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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.
11,020
Population
45.2
Median Age
$76,500
Median Household Income
1.8
Avg. Household Size
What It Rents For
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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