Neighbourhood Profile
Thorncliffe Park
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 21,252 with a median household income of $36K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $520K. Walk score of 87, above the city average. 5 parks, 5 grocery stores, schools rated 5.8/10. Momentum score of 115 signals accelerating 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.
115
Above-average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on Thorncliffe Park’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thorncliffe Park — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Thorncliffe Park safe in 2026?+
Thorncliffe Park has 197 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 13%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 11, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 16 shooting incidents. Overall, Thorncliffe Park is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Thorncliffe Park?+
Schools rate 5.8/10 (Fraser Institute), below the city average of 6.0. There are 4 licensed daycares with 164 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 76.1% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Thorncliffe Park good for families?+
5 grocery stores, 4 daycares (164 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 1 pools, 0 arenas, and 5 parks. Walk score 87, transit score 82. Average household size 2.8.
How much do homes cost in Thorncliffe Park in 2026?+
Median home value $520K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 44.5% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 48% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 14.4x.
Is Thorncliffe Park a good investment?+
Momentum score 115/200 (above-average). Pipeline: 164 units, permits +26% YoY. Projected 6,521 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +3 (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.