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Neighbourhood Profile

Forest Hill North

Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide

Population of 10,332 with a median household income of $120K (above the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $2400K. Walk score of 72, above the city average. 4 parks, 5 grocery stores, schools rated 7.5/10. 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.

Development
134
Family
98
Safety
119
Health
157
Mobility
107
Nature
80

Dashed ring = Toronto (100). Scores above 100 outperform the city.

Neighbourhood Momentum

Composite trajectory score. 100 = holding steady.

115

Above-average momentum

FactorScore vs city (100)Weight
Permit Velocity
9825%
Crime Trajectory
9420%
Business Growth
12920%
Population
11915%
Transit Investment
10910%
Green Space
13110%

Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.

Best For

Based on Forest Hill North’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.

FamiliesInvestorsTransit CommutersSafety-ConsciousNature LoversFoodies & NightlifeYoung Professionals

Frequently Asked Questions

Forest Hill North — answers based on the latest available data.

Is Forest Hill North safe in 2026?+

Forest Hill North has 142 reported crime incidents, below the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is up 4.7%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 10, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 12 shooting incidents. Overall, Forest Hill North is considered safer than average for Toronto.

What are schools like in Forest Hill North?+

Schools rate 7.5/10 (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 80.5% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.

Is Forest Hill North good for families?+

5 grocery stores, 3 daycares (126 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 0 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 72, transit score 71. Average household size 2.3.

How much do homes cost in Forest Hill North in 2026?+

Median home value $2400K, above the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 41.6% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 61% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 20.0x.

Is Forest Hill North a good investment?+

Momentum score 115/200 (above-average). Pipeline: 65 units, permits -3% YoY. Projected 2,297 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +19 (12 months).

Top 5 Comparable Neighbourhoods

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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.