Neighbourhood Profile
North St.James Town
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 18,852 with a median household income of $32K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $560K. Walk score of 82, above the city average. 4 parks, 5 grocery stores, schools rated 5.8/10. Momentum score of 108 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.
108
Average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on North St.James Town’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
North St.James Town — answers based on the latest available data.
Is North St.James Town safe in 2026?+
North St.James Town has 223 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 5.5%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 12, above the city average. The neighbourhood has 16 shooting incidents. Overall, North St.James Town is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in North St.James Town?+
Schools rate 5.8/10 (Fraser Institute), below the city average of 6.0. There are 4 licensed daycares with 188 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 76.8% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 2 splash pads for younger children.
Is North St.James Town good for families?+
5 grocery stores, 4 daycares (188 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 1 pools, 0 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 82, transit score 74. Average household size 2.9.
How much do homes cost in North St.James Town in 2026?+
Median home value $560K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 43% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 45% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 17.5x.
Is North St.James Town a good investment?+
Momentum score 108/200 (average). Pipeline: 147 units, permits +44% YoY. Projected 4,590 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.