Neighbourhood Profile
Brookhaven-Amesbury
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 17,388 with a median household income of $52K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $700K. Walk score of 74, above the city average. 4 parks, 6 grocery stores, schools rated 6.5/10. 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 Brookhaven-Amesbury’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookhaven-Amesbury — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Brookhaven-Amesbury safe in 2026?+
Brookhaven-Amesbury has 186 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 2.1%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 11, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 14 shooting incidents. Overall, Brookhaven-Amesbury is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Brookhaven-Amesbury?+
Schools rate 6.5/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 4 licensed daycares with 172 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 88% (city avg: 68%). 4 playgrounds and 2 splash pads for younger children.
Is Brookhaven-Amesbury good for families?+
6 grocery stores, 4 daycares (172 spaces), 4 playgrounds, 0 pools, 1 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 74, transit score 82. Average household size 2.6.
How much do homes cost in Brookhaven-Amesbury in 2026?+
Median home value $700K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 32.3% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 55% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 13.5x.
Is Brookhaven-Amesbury a good investment?+
Momentum score 117/200 (above-average). Pipeline: 186 units, permits +38% YoY. Projected 6,045 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +15 (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.