Neighbourhood Profile
Etobicoke City Centre
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 22,848 with a median household income of $52K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $550K. Walk score of 91, above the city average. 5 parks, 6 grocery stores, schools rated 6.1/10. Momentum score of 115 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.
115
Above-average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on Etobicoke City Centre’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Etobicoke City Centre — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Etobicoke City Centre safe in 2026?+
Etobicoke City Centre has 221 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 15%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 12, above the city average. The neighbourhood has 16 shooting incidents. Overall, Etobicoke City Centre is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Etobicoke City Centre?+
Schools rate 6.1/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 3 licensed daycares with 120 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 87.5% (city avg: 68%). 4 playgrounds and 2 splash pads for younger children.
Is Etobicoke City Centre good for families?+
6 grocery stores, 3 daycares (120 spaces), 4 playgrounds, 1 pools, 0 arenas, and 5 parks. Walk score 91, transit score 75. Average household size 2.4.
How much do homes cost in Etobicoke City Centre in 2026?+
Median home value $550K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 49.8% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 48% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 10.6x.
Is Etobicoke City Centre a good investment?+
Momentum score 115/200 (above-average). Pipeline: 188 units, permits +14% YoY. Projected 6,702 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +13 (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.