Scarborough · Toronto Neighbourhood Guide
Malvern West
Middle-income and owner-occupied, in the heart of Scarborough.
17,320
Population
38
Median Age
$88,000
Median Household Income
3.4
Avg. Household Size
What It Rents For
Renting in Malvern West
$1,717
Average Rent / Month
2.3%
Rental Vacancy Rate
-10%
vs. GTA Average ($1,917)
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025 (Scarborough (North) zone). Adapted from CMHC data; this does not constitute CMHC endorsement.
About Malvern West
Malvern West is a strongly owner-occupied neighbourhood — roughly 74% of households own their home. Median household income, around $88,000, tracks close to the Toronto figure. It's a mixed-age community of low-rise, family-oriented housing, 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 Scarborough since 1988. In Malvern West, that means honest answers about what's feasible, what it costs, and what adds real value — before you commit.
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