Neighbourhood Profile
Scarborough Town Centre
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 23,100 with a median household income of $48K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $620K. Walk score of 78, above the city average. 4 parks, 5 grocery stores, schools rated 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.
Dashed ring = Toronto (100). Scores above 100 outperform the city.
Neighbourhood Momentum
Composite trajectory score. 100 = holding steady.
110
Average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on Scarborough Town Centre’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scarborough Town Centre — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Scarborough Town Centre safe in 2026?+
Scarborough Town Centre has 208 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 16.1%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 12, above the city average. The neighbourhood has 18 shooting incidents. Overall, Scarborough Town Centre is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Scarborough Town Centre?+
Schools rate 7/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 3 licensed daycares with 144 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 82% (city avg: 68%). 4 playgrounds and 2 splash pads for younger children.
Is Scarborough Town Centre good for families?+
5 grocery stores, 3 daycares (144 spaces), 4 playgrounds, 0 pools, 1 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 78, transit score 74. Average household size 2.6.
How much do homes cost in Scarborough Town Centre in 2026?+
Median home value $620K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 35.9% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 57% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 12.9x.
Is Scarborough Town Centre a good investment?+
Momentum score 110/200 (average). Pipeline: 131 units, permits +11% YoY. Projected 5,394 additional units by 2051. Net business growth -1 (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.