Neighbourhood Profile
Eglinton East
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 14,196 with a median household income of $48K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $680K. Walk score of 82, above the city average. 4 parks, 4 grocery stores, schools rated 7/10. Momentum score of 105 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.
105
Average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on Eglinton East’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eglinton East — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Eglinton East safe in 2026?+
Eglinton East has 200 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 7.5%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 10, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 15 shooting incidents. Overall, Eglinton East is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Eglinton East?+
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 74.3% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Eglinton East good for families?+
4 grocery stores, 3 daycares (117 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 1 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 82, transit score 69. Average household size 2.4.
How much do homes cost in Eglinton East in 2026?+
Median home value $680K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 54.3% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 54% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 14.2x.
Is Eglinton East a good investment?+
Momentum score 105/200 (average). Pipeline: 247 units, permits +8% YoY. Projected 3,273 additional units by 2051. Net business growth -4 (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.