Toronto Neighbourhoods
Danforth Village-East York

In this Neighbourhood Guide, you'll find out more about the people who live here as well as the schools, parks and recreation facilities, homes, and more.

Neighbourhood Vibe

A family-friendly neighbourhood with a strong sense of community and diverse population.

Property Pulse

Homes in Danforth Village-East York are mostly older, with a mix of single-detached and semi-detached houses.

Community Canvas

A vibrant community with a mix of families, young professionals, and immigrants from diverse backgrounds.

What You'll Love

You'll love the great schools, sports parks, and easy access to transit in this neighbourhood.

Have a look around Danforth Village-East York.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. East York was originally part of York Township. Following the incorporation of the Township of North York in 1922, York Township was divided by Toronto, Leaside and North Toronto. East York was originally populated by working class English people who valued the opportunity to own small homes of their own, with front lawns and back gardens. Many had immigrated from Lancashire and Yorkshire.

People & Families in Danforth Village-East York

Families with kids make up 42% of households in Danforth Village-East York, while couples without children make up 22% of households and 29% of households are one person living alone. People in Danforth Village-East York come from 127 different ethnic origins, and 35% are first-generation immigrants, while 30% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

7,025

Neighbourhood Population

17,180

Household Size

  • 1 person - 28%
  • 2 persons - 31%
  • 3 persons - 18%
  • 4 persons - 15%
  • 5 or more persons - 6%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 28%
  • Non-family households - 4%
  • Families with children - 42%
  • Couples without children - 22%
  • Multiple families in household - 1%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 32%
  • 2 children - 25%
  • 3 or more children - 6%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 17%
  • 15 to 64 years - 66%
  • 65 years and over - 15%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 21%
  • Irish - 18%
  • Canadian - 17%
  • Scottish - 16%
  • Greek - 12%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 0%
  • 25 to 34 years - 12%
  • 35 to 44 years - 21%
  • 45 to 54 years - 21%
  • 55 to 64 years - 17%
  • 65 to 74 years - 14%
  • 75 to 84 years - 7%
  • 85 years and over - 3%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 6%
  • 5 to 9 years - 5%
  • 10 to 14 years - 4%
  • 15 to 19 years - 4%
  • 20 to 29 years - 8%
  • 30 to 39 years - 16%
  • 40 to 49 years - 15%
  • 50 to 59 years - 13%
  • 60 to 69 years - 9%
  • over 70 years - 8%

Danforth Village-East York Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 12 public schools and 6 Catholic schools serving Danforth Village-East York. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Gifted/Talented Program.

Public Schools

12

Catholic Schools

6

Having Fun in Danforth Village-East York

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 3 parks in this neighbourhood, with 16 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 5.

Number of Parks

3

Number of Recreation Facilities

16

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 2
  • Rinks - 2
  • Tennis Courts - 5
  • Ball Diamond - 1
  • Sports Field - 1
  • Splash Pads - 2
  • Sports Court - 1
  • Outdoor Games Facilities - 2
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Getting Around in Danforth Village-East York

There are 129 transit stops in Danforth Village-East York. Rail stations include Main Street Station. In Danforth Village-East York, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly medium commutes.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 91%
  • Commute to another city - 8%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 46%
  • Transit - 42%
  • Walk/bike - 9%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 29%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 34%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 16%
  • 60 minutes and over - 9%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 10%

Work and Education in Danforth Village-East York

In Danforth Village-East York, 48% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 73% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 15%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 11%
  • $200,000 and over - 9%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 18%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 17%
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 16%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Health care and social assistance - 12%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 11%
  • Educational services - 11%

Employment

  • Employed - 62% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 32% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Danforth Village-East York Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. Danforth Village-East York has a consistent population, with 31% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 10% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 41%
  • Semi-detached house - 24%
  • Duplex - 7%
  • Row house - 0%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 13%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 12%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 1%
  • Not condominium - 97%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 16%
  • 2 bedrooms - 24%
  • 3 bedrooms - 44%
  • No bedrooms - 0%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 13%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 14%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 4%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 3%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 0%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 1%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 3%
  • 1960 or before - 72%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 70%
  • Renter - 29%

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