North York · Toronto Neighbourhood Guide
Downsview
A middle-income, mixed owner-and-renter pocket of North York.
17,970
Population
40
Median Age
$82,000
Median Household Income
2.6
Avg. Household Size
What It Rents For
Renting in Downsview
$1,728
Average Rent / Month
2.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate
-10%
vs. GTA Average ($1,917)
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025 (North York (Southwest) zone). Adapted from CMHC data; this does not constitute CMHC endorsement.
About Downsview
Downsview is a balanced mix of owners and renters — close to 53% own and 47% rent. Median household income, around $82,000, tracks close to the Toronto figure. Households span a range of ages and sizes — the kind of broad, mixed neighbourhood that holds value through cycles.
Rents track close to the GTA average of $1,917, making it a practical part of the city for buyers and tenants alike. Garden suites and full renovations are the most active project types here — adding income or living space on the deep lots common across the area.
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