Discover Yonge-Doris
Neighbourhood overview
What is it like living in Yonge-Doris?
Yonge-Doris is home to 20,160 residents in 9,840 households. Apartments dominate the housing stock at 99 per cent of dwellings, led by high-rise apartments at 92 per cent. About 56 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 Pat Spring Garden Mart.
On the move
How easy is it to get around Yonge-Doris?
Walk Score rates Yonge-Doris 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 Yonge-Doris to the places that matter
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Education
What schools are in Yonge-Doris?
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 | McKee Public School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Public | Avondale Public School Home school · part of the area | 7.3/10 Provincial rank 702 of 3,052 |
| JK-5 | Public | Finch Public School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Cyril Catholic School | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| 1-8 | Public | Claude Watson School for the Arts | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| 6-8 | Public | Cummer Valley 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 |
| 9-12 | Public | Earl Haig Secondary School Home school · part of the area | 8.9/10 Provincial rank 23 of 747 |
| 9-12 | Public | Georges Vanier Secondary School Home school · part of the area | 6.7/10 Provincial rank 275 of 747 |
| 9-12 | Catholic | Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts | 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 Yonge-Doris?
Yonge-Doris is home to 20,160 residents in 9,840 households, with an average household size of 2.1 and a median household income of $73,000. Select any segment to read what it represents.
Source: City of Toronto Yonge-Doris Neighbourhood Profile, 2021 Census.
Parks, shops & local favourites
What is there to do in Yonge-Doris?
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 2
Recreation & parks 6
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Yonge-Doris
What are the boundaries of Yonge-Doris?
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 Yonge-Doris profile, which describes 20,160 residents.
What types of homes are found in Yonge-Doris?
High-rise apartments make up about 92 per cent of dwellings and low-rise apartments about 6 per cent. About 44 per cent of households rent rather than own, so the mix of tenure and building type changes noticeably from street to street.
Is Yonge-Doris a good neighbourhood for families?
About 30 per cent of households include children, and the average household size is 2.1. 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 Yonge-Doris?
Yonge-Doris's Walk Score ratings are walking 98, transit 99 and cycling 55 on the 100-point scale. Actual travel time depends on the address, the time of day and service conditions.
Who lives in Yonge-Doris?
Median household income in the City profile is $73,000, and 61 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.
