Discover West Queen West
Neighbourhood overview
What is it like living in West Queen West?
West Queen West is home to 13,170 residents in 7,695 households. Apartments dominate the housing stock at 86 per cent of dwellings, led by high-rise apartments at 68 per cent. About 54 per cent of households own their home.
Most daily errands here can be done on foot. Local anchors include Banu, Kenzo Ramen, Bloomer's Queen and Kitchen Table.
On the move
How easy is it to get around West Queen West?
Walk Score rates West Queen West 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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Buying & selling
How is the West Queen West real estate market?
Sale Price $1,985,000
Homes Sold 6
Days on Market 53
As of March 2026, TRREB's C01 market area recorded 6 detached sales across Trinity-Bellwoods. The average sale price was $1,985,000 and homes averaged 53 days on market. These are area-level figures, not a valuation of any individual property.
Education
What schools are in West Queen West?
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 | Niagara Street Junior Public School Home school · part of the area | 8.1/10 Provincial rank 313 of 3,052 |
| JK-6 | Public | Givins/Shaw Junior Public School Home school · part of the area | 6.3/10 Provincial rank 1,348 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Public | Ryerson Community School Junior Senior Home school · part of the area | 4.1/10 Provincial rank 2,588 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Mary Catholic School | 5.3/10 Provincial rank 2,026 of 3,052 |
| JK-6 | Public | Charles G Fraser Junior Public School | 9.0/10 Provincial rank 110 of 3,052 |
| JK-6 | Public | ALPHA Alternative Junior School | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| 9-12 | Public | Parkdale Collegiate Institute Home school | 6.5/10 Provincial rank 311 of 747 |
| 9-12 | Public | Oasis Alternative Secondary 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 West Queen West?
West Queen West is home to 13,170 residents in 7,695 households, with an average household size of 1.7 and a median household income of $101,000. Select any segment to read what it represents.
Source: City of Toronto West Queen West Neighbourhood Profile, 2021 Census.
Parks, shops & local favourites
What is there to do in West Queen West?
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 8
Recreation & parks 6
Frequently asked questions
Questions about West Queen West
What are the boundaries of West Queen West?
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 West Queen West profile, which describes 13,170 residents.
What types of homes are found in West Queen West?
High-rise apartments make up about 68 per cent of dwellings and low-rise apartments about 17 per cent. About 46 per cent of households rent rather than own, so the mix of tenure and building type changes noticeably from street to street.
Is West Queen West a good neighbourhood for families?
About 14 per cent of households include children, and the average household size is 1.7. Suitability still depends on the exact address, school eligibility, housing budget and commute.
What is the West Queen West housing market like?
TRREB's C01 market area recorded 35 sales across Trinity-Bellwoods, with an average sale price of $1,350,976 and an average of 35 days on market. These are area-level figures, not a valuation of any individual property.
Who lives in West Queen West?
Median household income in the City profile is $101,000, and 62 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 West Queen West?
West Queen West's Walk Score ratings are walking 99, transit 98 and cycling 96 on the 100-point scale. Actual travel time depends on the address, the time of day and service conditions.
