Neighbourhood Profile
Islington-City Centre West
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 44,688 with a median household income of $58K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $620K. Walk score of 97, above the city average. 7 parks, 7 grocery stores, schools rated 6.1/10. 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 West’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Islington-City Centre West — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Islington-City Centre West safe in 2026?+
Islington-City Centre West has 180 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 3.7%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 15, above the city average. The neighbourhood has 13 shooting incidents. Overall, Islington-City Centre West is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Islington-City Centre West?+
Schools rate 6.1/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 5 licensed daycares with 235 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 83% (city avg: 68%). 5 playgrounds and 2 splash pads for younger children.
Is Islington-City Centre West good for families?+
7 grocery stores, 5 daycares (235 spaces), 5 playgrounds, 1 pools, 1 arenas, and 7 parks. Walk score 97, transit score 84. Average household size 2.9.
How much do homes cost in Islington-City Centre West in 2026?+
Median home value $620K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 48.7% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 49% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 10.7x.
Is Islington-City Centre West a good investment?+
Momentum score 103/200 (average). Pipeline: 364 units, permits -7% YoY. Projected 6,900 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.