Discover York University Heights
Neighbourhood overview
What is it like living in York University Heights?
York University Heights is home to 28,255 residents in 10,345 households. The housing stock is split, with high-rise apartments at 52 per cent of dwellings and semi-detached houses a further 14 per cent. About 47 per cent of households own their home.
Walk Score rates local walking at 62 out of 100 and transit at 79 out of 100. Local anchors include Koz Kapadokya, Bosphorus, Coppa's Fresh Market and York Lanes.
On the move
How easy is it to get around York University Heights?
Walk Score rates York University Heights 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
Transit Score
Access to public transit
Bike Score
Errands by bike
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Buying & selling
How is the York University Heights real estate market?
Sale Price $1,067,000
Homes Sold 6
Days on Market 43
As of March 2026, TRREB's W05 market area recorded 6 detached sales across York University Heights. The average sale price was $1,067,000 and homes averaged 43 days on market. These are area-level figures, not a valuation of any individual property.
Education
What schools are in York University Heights?
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 | Derrydown Public School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-5 | Public | Lamberton Public School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-5 | Public | Stilecroft Public School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Public | Africentric Alternative School | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-5 | Public | Sheppard Public School | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| JK-8 | Catholic | St Jerome Catholic School | 5.6/10 Provincial rank 1,850 of 3,052 |
| 4-8 | Public | Charles H Best Junior and Middle School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Not included in the Fraser report |
| 6-8 | Public | Elia Middle School Home school · part of the area | Not ranked Fraser does not rank grades 7–8 |
| 9-12 | Public | C W Jefferys Collegiate Institute Home school · part of the area | 2.9/10 Provincial rank 706 of 747 |
| 9-12 | Public | William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute Home school · part of the area | 8.7/10 Provincial rank 33 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 York University Heights?
York University Heights is home to 28,255 residents in 10,345 households, with an average household size of 2.7 and a median household income of $76,000. Select any segment to read what it represents.
Source: City of Toronto York University Heights Neighbourhood Profile, 2021 Census.
Parks, shops & local favourites
What is there to do in York University Heights?
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 York University Heights
What are the boundaries of York University Heights?
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 York University Heights profile, which describes 28,255 residents.
What types of homes are found in York University Heights?
High-rise apartments make up about 52 per cent of dwellings and semi-detached houses about 14 per cent. About 53 per cent of households rent rather than own, so the mix of tenure and building type changes noticeably from street to street.
Is York University Heights a good neighbourhood for families?
About 36 per cent of households include children, and the average household size is 2.7. This guide lists 8 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 York University Heights?
York University Heights's Walk Score ratings are walking 62, transit 79 and cycling 72 on the 100-point scale. Actual travel time depends on the address, the time of day and service conditions.
What is the York University Heights housing market like?
TRREB's W05 market area recorded 35 sales across York University Heights, with an average sale price of $648,943 and an average of 45 days on market. These are area-level figures, not a valuation of any individual property.
Who lives in York University Heights?
Median household income in the City profile is $76,000, and 27 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.
