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.
A vibrant and bustling neighbourhood with a central location and a youthful energy.
Homes in Yonge-Eglinton range from single-family detached houses to modern sky-high condos.
Yonge-Eglinton is home to a mix of highly educated professionals from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
You'll love the abundance of amenities, including restaurants, shops, parks, and easy access to public transit.
This neighbourhood has a consistent 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. Yonge−Eglinton is a neighbourhood at the intersection of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue. It is central to the area of Midtown Toronto, one of four central business districts outside Downtown Toronto. This neighbourhood is a hub of activity with plenty of restaurants, boutiques and shops dotted along the streets. A number of businesses have their corporate headquarters at the intersection. The southern part of the area is also known as Chaplin Estates and contains primarily single-family detached homes.
People & Families in Yonge-Eglinton
Families with kids make up 31% of households in Yonge-Eglinton, while couples without children make up 22% of households and 42% of households are one person living alone. People in Yonge-Eglinton come from 125 different ethnic origins, and 33% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
5,680
Neighbourhood Population
11,817
Household Size
- 1 person - 41%
- 2 persons - 29%
- 3 persons - 12%
- 4 persons - 12%
- 5 or more persons - 3%
Household Types
- One-person households - 41%
- Non-family households - 4%
- Families with children - 31%
- Couples without children - 21%
- Multiple families in household - 0%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 26%
- 2 children - 24%
- 3 or more children - 6%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 15%
- 15 to 64 years - 71%
- 65 years and over - 13%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 24%
- Canadian - 20%
- Scottish - 20%
- Irish - 20%
- German - 9%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 4%
- 25 to 34 years - 23%
- 35 to 44 years - 19%
- 45 to 54 years - 16%
- 55 to 64 years - 16%
- 65 to 74 years - 12%
- 75 to 84 years - 5%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 4%
- 5 to 9 years - 5%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 4%
- 20 to 29 years - 16%
- 30 to 39 years - 18%
- 40 to 49 years - 14%
- 50 to 59 years - 11%
- 60 to 69 years - 10%
- over 70 years - 5%
Yonge-Eglinton Schools
Yonge-Eglinton has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 12 public schools, 7 Catholic schools, and 4 private schools serving Yonge-Eglinton. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, Advanced Placement, and All-Female.
Public Schools
12
Catholic Schools
7
Private Schools
4
Public
- Collège français secondaire
- Glenview Senior Public School
- North Toronto Collegiate Institute
- Eglinton Junior Public School
- Allenby Junior Public School
- North Preparatory Junior Public School
- ÉS Étienne-Brûlé
- Hodgson Middle School
- Davisville Junior Public School
- Oriole Park Junior Public School
- ÉÉ Mathieu-da-Costa
- ÉÉ Gabrielle-Roy
Catholic
Having Fun in Yonge-Eglinton
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 3 parks in Yonge-Eglinton, with 30 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 10.
Number of Parks
3
Number of Recreation Facilities
30
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 2
- Pools - 2
- Arena - 1
- Rinks - 3
- Tennis Courts - 6
- Ball Diamonds - 3
- Sports Fields - 5
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pads - 3
- Trails - 2
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Yonge-Eglinton
There are 63 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Davisville Station. In Yonge-Eglinton, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters, 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 - 35%
- Transit - 50%
- Walk/bike - 12%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 29%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 37%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 13%
- 60 minutes and over - 7%
- Less than 15 minutes - 11%
Work and Education in Yonge-Eglinton
This neighbourhood is popular with highly educated people, with 71% of adult residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 89% having any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 13%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 5%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 6%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 8%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 6%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 7%
- $200,000 and over - 19%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 22%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 18%
- Sales and service occupations - 17%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 21%
- Health care and social assistance - 10%
- Finance and insurance - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 68% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 26% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Yonge-Eglinton Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are mostly condos and apartments. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 48% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 20% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is mostly renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 24%
- Semi-detached house - 8%
- Duplex - 5%
- Row house - 0%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 25%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 35%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 11%
- Not condominium - 88%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 36%
- 2 bedrooms - 23%
- 3 bedrooms - 19%
- No bedrooms - 4%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 16%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 24%
- 1981 to 1990 - 5%
- 1991 to 2000 - 3%
- 2001 to 2005 - 2%
- 2006 to 2010 - 1%
- 2011 to 2016 - 9%
- 1960 or before - 52%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 38%
- Renter - 61%