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Neighbourhood Profile

Playter Estates-Danforth

Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide

Population of 10,836 with a median household income of $82K (above the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $1350K. Walk score of 88, above the city average. 3 parks, 5 grocery stores, schools rated 6.7/10. Momentum score of 110 signals steady neighbourhood trajectory.

Neighbourhood Index

Composite score per category. Each averages 3\u20134 underlying metrics indexed to the city. 100 = Toronto average.

Development
110
Family
89
Safety
113
Health
143
Mobility
109
Nature
71

Dashed ring = Toronto (100). Scores above 100 outperform the city.

Neighbourhood Momentum

Composite trajectory score. 100 = holding steady.

110

Average momentum

FactorScore vs city (100)Weight
Permit Velocity
11325%
Crime Trajectory
11320%
Business Growth
10020%
Population
11115%
Transit Investment
10610%
Green Space
12310%

Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.

Best For

Based on Playter Estates-Danforth’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.

FamiliesWalkabilitySafety-ConsciousNature LoversFoodies & NightlifeYoung Professionals

Frequently Asked Questions

Playter Estates-Danforth — answers based on the latest available data.

Is Playter Estates-Danforth safe in 2026?+

Playter Estates-Danforth has 138 reported crime incidents, below the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 11.2%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 10, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 12 shooting incidents. Overall, Playter Estates-Danforth is considered safer than average for Toronto.

What are schools like in Playter Estates-Danforth?+

Schools rate 6.7/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 3 licensed daycares with 135 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 88% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.

Is Playter Estates-Danforth good for families?+

5 grocery stores, 3 daycares (135 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 0 arenas, and 3 parks. Walk score 88, transit score 69. Average household size 2.8.

How much do homes cost in Playter Estates-Danforth in 2026?+

Median home value $1350K, above the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 32% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 66% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 16.5x.

Is Playter Estates-Danforth a good investment?+

Momentum score 110/200 (average). Pipeline: 90 units, permits +16% YoY. Projected 1,911 additional units by 2051. Net business growth 0 (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.