Neighbourhood Profile
Rouge
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 16,968 with a median household income of $72K (above the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $950K. Walk score of 91, above the city average. 4 parks, 5 grocery stores, schools rated 6.5/10. 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 Rouge’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rouge — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Rouge safe in 2026?+
Rouge has 153 reported crime incidents, below the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is up 0.9%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 10, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 12 shooting incidents. Overall, Rouge is considered safer than average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Rouge?+
Schools rate 6.5/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 3 licensed daycares with 132 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 74.3% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Rouge good for families?+
5 grocery stores, 3 daycares (132 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 1 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 91, transit score 80. Average household size 2.8.
How much do homes cost in Rouge in 2026?+
Median home value $950K, above the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 38.1% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 61% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 13.2x.
Is Rouge a good investment?+
Momentum score 107/200 (average). Pipeline: 201 units, permits +20% YoY. Projected 5,489 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +1 (12 months).
Top 5 Comparable Neighbourhoods
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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.