Discover Willowdale
Neighbourhood overview
What is it like living in Willowdale?
The City of Toronto statistical profiles used for this guide cover 32,645 residents in 13,450 households. The housing stock is split, with high-rise apartments at 48 per cent of dwellings and detached houses a further 37 per cent. About 64 per cent of households own their home.
Most daily errands here can be done on foot. Local anchors include Ajisen Ramen, Daldongnae Korean BBQ, iBAKE and Joy Mart.
On the move
How easy is it to get around Willowdale?
Walk Score rates Willowdale 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 Willowdale real estate market?
Sale Price $1,989,919
Homes Sold 37
Days on Market 33
As of March 2026, TRREB's C07 and C14 market areas recorded 37 detached sales across Willowdale East and Willowdale West. The average sale price was $1,989,919 and homes averaged 33 days on market. These are area-level figures, not a valuation of any individual property.
Education
What schools are in Willowdale?
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 | Churchill Public School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-6 | Public | Hollywood Public School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Public | Avondale Alternative Elementary School | 10.0/10 Provincial rank 1 of 3,052 |
| JK-8 | Public | Avondale Public School | 7.3/10 Provincial rank 702 of 3,052 |
| 1-8 | Public | Claude Watson School for the Arts | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| 6-8 | Public | Willowdale Middle School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Fraser does not rank grades 7–8 |
| 6-8 | Public | Bayview Middle School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Fraser does not rank grades 7–8 |
| 6-8 | Public | Cummer Valley Middle School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Fraser does not rank grades 7–8 |
| 9-12 | Public | Northview Heights Secondary School Home school · part of the area | 6.7/10 Provincial rank 275 of 747 |
| 9-12 | Public | Earl Haig Secondary School Home school · part of the area | 8.9/10 Provincial rank 23 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 Willowdale?
The City of Toronto statistical profiles used for this guide cover 32,645 residents in 13,450 households, with an average household size of 2.5 and median household incomes ranging from $76,500–$95,000. Select any segment to read what it represents.
Community statistics combine the City of Toronto's East Willowdale and Willowdale West neighbourhood profiles. These statistical areas do not define Willowdale's exact neighbourhood boundary.
Parks, shops & local favourites
What is there to do in Willowdale?
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 8
Recreation & parks 8
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Willowdale
What are the boundaries of Willowdale?
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 East Willowdale and Willowdale West profiles, which together describe 32,645 residents.
What types of homes are found in Willowdale?
High-rise apartments make up about 48 per cent of dwellings and detached houses about 37 per cent. About 36 per cent of households rent rather than own, so the mix of tenure and building type changes noticeably from street to street.
Is Willowdale a good neighbourhood for families?
About 34 per cent of households include children, and the average household size is 2.4. This guide lists 9 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 Willowdale?
Willowdale's Walk Score ratings are walking 94, transit 100 and cycling 63 on the 100-point scale. Actual travel time depends on the address, the time of day and service conditions.
What is the Willowdale housing market like?
TRREB's C07 and C14 market areas recorded 164 sales across Willowdale East and Willowdale West, with an average sale price of $975,391 and an average of 38 days on market. These are area-level figures, not a valuation of any individual property.
Who lives in Willowdale?
Median household income across the combined profiles runs from $76,500 to $95,000, and 56 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.
