Neighbourhood Profile
Bedford Park-Nortown
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 12,684 with a median household income of $85K (above the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $1500K. Walk score of 84, above the city average. 4 parks, 5 grocery stores, schools rated 7.6/10. Momentum score of 117 signals accelerating neighbourhood trajectory.
Neighbourhood Index
Composite score per category. Each averages 3\u20134 underlying metrics indexed to the city. 100 = Toronto average.
Dashed ring = Toronto (100). Scores above 100 outperform the city.
Neighbourhood Momentum
Composite trajectory score. 100 = holding steady.
117
Above-average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
Best For
Based on Bedford Park-Nortown’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bedford Park-Nortown — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Bedford Park-Nortown safe in 2026?+
Bedford Park-Nortown has 136 reported crime incidents, below the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 3.6%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 9, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 10 shooting incidents. Overall, Bedford Park-Nortown is considered safer than average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Bedford Park-Nortown?+
Schools rate 7.6/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 3 licensed daycares with 129 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 80.9% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Bedford Park-Nortown good for families?+
5 grocery stores, 3 daycares (129 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 0 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 84, transit score 74. Average household size 2.7.
How much do homes cost in Bedford Park-Nortown in 2026?+
Median home value $1500K, above the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 36.4% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 61% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 17.6x.
Is Bedford Park-Nortown a good investment?+
Momentum score 117/200 (above-average). Pipeline: 127 units, permits +45% YoY. Projected 4,621 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +20 (12 months).
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Sources: Toronto Open Data, Statistics Canada Census 2021, Toronto Police Service, Fraser Institute, RentSafeTO, DineSafe, Vision Zero, TRCA, MPAC. City averages reflect Toronto-wide figures. Growth rates use the most recent comparable period.