Neighbourhood Profile
Centennial Scarborough
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 11,172 with a median household income of $55K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $750K. Walk score of 80, above the city average. 3 parks, 4 grocery stores, schools rated 6.7/10. Momentum score of 110 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.
110
Average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on Centennial Scarborough’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Centennial Scarborough — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Centennial Scarborough safe in 2026?+
Centennial Scarborough has 167 reported crime incidents, below the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 16.2%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 10, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 14 shooting incidents. Overall, Centennial Scarborough is considered safer than average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Centennial Scarborough?+
Schools rate 6.7/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 3 licensed daycares with 150 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 88% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Centennial Scarborough good for families?+
4 grocery stores, 3 daycares (150 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 0 arenas, and 3 parks. Walk score 80, transit score 69. Average household size 2.3.
How much do homes cost in Centennial Scarborough in 2026?+
Median home value $750K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 28% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 49% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 13.6x.
Is Centennial Scarborough a good investment?+
Momentum score 110/200 (average). Pipeline: 151 units, permits 0% YoY. Projected 2,200 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.