Neighbourhood Profile
Forest Hill South
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 9,828 with a median household income of $155K (above the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $3200K. Walk score of 88, above the city average. 4 parks, 6 grocery stores, schools rated 8.5/10. Momentum score of 112 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.
112
Above-average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on Forest Hill South’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Forest Hill South — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Forest Hill South safe in 2026?+
Forest Hill South has 105 reported crime incidents, below the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 6.3%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 9, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 9 shooting incidents. Overall, Forest Hill South is considered safer than average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Forest Hill South?+
Schools rate 8.5/10 (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 88% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Forest Hill South good for families?+
6 grocery stores, 3 daycares (120 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 0 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 88, transit score 68. Average household size 2.5.
How much do homes cost in Forest Hill South in 2026?+
Median home value $3200K, above the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 31.6% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 71% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 20.6x.
Is Forest Hill South a good investment?+
Momentum score 112/200 (above-average). Pipeline: 34 units, permits +4% YoY. Projected 2,393 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +20 (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.