Neighbourhood Profile
Willowdale West
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 18,600 with a median household income of $58K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $1050K. Walk score of 88, above the city average. 4 parks, 5 grocery stores, schools rated 6.7/10. 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 Willowdale West’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Willowdale West — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Willowdale West safe in 2026?+
Willowdale West has 173 reported crime incidents, below the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 16.4%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 11, below the city average. The neighbourhood has 14 shooting incidents. Overall, Willowdale West is considered safer than average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Willowdale West?+
Schools rate 6.7/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 3 licensed daycares with 147 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 86.9% (city avg: 68%). 3 playgrounds and 2 splash pads for younger children.
Is Willowdale West good for families?+
5 grocery stores, 3 daycares (147 spaces), 3 playgrounds, 0 pools, 1 arenas, and 4 parks. Walk score 88, transit score 82. Average household size 2.8.
How much do homes cost in Willowdale West in 2026?+
Median home value $1050K, above the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 27.4% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 53% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 18.1x.
Is Willowdale West a good investment?+
Momentum score 115/200 (above-average). Pipeline: 183 units, permits -1% YoY. Projected 5,708 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +14 (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.