Neighbourhood Profile
Palmerston-Little Italy
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 14,196 with a median household income of $72K (above the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $1350K. Walk score of 78, above the city average. 4 parks, 5 grocery stores, schools rated 7.3/10. Momentum score of 109 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.
109
Average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on Palmerston-Little Italy’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Palmerston-Little Italy — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Palmerston-Little Italy safe in 2026?+
Palmerston-Little Italy has 173 reported crime incidents, below the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is up 4.6%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 10, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 13 shooting incidents. Overall, Palmerston-Little Italy is considered safer than average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Palmerston-Little Italy?+
Schools rate 7.3/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 3 licensed daycares with 117 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 80.6% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Palmerston-Little Italy good for families?+
5 grocery stores, 3 daycares (117 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 0 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 78, transit score 73. Average household size 2.4.
How much do homes cost in Palmerston-Little Italy in 2026?+
Median home value $1350K, above the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 29% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 57% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 18.8x.
Is Palmerston-Little Italy a good investment?+
Momentum score 109/200 (average). Pipeline: 173 units, permits +12% YoY. Projected 2,418 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +4 (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.