Neighbourhood Profile
Elms-Old Rexdale
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 10,824 with a median household income of $54K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $720K. Walk score of 82, above the city average. 3 parks, 4 grocery stores, schools rated 6.3/10. Momentum score of 110 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.
110
Average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on Elms-Old Rexdale’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Elms-Old Rexdale — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Elms-Old Rexdale safe in 2026?+
Elms-Old Rexdale has 179 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 14.9%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 9, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 15 shooting incidents. Overall, Elms-Old Rexdale is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Elms-Old Rexdale?+
Schools rate 6.3/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 3 licensed daycares with 126 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 88% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Elms-Old Rexdale good for families?+
4 grocery stores, 3 daycares (126 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 0 arenas, and 3 parks. Walk score 82, transit score 64. Average household size 2.5.
How much do homes cost in Elms-Old Rexdale in 2026?+
Median home value $720K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 54.5% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 60% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 13.3x.
Is Elms-Old Rexdale a good investment?+
Momentum score 110/200 (average). Pipeline: 147 units, permits +38% YoY. Projected 3,362 additional units by 2051. Net business growth -2 (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.