Neighbourhood Profile
Islington-City Centre East
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 18,600 with a median household income of $55K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $580K. Walk score of 81, above the city average. 4 parks, 6 grocery stores, schools rated 7.4/10. Momentum score of 103 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.
103
Average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on Islington-City Centre East’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Islington-City Centre East — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Islington-City Centre East safe in 2026?+
Islington-City Centre East has 180 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 6.2%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 12, above the city average. The neighbourhood has 14 shooting incidents. Overall, Islington-City Centre East is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Islington-City Centre East?+
Schools rate 7.4/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 4 licensed daycares with 184 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 87.6% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Islington-City Centre East good for families?+
6 grocery stores, 4 daycares (184 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 1 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 81, transit score 82. Average household size 2.6.
How much do homes cost in Islington-City Centre East in 2026?+
Median home value $580K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 53.9% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 57% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 10.5x.
Is Islington-City Centre East a good investment?+
Momentum score 103/200 (average). Pipeline: 296 units, permits -10% YoY. Projected 4,018 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +3 (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.