Scarborough · Toronto Neighbourhood Guide
Highland Creek
A comfortable, above-average-income, owner-occupied pocket of Scarborough.
12,625
Population
44.8
Median Age
$120,000
Median Household Income
3.3
Avg. Household Size
What It Rents For
Renting in Highland Creek
$1,816
Average Rent / Month
1.9%
Rental Vacancy Rate
-5%
vs. GTA Average ($1,917)
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025 (Scarborough (East) zone). Adapted from CMHC data; this does not constitute CMHC endorsement.
About Highland Creek
Highland Creek is a strongly owner-occupied neighbourhood — roughly 86% of households own their home, with a comfortable median household income of $120,000 — above the city median. The neighbourhood skews established and settled, with larger family households on generous lots.
Rents track close to the GTA average of $1,917, making it a practical part of the city for buyers and tenants alike. 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 Scarborough since 1988. In Highland Creek, that means honest answers about what's feasible, what it costs, and what adds real value — before you commit.
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