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 dynamic neighbourhood with a mix of modern condos, converted warehouses, and vibrant restaurants.

Property Pulse

Condos and apartments dominate the housing market, with spacious units and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Community Canvas

A diverse population of highly educated young professionals.

What You'll Love

Easy access to the TTC and the Gardiner, the Fashion District and other trendy shopping and dining areas.

Have a look around Niagara.

Niagara has a dynamic population, and is popular with highly educated people, people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. The eastern portion of this area (with what is now called the Fashion District) was first planned as the New Town Extension when Toronto was incorporated as a city. The area was developed as a residential area for the workers of industries located along the CN and CP railway corridors. Currently, modern condo buildings rule the neighbourhood as well as the converted warehouses. Many old factories have been repurposed as lofts while others have become restaurants, gyms, furniture stores and galleries. The area just above the Gardiner Expressway is known as Liberty Village.

People & Families in Niagara

Families with kids make up 12% of households in Niagara, while couples without children make up 25% of households and 54% of households are one person living alone. People in Niagara come from 168 different ethnic origins, and 35% are first-generation immigrants, while 32% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

18,770

Neighbourhood Population

31,180

Household Size

  • 1 person - 53%
  • 2 persons - 35%
  • 3 persons - 7%
  • 4 persons - 2%
  • 5 or more persons - 0%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 53%
  • Non-family households - 8%
  • Families with children - 12%
  • Couples without children - 25%
  • Multiple families in household - 0%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 22%
  • 2 children - 8%
  • 3 or more children - 1%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 6%
  • 15 to 64 years - 88%
  • 65 years and over - 4%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 18%
  • Canadian - 16%
  • Irish - 16%
  • Scottish - 15%
  • German - 9%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 5%
  • 25 to 34 years - 46%
  • 35 to 44 years - 24%
  • 45 to 54 years - 11%
  • 55 to 64 years - 6%
  • 65 to 74 years - 3%
  • 75 to 84 years - 1%
  • 85 years and over - 0%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 3%
  • 5 to 9 years - 1%
  • 10 to 14 years - 1%
  • 15 to 19 years - 1%
  • 20 to 29 years - 28%
  • 30 to 39 years - 34%
  • 40 to 49 years - 12%
  • 50 to 59 years - 7%
  • 60 to 69 years - 4%
  • over 70 years - 1%

Niagara Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 11 public schools, 7 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving Niagara. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Montessori.

Public Schools

11

Catholic Schools

7

Private Schools

1

Having Fun in Niagara

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and dog parks. There are 15 parks in this neighbourhood, with 41 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.

Number of Parks

15

Number of Recreation Facilities

41

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 7
  • Dog Parks - 3
  • Pool - 1
  • Tennis Courts - 6
  • Basketball Court - 1
  • Ball Diamonds - 5
  • Sports Field - 1
  • Splash Pads - 5
  • Sports Court - 1
  • Outdoor Games Facility - 1
  • Trails - 9
  • Arts/Performance Facility - 1

Getting Around in Niagara

There are 105 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include St Andrew Station. In Niagara, 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 - 85%
  • Commute to another city - 14%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 35%
  • Transit - 33%
  • Walk/bike - 30%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 34%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 33%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 11%
  • 60 minutes and over - 8%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 11%

Work and Education in Niagara

This neighbourhood is popular with highly educated people, with 64% of adult residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 86% having any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 11%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 7%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 7%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 6%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 11%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 7%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 8%
  • $200,000 and over - 8%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 21%
  • Management occupations - 19%
  • Sales and service occupations - 17%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 21%
  • Finance and insurance - 11%
  • Information and cultural industries - 8%

Employment

  • Employed - 82% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 3% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 13% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Niagara Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly condos and apartments. Niagara has a dynamic population, with 70% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 27% having moved within the past year. It has mostly newer homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 0%
  • Semi-detached house - 0%
  • Duplex - 1%
  • Row house - 4%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 9%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 83%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 83%
  • Not condominium - 16%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 55%
  • 2 bedrooms - 33%
  • 3 bedrooms - 6%
  • No bedrooms - 3%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 1%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 5%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 9%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 8%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 12%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 23%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 33%
  • 1960 or before - 7%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 49%
  • Renter - 50%

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