Neighbourhood Profile
Mount Dennis
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 12,684 with a median household income of $45K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $820K. Walk score of 86, above the city average. 4 parks, 5 grocery stores, schools rated 6/10. Momentum score of 107 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.
107
Average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on Mount Dennis’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mount Dennis — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Mount Dennis safe in 2026?+
Mount Dennis has 183 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 6.6%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 10, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 13 shooting incidents. Overall, Mount Dennis is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Mount Dennis?+
Schools rate 6/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 3 licensed daycares with 150 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 83.6% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Mount Dennis good for families?+
5 grocery stores, 3 daycares (150 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 0 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 86, transit score 69. Average household size 2.7.
How much do homes cost in Mount Dennis in 2026?+
Median home value $820K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 45.1% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 57% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 18.2x.
Is Mount Dennis a good investment?+
Momentum score 107/200 (average). Pipeline: 195 units, permits +5% YoY. Projected 3,683 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +11 (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.