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East End-Danforth

A middle-income, mostly owner-occupied pocket of Old Toronto.

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Who Lives HereRentsTransitGrowth Zones

21,840

Population

40.8

Median Age

$90,000

Median Household Income

2.3

Avg. Household Size

55% OwnHome ownership in East End-Danforth45% Rent

Renting in East End-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 East End-Danforth

East End-Danforth leans owner-occupied, with around 55% of households owning. Median household income, around $90,000, 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 East End-Danforth, that means honest answers about what's feasible, what it costs, and what adds real value — before you commit.

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