Neighbourhood Profile
Black Creek
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 21,756 with a median household income of $42K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $580K. Walk score of 91, above the city average. 4 parks, 5 grocery stores, schools rated 7/10. Momentum score of 103 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.
103
Average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
Best For
Based on Black Creek’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Black Creek — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Black Creek safe in 2026?+
Black Creek has 205 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 4.3%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 12, above the city average. The neighbourhood has 14 shooting incidents. Overall, Black Creek is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Black Creek?+
Schools rate 7/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 4 licensed daycares with 168 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 71.8% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 2 splash pads for younger children.
Is Black Creek good for families?+
5 grocery stores, 4 daycares (168 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 1 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 91, transit score 82. Average household size 2.6.
How much do homes cost in Black Creek in 2026?+
Median home value $580K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 44.5% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 49% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 13.8x.
Is Black Creek a good investment?+
Momentum score 103/200 (average). Pipeline: 309 units, permits +5% YoY. Projected 2,271 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +9 (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.