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North St.James Town
A more affordable, renter-majority pocket of Old Toronto.
18,535
Population
36.4
Median Age
$59,200
Median Household Income
2.0
Avg. Household Size
What It Rents For
Renting in North St.James Town
$2,163
Average Rent / Month
2.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate
+13%
vs. GTA Average ($1,917)
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025 (Toronto (Central) zone). Adapted from CMHC data; this does not constitute CMHC endorsement.
About North St.James Town
North St.James Town is a renter-majority neighbourhood, where about 89% of households rent. With a median household income near $59,200, it's one of the more affordable parts of the city. Households span a range of ages and sizes — the kind of broad, mixed neighbourhood that holds value through cycles.
Renting here commands a premium over the GTA average of $1,917 — a sign of sustained demand. For investors and owners eyeing a high-demand, transit-rich pocket, the relevant questions are about multiplex potential and purpose-built rental — the build-and-hold strategies we evaluate with construction-informed due diligence.
Metrohomes has been designing and building across Old Toronto since 1988. Whether you're weighing a renovation, a garden suite, a multiplex, or a custom new build in North St.James Town, we bring a builder's eye to what a property can actually become.
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