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.
Greenwood-Coxwell is an emerging neighbourhood with a diverse community and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Homes in Greenwood-Coxwell are primarily semi-detached houses and apartment buildings.
Greenwood-Coxwell is home to a vibrant community of families, young professionals, and immigrants.
You'll love the great schools, parks, and recreational facilities in Greenwood-Coxwell.
Greenwood-Coxwell 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. Greenwood-Coxwell is an emerging neighbourhood between Leslieville and the Beaches, featuring the community of Little India. The area contains primarily semi-detached homes and apartment buildings and is home to many young families.
People & Families in Greenwood-Coxwell
Families with kids make up 39% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 21% of households and 32% of households are one person living alone. People in Greenwood-Coxwell come from 142 different ethnic origins, and 33% are first-generation immigrants, while 28% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
6,050
Neighbourhood Population
14,417
Household Size
- 1 person - 32%
- 2 persons - 29%
- 3 persons - 17%
- 4 persons - 13%
- 5 or more persons - 6%
Household Types
- One-person households - 32%
- Non-family households - 5%
- Families with children - 38%
- Couples without children - 20%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 31%
- 2 children - 26%
- 3 or more children - 7%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 17%
- 15 to 64 years - 71%
- 65 years and over - 11%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 23%
- Canadian - 20%
- Irish - 20%
- Scottish - 18%
- Chinese - 16%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 15%
- 35 to 44 years - 23%
- 45 to 54 years - 21%
- 55 to 64 years - 19%
- 65 to 74 years - 9%
- 75 to 84 years - 5%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 7%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 3%
- 15 to 19 years - 4%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 17%
- 40 to 49 years - 15%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 8%
- over 70 years - 5%
Greenwood-Coxwell Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools, 6 Catholic schools, 1 private school, and 2 alternative/special schools serving Greenwood-Coxwell. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, Gifted/Talented Program, and Montessori.
Public Schools
10
Catholic Schools
6
Private Schools
1
Public
Catholic
Private
Alternative/Special
Having Fun in Greenwood-Coxwell
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, dog parks, and skating. There are 7 parks in Greenwood-Coxwell, with 21 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
7
Number of Recreation Facilities
21
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 4
- Dog Park - 1
- Pools - 2
- Rink - 1
- Tennis Courts - 2
- Sports Field - 1
- Community Centres - 2
- Splash Pads - 2
- Skateboard Park - 1
- Community Garden - 1
- Trail - 1
- Fitness/Weight Rooms - 2
- Gym - 1
Getting Around in Greenwood-Coxwell
There are 78 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Danforth GO. In this neighbourhood, 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 - 9%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 39%
- Transit - 45%
- Walk/bike - 15%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 26%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 33%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 16%
- 60 minutes and over - 13%
- Less than 15 minutes - 10%
Work and Education in Greenwood-Coxwell
In Greenwood-Coxwell, 46% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 70% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 22%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 7%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 9%
- $200,000 and over - 7%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 22%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 16%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 13%
- Educational services - 9%
- Retail trade - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 64% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 30% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Greenwood-Coxwell Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 34% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 15%
- Semi-detached house - 24%
- Duplex - 5%
- Row house - 5%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 38%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 8%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 2%
- Not condominium - 97%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 22%
- 2 bedrooms - 26%
- 3 bedrooms - 36%
- No bedrooms - 1%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 12%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 16%
- 1981 to 1990 - 10%
- 1991 to 2000 - 4%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 1%
- 2011 to 2016 - 1%
- 1960 or before - 64%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 59%
- Renter - 40%