Neighbourhood Profile
Little Portugal
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 12,432 with a median household income of $62K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $1100K. Walk score of 89, above the city average. 4 parks, 5 grocery stores, schools rated 7.8/10. Momentum score of 111 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.
111
Above-average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
Best For
Based on Little Portugal’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Little Portugal — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Little Portugal safe in 2026?+
Little Portugal has 166 reported crime incidents, below the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is up 1.9%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 9, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 12 shooting incidents. Overall, Little Portugal is considered safer than average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Little Portugal?+
Schools rate 7.8/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 3 licensed daycares with 123 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 88% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Little Portugal good for families?+
5 grocery stores, 3 daycares (123 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 0 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 89, transit score 64. Average household size 3.
How much do homes cost in Little Portugal in 2026?+
Median home value $1100K, above the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 29.9% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 58% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 17.7x.
Is Little Portugal a good investment?+
Momentum score 111/200 (above-average). Pipeline: 179 units, permits +29% YoY. Projected 3,574 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +7 (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.