Neighbourhood Profile
Dufferin Grove
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 11,928 with a median household income of $58K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $1050K. Walk score of 85, above the city average. 4 parks, 4 grocery stores, schools rated 6.8/10. 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 Dufferin Grove’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dufferin Grove — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Dufferin Grove safe in 2026?+
Dufferin Grove has 193 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 10.9%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 10, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 14 shooting incidents. Overall, Dufferin Grove is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Dufferin Grove?+
Schools rate 6.8/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 3 licensed daycares with 135 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 82.1% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Dufferin Grove good for families?+
4 grocery stores, 3 daycares (135 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 0 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 85, transit score 62. Average household size 2.4.
How much do homes cost in Dufferin Grove in 2026?+
Median home value $1050K, above the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 52.8% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 62% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 18.1x.
Is Dufferin Grove a good investment?+
Momentum score 109/200 (average). Pipeline: 187 units, permits -3% YoY. Projected 4,034 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.