Neighbourhood Profile
Yonge-Eglinton
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 28,680 with a median household income of $68K (above the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $850K. Walk score of 84, above the city average. 5 parks, 6 grocery stores, schools rated 6.7/10. 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 Yonge-Eglinton’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yonge-Eglinton — answers based on the latest available data.
Is Yonge-Eglinton safe in 2026?+
Yonge-Eglinton has 196 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is down 15.2%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 14, above the city average. The neighbourhood has 16 shooting incidents. Overall, Yonge-Eglinton is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in Yonge-Eglinton?+
Schools rate 6.7/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 4 licensed daycares with 160 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 79.2% (city avg: 68%). 4 playgrounds and 2 splash pads for younger children.
Is Yonge-Eglinton good for families?+
6 grocery stores, 4 daycares (160 spaces), 4 playgrounds, 1 pools, 0 arenas, and 5 parks. Walk score 84, transit score 83. Average household size 2.4.
How much do homes cost in Yonge-Eglinton in 2026?+
Median home value $850K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 30.2% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 53% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 12.5x.
Is Yonge-Eglinton a good investment?+
Momentum score 110/200 (average). Pipeline: 142 units, permits +21% YoY. Projected 3,263 additional units by 2051. Net business growth +8 (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.