Neighbourhood Profile
Clairlea-Birchmount
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 14,952 with a median household income of $55K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $750K. Walk score of 84, above the city average. 4 parks, 5 grocery stores, schools rated 6.9/10. Momentum score of 108 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.
108
Average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on Clairlea-Birchmount’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clairlea-Birchmount — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Clairlea-Birchmount safe in 2026?+
Clairlea-Birchmount has 182 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 11.9%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 9, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 14 shooting incidents. Overall, Clairlea-Birchmount is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Clairlea-Birchmount?+
Schools rate 6.9/10 (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 75.2% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Clairlea-Birchmount good for families?+
5 grocery stores, 3 daycares (117 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 0 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 84, transit score 73. Average household size 2.6.
How much do homes cost in Clairlea-Birchmount in 2026?+
Median home value $750K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 48.4% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 48% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 13.6x.
Is Clairlea-Birchmount a good investment?+
Momentum score 108/200 (average). Pipeline: 165 units, permits +18% YoY. Projected 3,956 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.