Neighbourhood Profile
Kensington-Chinatown
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 17,640 with a median household income of $42K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $850K. Walk score of 75, above the city average. 4 parks, 5 grocery stores, schools rated 7.1/10. 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 Kensington-Chinatown’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kensington-Chinatown — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Kensington-Chinatown safe in 2026?+
Kensington-Chinatown has 179 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 17.2%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 11, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 15 shooting incidents. Overall, Kensington-Chinatown is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Kensington-Chinatown?+
Schools rate 7.1/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 3 licensed daycares with 135 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 81.7% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 2 splash pads for younger children.
Is Kensington-Chinatown good for families?+
5 grocery stores, 3 daycares (135 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 1 pools, 1 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 75, transit score 68. Average household size 2.7.
How much do homes cost in Kensington-Chinatown in 2026?+
Median home value $850K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 40.6% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 55% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 20.2x.
Is Kensington-Chinatown a good investment?+
Momentum score 112/200 (above-average). Pipeline: 95 units, permits +4% YoY. Projected 2,040 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +18 (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.