Neighbourhood Profile
Junction Area
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 12,936 with a median household income of $68K (above the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $1050K. Walk score of 83, above the city average. 4 parks, 4 grocery stores, schools rated 6.7/10. 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.
Best For
Based on Junction Area’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Junction Area — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Junction Area safe in 2026?+
Junction Area has 173 reported crime incidents, below the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 3.1%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 11, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 12 shooting incidents. Overall, Junction Area is considered safer than average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Junction Area?+
Schools rate 6.7/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 3 licensed daycares with 129 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 78.8% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Junction Area good for families?+
4 grocery stores, 3 daycares (129 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 1 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 83, transit score 66. Average household size 2.5.
How much do homes cost in Junction Area in 2026?+
Median home value $1050K, above the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 37.4% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 61% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 15.4x.
Is Junction Area a good investment?+
Momentum score 112/200 (above-average). Pipeline: 259 units, permits -6% YoY. Projected 1,932 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.