Neighbourhood Profile
Birchcliffe-Cliffside
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 16,464 with a median household income of $62K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $850K. Walk score of 75, above the city average. 4 parks, 6 grocery stores, schools rated 6.2/10. Momentum score of 102 signals steady 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.
102
Average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on Birchcliffe-Cliffside’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Birchcliffe-Cliffside — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Birchcliffe-Cliffside safe in 2026?+
Birchcliffe-Cliffside has 164 reported crime incidents, below the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is up 6.3%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 10, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 12 shooting incidents. Overall, Birchcliffe-Cliffside is considered safer than average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Birchcliffe-Cliffside?+
Schools rate 6.2/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 3 licensed daycares with 117 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 85.2% (city avg: 68%). 4 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Birchcliffe-Cliffside good for families?+
6 grocery stores, 3 daycares (117 spaces), 4 playgrounds, 0 pools, 0 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 75, transit score 64. Average household size 2.5.
How much do homes cost in Birchcliffe-Cliffside in 2026?+
Median home value $850K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 33.9% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 58% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 13.7x.
Is Birchcliffe-Cliffside a good investment?+
Momentum score 102/200 (average). Pipeline: 116 units, permits +5% YoY. Projected 3,382 additional units by 2051. Net business growth -2 (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.