Toronto Neighbourhoods
Palmerston-Little Italy

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

Palmerston-Little Italy is a vibrant and diverse neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.

Property Pulse

The neighbourhood consists mainly of early 20th-century semi-detached homes, with some condos and apartments.

Community Canvas

Historically Italian, now home to a diverse community of people from 122 different ethnic origins.

What You'll Love

You'll love the charming streets, Mirvish Village, and the thriving arts and Italian culture.

Have a look around Palmerston-Little Italy.

Palmerston-Little Italy has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Palmerston is primarily residential, consisting mainly of side streets full of semi-detached homes, mostly built in the early 20th century. In the north-east corner of the neighbourhood is "Mirvish Village", a one-block long enclave of businesses, mostly of arts. Palmerston–Little Italy is the official neighbourhood, containing one of the original ethnically Italian districts of Toronto.

People & Families in Palmerston-Little Italy

Families with kids make up 24% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 35% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 122 different ethnic origins, and 34% are first-generation immigrants, while 30% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

6,330

Neighbourhood Population

13,826

Household Size

  • 1 person - 35%
  • 2 persons - 34%
  • 3 persons - 14%
  • 4 persons - 9%
  • 5 or more persons - 5%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 35%
  • Non-family households - 16%
  • Families with children - 23%
  • Couples without children - 23%
  • Multiple families in household - 1%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 27%
  • 2 children - 18%
  • 3 or more children - 4%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 9%
  • 15 to 64 years - 76%
  • 65 years and over - 14%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 22%
  • Irish - 19%
  • Scottish - 18%
  • Canadian - 17%
  • Italian - 11%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 5%
  • 25 to 34 years - 32%
  • 35 to 44 years - 17%
  • 45 to 54 years - 13%
  • 55 to 64 years - 11%
  • 65 to 74 years - 9%
  • 75 to 84 years - 7%
  • 85 years and over - 3%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 3%
  • 5 to 9 years - 3%
  • 10 to 14 years - 2%
  • 15 to 19 years - 2%
  • 20 to 29 years - 24%
  • 30 to 39 years - 21%
  • 40 to 49 years - 12%
  • 50 to 59 years - 9%
  • 60 to 69 years - 7%
  • over 70 years - 8%

Palmerston-Little Italy Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 9 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 3 alternative/special schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, Gifted/Talented Program, and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

9

Catholic Schools

5

Having Fun in Palmerston-Little Italy

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Palmerston-Little Italy feature playgrounds for kids and dog parks. There are 4 parks in Palmerston-Little Italy, with 14 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

4

Number of Recreation Facilities

14

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 3
  • Dog Park - 1
  • Ball Diamonds - 3
  • Sports Field - 1
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Splash Pads - 3
  • Fitness/Weight Room - 1
  • Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Palmerston-Little Italy

There are 56 transit stops in Palmerston-Little Italy. Rail stations include St George Station. In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of commute types, most commute within the city, and people have mostly medium commutes.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 90%
  • Commute to another city - 9%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 24%
  • Transit - 36%
  • Walk/bike - 35%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 36%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 29%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 9%
  • 60 minutes and over - 9%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 13%

Work and Education in Palmerston-Little Italy

In this neighbourhood, 59% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 77% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 18%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 8%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 6%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 8%
  • $200,000 and over - 10%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 21%
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 18%
  • Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport - 15%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 16%
  • Educational services - 12%
  • Accommodation and food services - 10%

Employment

  • Employed - 69% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 25% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Palmerston-Little Italy Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly condos and apartments. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 47% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 20% 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 - 5%
  • Semi-detached house - 14%
  • Duplex - 6%
  • Row house - 4%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 61%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 4%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 4%
  • Not condominium - 95%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 32%
  • 2 bedrooms - 24%
  • 3 bedrooms - 21%
  • No bedrooms - 1%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 19%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 14%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 4%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 2%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 0%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 0%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 1%
  • 1960 or before - 75%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 41%
  • Renter - 58%

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