Neighbourhood Profile
North Riverdale
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 12,684 with a median household income of $85K (above the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $1300K. Walk score of 74, above the city average. 4 parks, 6 grocery stores, schools rated 7.5/10. Momentum score of 116 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.
116
Above-average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
Best For
Based on North Riverdale’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
North Riverdale — answers based on the latest available data.
Is North Riverdale safe in 2026?+
North Riverdale has 164 reported crime incidents, below the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 16.2%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 11, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 13 shooting incidents. Overall, North Riverdale is considered safer than average for Toronto.
What are schools like in North Riverdale?+
Schools rate 7.5/10 (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 81.1% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is North Riverdale good for families?+
6 grocery stores, 3 daycares (123 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 0 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 74, transit score 66. Average household size 2.6.
How much do homes cost in North Riverdale in 2026?+
Median home value $1300K, above the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 50.9% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 65% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 15.3x.
Is North Riverdale a good investment?+
Momentum score 116/200 (above-average). Pipeline: 214 units, permits +14% YoY. Projected 2,214 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +12 (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.