Old Toronto · Toronto Neighbourhood Guide
Danforth
Mostly owner-occupied and middle-income — a corner of Old Toronto with its own character.
9,305
Population
41.6
Median Age
$98,000
Median Household Income
2.4
Avg. Household Size
What It Rents For
Renting in Danforth
$1,685
Average Rent / Month
2.6%
Rental Vacancy Rate
-12%
vs. GTA Average ($1,917)
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025 (Toronto (East) zone). Adapted from CMHC data; this does not constitute CMHC endorsement.
About Danforth
Danforth leans owner-occupied, with around 63% of households owning. Median household income, around $98,000, tracks close to the Toronto figure. It's a mixed-age community, with a steady, settled feel.
Rents sit below the GTA average of $1,917, keeping it accessible relative to much of Toronto. For owners here, the opportunity is rarely a teardown — it's heritage-sensitive renovations, additions, and garden suites that add space or rental income without leaving the neighbourhood.
We've been building in Old Toronto since 1988. In Danforth, that means honest answers about what's feasible, what it costs, and what adds real value — before you commit.
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