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Cabbagetown

Cabbagetown is a historic east-downtown Toronto district known for one of North America's largest concentrations of preserved Victorian housing, walkable tree-lined streets, and Riverdale Farm. It's an informal name for a recognized pocket within the City's official Cabbagetown-South St. James Town neighbourhood. For anyone looking to build, renovate, or own here, the character of these older homes and lots rewards a careful, heritage-aware approach.

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Who Lives HereRentsTransitGrowth Zones

11,020

Population

45.2

Median Age

$76,500

Median Household Income

1.8

Avg. Household Size

45% OwnHome ownership in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town55% Rent

Renting in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town

$2,163

Average Rent / Month

2.8%

Rental Vacancy Rate

+13%

vs. GTA Average ($1,917)

Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025 (Toronto (Central) zone). Adapted from CMHC data; this does not constitute CMHC endorsement.

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