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.
Don Valley Village is a diverse and vibrant neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.
Don Valley Village offers a mix of housing options, including split level homes, semi-detached houses, and high-rise apartments.
Don Valley Village is home to a diverse community of residents, including recent immigrants and people of all age groups.
You'll love the excellent schools, numerous parks, and convenient transportation options in Don Valley Village.
Don Valley Village has a consistent population, and is popular with recent immigrants, people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Don Valley Village, developed in the 1960s and 1970s, occupies the space that was originally a collection of farming hamlets in the early 19th century. Two historical landmarks still exist from that period: the Zion Schoolhouse and the Alexander Muirhead Victorian farmhouse. The mix of housing here includes split level homes, semi-detached homes, and family-size detached houses featuring Georgian, Tudor, and contemporary-style designs. There are also a large concentration of high-rise apartment and condominium buildings. The area is extremely well connected to the rest of the city.
People & Families in Don Valley Village
Families with kids make up 49% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 20% of households and 21% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 152 different ethnic origins, and 72% are first-generation immigrants, while 21% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
9,965
Neighbourhood Population
27,051
Household Size
- 1 person - 21%
- 2 persons - 29%
- 3 persons - 22%
- 4 persons - 17%
- 5 or more persons - 9%
Household Types
- One-person households - 21%
- Non-family households - 5%
- Families with children - 49%
- Couples without children - 20%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 37%
- 2 children - 24%
- 3 or more children - 7%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 15%
- 15 to 64 years - 67%
- 65 years and over - 17%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Chinese - 27%
- Filipino - 8%
- Iranian - 7%
- East Indian - 7%
- Canadian - 5%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 2%
- 25 to 34 years - 11%
- 35 to 44 years - 19%
- 45 to 54 years - 21%
- 55 to 64 years - 17%
- 65 to 74 years - 13%
- 75 to 84 years - 10%
- 85 years and over - 3%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 13%
- 30 to 39 years - 13%
- 40 to 49 years - 14%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 10%
- over 70 years - 9%
Don Valley Village Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools, 7 Catholic schools, and 1 alternative/special school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, Gifted/Talented Program, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced Placement.
Public Schools
10
Catholic Schools
7
Public
Catholic
Alternative/Special
Having Fun in Don Valley Village
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Don Valley Village feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 11 parks in this neighbourhood, with 62 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 5.
Number of Parks
11
Number of Recreation Facilities
62
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 13
- Pools - 2
- Rink - 1
- Tennis Courts - 13
- Basketball Courts - 2
- Ball Diamonds - 7
- Sports Fields - 8
- Track - 1
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pads - 2
- Sports Courts - 4
- Trails - 5
- Arts/Performance Facility - 1
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Don Valley Village
There are 88 transit stops in Don Valley Village. Rail stations include Leslie Station. In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 75%
- Commute to another city - 24%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 54%
- Transit - 40%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 25%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 26%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 15%
- 60 minutes and over - 24%
- Less than 15 minutes - 8%
Work and Education in Don Valley Village
In Don Valley Village, 52% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 78% 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 - 8%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 6%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 6%
- $200,000 and over - 5%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 23%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
- Natural and applied sciences and related occupations - 13%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 13%
- Health care and social assistance - 11%
- Retail trade - 9%
Employment
- Employed - 55% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 39% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Don Valley Village Homes
In Don Valley Village, there are mostly condos and townhouses. Don Valley Village has a consistent population, with 44% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 16% 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 - 21%
- Semi-detached house - 3%
- Duplex - 1%
- Row house - 14%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 3%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 56%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 28%
- Not condominium - 71%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 16%
- 2 bedrooms - 38%
- 3 bedrooms - 23%
- No bedrooms - 0%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 21%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 68%
- 1981 to 1990 - 9%
- 1991 to 2000 - 3%
- 2001 to 2005 - 1%
- 2006 to 2010 - 3%
- 2011 to 2016 - 3%
- 1960 or before - 10%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 51%
- Renter - 48%