Neighbourhood Profile
Malvern East
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 13,860 with a median household income of $48K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $680K. Walk score of 83, above the city average. 4 parks, 4 grocery stores, schools rated 6.9/10. 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.
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Based on Malvern East’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Malvern East — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Malvern East safe in 2026?+
Malvern East has 177 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 17.9%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 11, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 14 shooting incidents. Overall, Malvern East is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Malvern East?+
Schools rate 6.9/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 3 licensed daycares with 138 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 88% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Malvern East good for families?+
4 grocery stores, 3 daycares (138 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 1 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 83, transit score 75. Average household size 2.5.
How much do homes cost in Malvern East in 2026?+
Median home value $680K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 34.5% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 58% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 14.2x.
Is Malvern East a good investment?+
Momentum score 111/200 (above-average). Pipeline: 106 units, permits +5% YoY. Projected 1,943 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +5 (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.