Neighbourhood Profile
Danforth East York
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 10,332 with a median household income of $62K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $920K. Walk score of 82, above the city average. 4 parks, 4 grocery stores, schools rated 7.3/10. Momentum score of 116 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.
116
Above-average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on Danforth East York’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Danforth East York — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Danforth East York safe in 2026?+
Danforth East York has 164 reported crime incidents, below the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 13.3%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 10, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 12 shooting incidents. Overall, Danforth East York is considered safer than average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Danforth East York?+
Schools rate 7.3/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 2 licensed daycares with 80 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 74.4% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Danforth East York good for families?+
4 grocery stores, 2 daycares (80 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 0 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 82, transit score 73. Average household size 2.5.
How much do homes cost in Danforth East York in 2026?+
Median home value $920K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 47.2% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 51% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 14.8x.
Is Danforth East York a good investment?+
Momentum score 116/200 (above-average). Pipeline: 102 units, permits +5% YoY. Projected 1,705 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +9 (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.