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.
Escape the city in Cliffcrest, where the sandy cliffs and cottage-like feel create a serene atmosphere.
Large detached homes with features like separate entrances, finished basements, and stainless steel appliances.
Cliffcrest is a diverse community with residents from 128 different ethnic origins, creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere.
Scarborough Bluffs views, many parks, and great schools with special program options.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. The name Cliffcrest is in reference to the Scarborough Bluffs, which are sandy cliffs along the lake's edge. The neighborhood feels much more like being at a cottage than being in Canada's largest and most densely populated city. The area contains primarily large detached homes.
People & Families in Cliffcrest
Families with kids make up 49% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 19% of households and 25% of households are one person living alone. People in Cliffcrest come from 128 different ethnic origins, and 38% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
5,905
Neighbourhood Population
15,935
Household Size
- 1 person - 25%
- 2 persons - 27%
- 3 persons - 18%
- 4 persons - 18%
- 5 or more persons - 10%
Household Types
- One-person households - 25%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 48%
- Couples without children - 19%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 31%
- 2 children - 28%
- 3 or more children - 11%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 16%
- 15 to 64 years - 66%
- 65 years and over - 16%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 20%
- Canadian - 19%
- Scottish - 16%
- Irish - 16%
- East Indian - 7%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 6%
- 35 to 44 years - 16%
- 45 to 54 years - 22%
- 55 to 64 years - 23%
- 65 to 74 years - 15%
- 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 - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 10%
- 30 to 39 years - 9%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 16%
- 60 to 69 years - 11%
- over 70 years - 8%
Cliffcrest Schools
Cliffcrest has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 13 public schools and 7 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, French Immersion, and Fine Arts.
Public Schools
13
Catholic Schools
7
Public
- ÉÉ Laure-Rièse
- Mason Road Junior Public School
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate Institute
- R. H. King Academy
- H. A. Halbert Junior Public School
- ÉS Étienne-Brûlé
- Fairmount Public School
- Bliss Carman Senior Public School
- David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute
- Anson Park Public School
- Collège français secondaire
- John A. Leslie Public School
- Chine Drive Public School
Having Fun in Cliffcrest
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, swimming, skating, and water access. There are 14 parks in Cliffcrest, with 41 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.
Number of Parks
14
Number of Recreation Facilities
41
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 10
- Pool - 1
- Rink - 1
- Tennis Courts - 4
- Basketball Courts - 2
- Ball Diamonds - 5
- Sports Fields - 6
- Splash Pads - 3
- Beach - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Boating Facility - 1
- Trails - 6
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Getting Around in Cliffcrest
There are 114 transit stops in Cliffcrest. Rail stations include Scarborough GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 88%
- Commute to another city - 11%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 62%
- Transit - 34%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 26%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 25%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 16%
- 60 minutes and over - 20%
- Less than 15 minutes - 11%
Work and Education in Cliffcrest
In Cliffcrest, 34% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 65% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 17%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 7%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 9%
- $200,000 and over - 8%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 22%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 12%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 10%
- Retail trade - 9%
- Health care and social assistance - 8%
Employment
- Employed - 55% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 38% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Cliffcrest Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. Cliffcrest has a consistent population, with 31% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 57%
- Semi-detached house - 1%
- Duplex - 7%
- Row house - 7%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 2%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 22%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 2%
- Not condominium - 97%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 11%
- 2 bedrooms - 20%
- 3 bedrooms - 35%
- No bedrooms - 2%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 30%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 28%
- 1981 to 1990 - 6%
- 1991 to 2000 - 6%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 5%
- 2011 to 2016 - 3%
- 1960 or before - 49%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 67%
- Renter - 33%