Neighbourhood Profile
Steeles
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 23,604 with a median household income of $52K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $750K. Walk score of 78, above the city average. 4 parks, 5 grocery stores, schools rated 7.3/10. Momentum score of 104 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.
104
Average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on Steeles’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Steeles — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Steeles safe in 2026?+
Steeles has 206 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 15.7%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 13, above the city average. The neighbourhood has 18 shooting incidents. Overall, Steeles is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Steeles?+
Schools rate 7.3/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 4 licensed daycares with 168 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 84.7% (city avg: 68%). 4 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Steeles good for families?+
5 grocery stores, 4 daycares (168 spaces), 4 playgrounds, 1 pools, 0 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 78, transit score 71. Average household size 2.6.
How much do homes cost in Steeles in 2026?+
Median home value $750K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 38% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 53% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 14.4x.
Is Steeles a good investment?+
Momentum score 104/200 (average). Pipeline: 126 units, permits -15% YoY. Projected 5,632 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +9 (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.