Discover The Annex
Neighbourhood overview
What is it like living in The Annex?
The City of Toronto statistical profile used for this guide covers 29,300 residents in 16,330 households. Apartments dominate the housing stock at 83 per cent of dwellings, led by high-rise apartments at 54 per cent. About 41 per cent of households own their home.
Most daily errands here can be done on foot. Local anchors include Casa Mezcal, Chadwick's Craft Kitchen & Bar, La La Bakeshop and COBS Bread.
On the move
How easy is it to get around The Annex?
Walk Score rates The Annex 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 The Annex to the places that matter
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Buying & selling
How is the The Annex real estate market?
Sale Price $2,159,000
Homes Sold 5
Days on Market 34
As of March 2026, TRREB's C02 market area recorded 5 detached sales across Annex. The average sale price was $2,159,000 and homes averaged 34 days on market. These are area-level figures, not a valuation of any individual property.
Education
What schools are in The Annex?
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 | Huron Street Junior Public School Home school · part of the area | 5.8/10 Provincial rank 1,703 of 3,052 |
| JK-6 | Public | Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School Home school · part of the area | 7.4/10 Provincial rank 643 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Public | Jesse Ketchum Junior and Senior Public School | 7.3/10 Provincial rank 702 of 3,052 |
| JK-6 | Public | Cottingham Junior Public School | 10.0/10 Provincial rank 1 of 3,052 |
| 9-12 | Public | Jarvis Collegiate Institute Home school · part of the area | 4.1/10 Provincial rank 649 of 747 |
| 9-12 | Public | Harbord Collegiate Institute Home school · part of the area | 7.5/10 Provincial rank 142 of 747 |
| 9-12 | Public | Central Technical 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 The Annex?
The City of Toronto statistical profile used for this guide covers 29,300 residents in 16,330 households, with an average household size of 1.8 and a median household income of $85,000. Select any segment to read what it represents.
Community statistics use the City of Toronto's Annex neighbourhood profile. This statistical area does not define The Annex's exact neighbourhood boundary.
Parks, shops & local favourites
What is there to do in The Annex?
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 5
Recreation & parks 8
Frequently asked questions
Questions about The Annex
What are the boundaries of The Annex?
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 Annex profile, which describes 29,300 residents.
What types of homes are found in The Annex?
High-rise apartments make up about 54 per cent of dwellings and low-rise apartments about 28 per cent. About 59 per cent of households rent rather than own, so the mix of tenure and building type changes noticeably from street to street.
Is The Annex a good neighbourhood for families?
About 17 per cent of households include children, and the average household size is 1.8. This guide lists 1 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 The Annex?
The Annex's Walk Score ratings are walking 97, transit 97 and cycling 100 on the 100-point scale. Actual travel time depends on the address, the time of day and service conditions.
What is the The Annex housing market like?
TRREB's C02 market area recorded 64 sales across Annex, with an average sale price of $1,352,721 and an average of 38 days on market. These are area-level figures, not a valuation of any individual property.
Who lives in The Annex?
Median household income in the City profile is $85,000, and 64 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.
