Blake-Jones Neighbourhood Guide

Neighbourhood Vibe

A charming and family-friendly neighbourhood with a village feel and tree-lined streets.

Property Pulse

Homes in Blake-Jones are mostly Victorian and Edwardian styles, with semi-detached and 2-storey houses.

Community Canvas

A mix of families with young children and professionals, and a strong sense of community.

What You'll Love

Great schools with many different special program options, quick access to downtown Toronto.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Within Riverdale is the little neighbourhood of Blake-Jones, with its tree-lined streets and homes built from the 1870s to the 1930s. Situated within Blake-Jones is a region residents refer to as "The Pocket." The moniker has persisted in part because of the "village feel" of the neighbourhood. Victorian and Edwardian styles, semi-detached and 2-storey houses are most common in Blake-Jones and residents enjoy quick access to downtown Toronto.

People & Families in Blake-Jones

Families with kids make up 41% of households in Blake-Jones, while couples without children make up 21% of households and 31% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 120 different ethnic origins, and 33% are first-generation immigrants, while 30% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

3,125

Neighbourhood Population

7,727

Household Size

1 person - 30%
2 persons - 30%
3 persons - 16%
4 persons - 12%
5 or more persons - 8%

Household Types

One-person households - 30%
Non-family households - 4%
Families with children - 40%
Couples without children - 20%
Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

1 child - 33%
2 children - 24%
3 or more children - 11%

Broad Age Ranges

0 to 14 years - 18%
15 to 64 years - 70%
65 years and over - 11%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

English - 22%
Canadian - 20%
Irish - 18%
Scottish - 16%
Chinese - 13%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

15 to 24 years - 1%
25 to 34 years - 14%
35 to 44 years - 20%
45 to 54 years - 23%
55 to 64 years - 18%
65 to 74 years - 11%
75 to 84 years - 5%
85 years and over - 3%

Specific Age Groups

0 to 4 years - 6%
5 to 9 years - 6%
10 to 14 years - 5%
15 to 19 years - 5%
20 to 29 years - 11%
30 to 39 years - 16%
40 to 49 years - 15%
50 to 59 years - 14%
60 to 69 years - 8%
over 70 years - 5%

Blake-Jones Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, and secondary special programs. There are 11 public schools, 4 Catholic schools, and 2 alternative/special schools serving Blake-Jones. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, and Fine Arts.

Public Schools

11

Catholic Schools

4

Public

Catholic

Alternative/Special

Having Fun in Blake-Jones

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids. There are 2 parks in Blake-Jones, with 6 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

2

Number of Recreation Facilities

6

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

Playgrounds - 2
Basketball Court - 1
Ball Diamond - 1
Splash Pads - 2

Getting Around in Blake-Jones

There are 49 transit stops in Blake-Jones. Rail stations include Woodbine Station. In Blake-Jones, 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 - 92%
Commute to another city - 8%

Commute Types

Vehicle - 35%
Transit - 48%
Walk/bike - 16%

Commute Times of Residents

15 to 29 minutes - 28%
30 to 44 minutes - 35%
45 to 59 minutes - 15%
60 minutes and over - 10%
Less than 15 minutes - 10%

Work and Education in Blake-Jones

In this neighbourhood, 49% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 72% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

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

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

Sales and service occupations - 22%
Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 19%
Business, finance and administration occupations - 13%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

Professional, scientific and technical services - 13%
Educational services - 12%
Health care and social assistance - 8%

Employment

Employed - 59% of people over age 15 are employed
Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
Not in the labour force - 35% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Blake-Jones Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. Blake-Jones has a consistent population, with 32% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% 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 - 26%
Duplex - 5%
Row house - 11%
Low-rise apartment/condo - 25%
High-rise apartment/condo - 15%

Condominium Status

Condominium - 2%
Not condominium - 97%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

1 bedroom - 21%
2 bedrooms - 24%
3 bedrooms - 34%
No bedrooms - 2%
4 or more bedrooms - 15%

Period of Home Construction

1961 to 1980 - 20%
1981 to 1990 - 5%
1991 to 2000 - 2%
2001 to 2005 - 0%
2006 to 2010 - 0%
2011 to 2016 - 0%
1960 or before - 70%

Renters & Owners

Owner - 54%
Renter - 46%