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Black Creek
Renter-majority and more affordable — a corner of North York with its own character.
21,145
Population
37.6
Median Age
$65,000
Median Household Income
2.9
Avg. Household Size
What It Rents For
Renting in Black Creek
$1,700
Average Rent / Month
2.6%
Rental Vacancy Rate
-11%
vs. GTA Average ($1,917)
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025 (North York (Northwest) zone). Adapted from CMHC data; this does not constitute CMHC endorsement.
About Black Creek
Black Creek is a renter-majority neighbourhood, where about 67% of households rent. With a median household income near $65,000, it's one of the more affordable parts of the city. It's a mixed-age community of low-rise, family-oriented housing, with a steady, settled feel.
Rents sit below the GTA average of $1,917, keeping it accessible relative to much of Toronto. For investors and owners eyeing a high-demand, transit-rich pocket, the relevant questions are about multiplex potential and purpose-built rental — the build-and-hold strategies we evaluate with construction-informed due diligence.
We've been building in North York since 1988. In Black Creek, that means honest answers about what's feasible, what it costs, and what adds real value — before you commit.
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