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Forest Hill South

A comfortable, above-average-income, mixed owner-and-renter pocket of Old Toronto.

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Who Lives HereRentsTransitGrowth Zones

10,860

Population

46

Median Age

$109,000

Median Household Income

2.1

Avg. Household Size

49% OwnHome ownership in Forest Hill South51% Rent

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.

We've been building in Old Toronto since 1988. In Forest Hill South, that means honest answers about what's feasible, what it costs, and what adds real value — before you commit.

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