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Danforth East York

A comfortable, above-average-income, mostly owner-occupied pocket of East York.

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Who Lives HereRentsTransitGrowth Zones

17,065

Population

42

Median Age

$101,000

Median Household Income

2.5

Avg. Household Size

69% OwnHome ownership in Danforth East York31% Rent

Renting in Danforth East York

$1,715

Average Rent / Month

3.5%

Rental Vacancy Rate

-11%

vs. GTA Average ($1,917)

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

About Danforth East York

Danforth East York leans owner-occupied, with around 69% of households owning, with a comfortable median household income of $101,000 — above the city median. 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 East York since 1988. In Danforth East York, that means honest answers about what's feasible, what it costs, and what adds real value — before you commit.

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