Toronto Neighbourhoods
Victoria Village

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 beautiful community bordering the Don River, with some views overlooking the Don Valley

Property Pulse

Victoria Village offers a mix of older homes, condos, and apartments with stunning views.

Community Canvas

A melting pot of cultures, with a mix of young professionals, families, and retirees.

What You'll Love

Great schools, abundant parks, and easy access to transit make Victoria Village a family-friendly neighbourhood.

Have a look around Victoria Village.

This neighbourhood 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. Victoria Village, sometimes referred to as Sloane (after the main street within the area), has many high- and low-rise buildings, which are located on the edges of the neighbourhood, with mostly bungalows, some semi-detached homes, and some two-storey detached (either rebuilt bungalows, or built after the initial period of construction, which occurred mostly from the late 1950s-1960s). Because the neighbourhood borders the Don River some of the homes have stunning views overlooking the Don Valley.

People & Families in Victoria Village

Families with kids make up 41% of households in Victoria Village, while couples without children make up 17% of households and 36% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 144 different ethnic origins, and 56% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

7,405

Neighbourhood Population

17,510

Household Size

  • 1 person - 35%
  • 2 persons - 28%
  • 3 persons - 15%
  • 4 persons - 12%
  • 5 or more persons - 7%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 35%
  • Non-family households - 4%
  • Families with children - 40%
  • Couples without children - 17%
  • Multiple families in household - 1%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 36%
  • 2 children - 23%
  • 3 or more children - 10%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 15%
  • 15 to 64 years - 65%
  • 65 years and over - 19%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Canadian - 10%
  • East Indian - 10%
  • English - 9%
  • Scottish - 8%
  • Irish - 8%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 1%
  • 25 to 34 years - 11%
  • 35 to 44 years - 17%
  • 45 to 54 years - 20%
  • 55 to 64 years - 20%
  • 65 to 74 years - 13%
  • 75 to 84 years - 10%
  • 85 years and over - 4%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 5%
  • 10 to 14 years - 4%
  • 15 to 19 years - 5%
  • 20 to 29 years - 12%
  • 30 to 39 years - 13%
  • 40 to 49 years - 13%
  • 50 to 59 years - 13%
  • 60 to 69 years - 10%
  • over 70 years - 11%

Victoria Village Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 12 public schools, 11 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving Victoria Village. The special programs offered at local schools include Islamic, French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

12

Catholic Schools

11

Private Schools

1

Having Fun in Victoria Village

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 10 parks in this neighbourhood, with 38 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

10

Number of Recreation Facilities

38

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 6
  • Pool - 1
  • Arena - 1
  • Rink - 1
  • Tennis Courts - 3
  • Basketball Courts - 4
  • Ball Diamonds - 7
  • Sports Fields - 4
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Splash Pad - 1
  • Sports Courts - 4
  • Community Garden - 1
  • Trail - 1
  • Fitness/Weight Room - 1
  • Gyms - 2
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Getting Around in Victoria Village

There are 155 transit stops in Victoria Village. In Victoria Village, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 86%
  • Commute to another city - 13%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 53%
  • Transit - 41%
  • Walk/bike - 3%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 24%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 22%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 19%
  • 60 minutes and over - 21%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 11%

Work and Education in Victoria Village

In Victoria Village, 33% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 65% have any postsecondary education. The retail trade industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 24%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 10%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 9%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 7%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 4%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 4%
  • $200,000 and over - 3%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 29%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 12%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Retail trade - 13%
  • Health care and social assistance - 11%
  • Finance and insurance - 9%

Employment

  • Employed - 53% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 40% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Victoria Village Homes

In Victoria Village, there are mostly condos and apartments. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 39% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 14% 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 - 16%
  • Semi-detached house - 4%
  • Duplex - 2%
  • Row house - 4%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 27%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 43%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 21%
  • Not condominium - 79%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 29%
  • 2 bedrooms - 28%
  • 3 bedrooms - 26%
  • No bedrooms - 3%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 11%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 43%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 9%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 7%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 7%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 1%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 1%
  • 1960 or before - 30%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 41%
  • Renter - 58%

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