Old Toronto · Toronto Neighbourhood Guide
Forest Hill South
A comfortable, above-average-income, mixed owner-and-renter pocket of Old Toronto.
10,860
Population
46
Median Age
$109,000
Median Household Income
2.1
Avg. Household Size
What It Rents For
Renting in Forest Hill South
$2,057
Average Rent / Month
3.3%
Rental Vacancy Rate
+7%
vs. GTA Average ($1,917)
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025 (Toronto (North) zone). Adapted from CMHC data; this does not constitute CMHC endorsement.
About Forest Hill South
Forest Hill South is a balanced mix of owners and renters — close to 49% own and 51% rent, with a comfortable median household income of $109,000 — above the city median. The neighbourhood skews established and settled, with long-tenured residents.
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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