Mount Pleasant East Neighbourhood Guide

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Mount Pleasant East

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Neighbourhood Vibe

A busy residential and commercial neighbourhood with a mix of older homes and new developments.

Property Pulse

Homes in Mount Pleasant East feature open concept layouts, spacious rooms, and modern kitchen amenities.

Community Canvas

A diverse community of highly educated individuals and families, with a strong sense of community.

What You'll Love

You'll love the busy shopping and dining options at Yonge and Eglinton, and fun for kids and dogs at local parks.

Have a look around Mount Pleasant East.

Mount Pleasant East has a consistent population, and is popular with highly educated people, 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. Mount Pleasant East is located in midtown Toronto north of Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Most of the homes in the area were built during the first half of the 20th century, but in recent years, the area has seen an increasing amount of new development. Residents enjoy quick access to the many amenities and services located near Yonge and Eglinton.

People & Families in Mount Pleasant East

Families with kids make up 38% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 21% of households and 36% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 133 different ethnic origins, and 30% are first-generation immigrants, while 29% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

7,425

Neighbourhood Population

16,775

Household Size

1 person - 35%
2 persons - 29%
3 persons - 14%
4 persons - 16%
5 or more persons - 4%

Household Types

One-person households - 35%
Non-family households - 4%
Families with children - 37%
Couples without children - 21%
Multiple families in household - 0%

Children Per Family

1 child - 27%
2 children - 29%
3 or more children - 6%

Broad Age Ranges

0 to 14 years - 17%
15 to 64 years - 67%
65 years and over - 14%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

English - 27%
Canadian - 20%
Scottish - 20%
Irish - 20%
German - 10%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

15 to 24 years - 1%
25 to 34 years - 15%
35 to 44 years - 19%
45 to 54 years - 22%
55 to 64 years - 17%
65 to 74 years - 13%
75 to 84 years - 7%
85 years and over - 2%

Specific Age Groups

0 to 4 years - 5%
5 to 9 years - 6%
10 to 14 years - 5%
15 to 19 years - 5%
20 to 29 years - 10%
30 to 39 years - 15%
40 to 49 years - 15%
50 to 59 years - 13%
60 to 69 years - 10%
over 70 years - 7%

Mount Pleasant East Schools

Mount Pleasant East has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 16 public schools, 6 Catholic schools, and 5 private schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Montessori, and Gifted/Talented Program.

Public Schools

16

Catholic Schools

6

Private Schools

5

Public

Catholic

Private

Having Fun in Mount Pleasant East

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, dog parks, and skating. There are 6 parks in this neighbourhood, with 22 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

6

Number of Recreation Facilities

22

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

Playgrounds - 5
Dog Park - 1
Rinks - 2
Basketball Courts - 2
Ball Diamonds - 2
Sports Fields - 2
Community Centre - 1
Splash Pads - 3
Sports Courts - 2
Trail - 1
Gym - 1

Getting Around in Mount Pleasant East

There are 122 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Davisville Station. In this neighbourhood, 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 - 88%
Commute to another city - 11%

Commute Types

Vehicle - 50%
Transit - 37%
Walk/bike - 10%

Commute Times of Residents

15 to 29 minutes - 30%
30 to 44 minutes - 35%
45 to 59 minutes - 13%
60 minutes and over - 8%
Less than 15 minutes - 11%

Work and Education in Mount Pleasant East

Mount Pleasant East is popular with highly educated people, with 69% of adult residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 87% having any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

Under $30,000 - 14%
$30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
$40,000 to $49,999 - 5%
$50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
$60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
$70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
$80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
$90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
$100,000 to $124,999 - 7%
$125,000 to $149,999 - 6%
$150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
$200,000 and over - 23%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 19%
Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
Management occupations - 18%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

Professional, scientific and technical services - 18%
Finance and insurance - 11%
Educational services - 11%

Employment

Employed - 65% of people over age 15 are employed
Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
Not in the labour force - 29% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Mount Pleasant East Homes

In Mount Pleasant East, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 36% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 13% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.