Neighbourhood Profile
York University Heights
Toronto Neighbourhood – 2026 Complete Guide
Population of 28,428 with a median household income of $46K (below the Toronto average of $65K). Home values at $640K. Walk score of 90, above the city average. 6 parks, 5 grocery stores, schools rated 7.4/10. Momentum score of 111 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.
111
Above-average momentum
Weight = contribution to the composite momentum score. Score 100 = city average trajectory.
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Based on York University Heights’s data profile compared to Toronto averages.
Frequently Asked Questions
York University Heights — answers based on the latest available data.
Is York University Heights safe in 2026?+
York University Heights has 184 reported crime incidents, above the Toronto average of 176. The year-over-year trend is up 2.1%. Traffic KSI collisions stand at 13, above the city average. The neighbourhood has 14 shooting incidents. Overall, York University Heights is considered roughly average for Toronto.
What are schools like in York University Heights?+
Schools rate 7.4/10 (Fraser Institute), above the city average of 6.0. There are 4 licensed daycares with 192 total spaces and a School Readiness (EDI) score of 82% (city avg: 68%). 4 playgrounds and 2 splash pads for younger children.
Is York University Heights good for families?+
5 grocery stores, 4 daycares (192 spaces), 4 playgrounds, 1 pools, 1 arenas, and 6 parks. Walk score 90, transit score 74. Average household size 2.6.
How much do homes cost in York University Heights in 2026?+
Median home value $640K, below the Toronto average of $930K. Home values grew 42.2% (2016–2021). Ownership rate 54% vs city average 47%. Price-to-income ratio 13.9x.
Is York University Heights a good investment?+
Momentum score 111/200 (above-average). Pipeline: 206 units, permits +35% YoY. Projected 5,688 additional units by 2051. Net business growth 0 (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.