Neighbourhood Profile
Church-Wellesley
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 14,700 with a median household income of $52K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $650K. Walk score of 70, above the city average. 3 parks, 5 grocery stores, schools rated 7/10. Momentum score of 109 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.
109
Average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on Church-Wellesley’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Church-Wellesley — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Church-Wellesley safe in 2026?+
Church-Wellesley has 196 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 12.1%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 10, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 14 shooting incidents. Overall, Church-Wellesley is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Church-Wellesley?+
Schools rate 7/10 (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 88% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Church-Wellesley good for families?+
5 grocery stores, 3 daycares (117 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 1 arenas, and 3 parks. Walk score 70, transit score 68. Average household size 2.3.
How much do homes cost in Church-Wellesley in 2026?+
Median home value $650K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 49% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 49% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 12.5x.
Is Church-Wellesley a good investment?+
Momentum score 109/200 (average). Pipeline: 205 units, permits +12% YoY. Projected 1,980 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +1 (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.