Bike Score
Errands by bike
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Education
What schools are in Old East York?
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 | Diefenbaker Elementary School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-5 | Public | William Burgess Elementary School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-5 | Public | Parkside Elementary School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Catholic | Canadian Martyrs Catholic School | 7.0/10 Provincial rank 873 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Catholic | Holy Cross Catholic School | 5.5/10 Provincial rank 1,921 of 3,052 |
| JK-5 | Public | Chester Elementary School | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| 6-8 | Public | Cosburn Middle School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Fraser does not rank grades 7–8 |
| 6-8 | Public | Westwood Middle School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Fraser does not rank grades 7–8 |
| 6-8 | Public | D A Morrison Middle School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Fraser does not rank grades 7–8 |
| 9-12 | Public | East York Collegiate Institute Home school | 5.5/10 Provincial rank 478 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 Old East York?
Old East York is home to 9,160 residents in 3,730 households, with an average household size of 2.5 and a median household income of $96,000. Select any segment to read what it represents.
Source: City of Toronto Old East York Neighbourhood Profile, 2021 Census.
Parks, shops & local favourites
What is there to do in Old East York?
A glimpse of what you'll find around the neighbourhood. Open the full directory to explore more local places.
Restaurants & dining 8
Grocery & shopping 5
Gym & fitness 1
Recreation & parks 5
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Old East York
What are the boundaries of Old East York?
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 Old East York profile, which describes 9,160 residents.
What types of homes are found in Old East York?
Detached houses make up about 59 per cent of dwellings and high-rise apartments about 14 per cent. About 34 per cent of households rent rather than own, so the mix of tenure and building type changes noticeably from street to street.
Is Old East York a good neighbourhood for families?
About 38 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 Old East York?
Old East York's Walk Score ratings are walking 88, transit 73 and cycling 80 on the 100-point scale. Actual travel time depends on the address, the time of day and service conditions.
Who lives in Old East York?
Median household income in the City profile is $96,000, and 37 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.
