Neighbourhood Profile
Willowdale Central
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 13,608 with a median household income of $58K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $920K. Walk score of 81, above the city average. 3 parks, 4 grocery stores, schools rated 7.2/10. Momentum score of 109 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.
109
Average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on Willowdale Central’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Willowdale Central — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Willowdale Central safe in 2026?+
Willowdale Central has 168 reported crime incidents, below the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is up 0.4%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 9, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 14 shooting incidents. Overall, Willowdale Central is considered safer than average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Willowdale Central?+
Schools rate 7.2/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 3 licensed daycares with 141 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 75.8% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 1 splash pads for younger children.
Is Willowdale Central good for families?+
4 grocery stores, 3 daycares (141 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 0 arenas, and 3 parks. Walk score 81, transit score 65. Average household size 2.6.
How much do homes cost in Willowdale Central in 2026?+
Median home value $920K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 30.3% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 60% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 15.9x.
Is Willowdale Central a good investment?+
Momentum score 109/200 (average). Pipeline: 117 units, permits +7% YoY. Projected 3,464 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +17 (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.