Neighbourhood Profile
Cabbagetown-South St.James Town
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 11,928 with a median household income of $48K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $820K. Walk score of 84, above the city average. 4 parks, 4 grocery stores, schools rated 6.9/10. Momentum score of 111 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.
111
Above-average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cabbagetown-South St.James Town — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Cabbagetown-South St.James Town safe in 2026?+
Cabbagetown-South St.James Town has 177 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is up 1.1%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 11, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 14 shooting incidents. Overall, Cabbagetown-South St.James Town is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town?+
Schools rate 6.9/10 (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 81.8% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Cabbagetown-South St.James Town good for families?+
4 grocery stores, 3 daycares (129 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 0 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 84, transit score 64. Average household size 2.3.
How much do homes cost in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town in 2026?+
Median home value $820K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 40.1% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 54% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 17.1x.
Is Cabbagetown-South St.James Town a good investment?+
Momentum score 111/200 (above-average). Pipeline: 179 units, permits +12% YoY. Projected 2,539 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +22 (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.