Neighbourhood Profile
Hillcrest Village
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 14,700 with a median household income of $62K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $850K. Walk score of 89, above the city average. 3 parks, 5 grocery stores, schools rated 7.3/10. Momentum score of 106 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.
106
Average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on Hillcrest Village’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hillcrest Village — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Hillcrest Village safe in 2026?+
Hillcrest Village has 201 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 7.1%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 11, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 14 shooting incidents. Overall, Hillcrest Village is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Hillcrest Village?+
Schools rate 7.3/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 3 licensed daycares with 141 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 88% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Hillcrest Village good for families?+
5 grocery stores, 3 daycares (141 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 0 arenas, and 3 parks. Walk score 89, transit score 79. Average household size 2.6.
How much do homes cost in Hillcrest Village in 2026?+
Median home value $850K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 28.3% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 57% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 13.7x.
Is Hillcrest Village a good investment?+
Momentum score 106/200 (average). Pipeline: 109 units, permits -3% YoY. Projected 4,189 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.