East York · Toronto Neighbourhood Guide
Old East York
Middle-income and mostly owner-occupied, in the heart of East York.
9,160
Population
44
Median Age
$96,000
Median Household Income
2.5
Avg. Household Size
What It Rents For
Renting in Old East York
$1,715
Average Rent / Month
3.5%
Rental Vacancy Rate
-11%
vs. GTA Average ($1,917)
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025 (East York zone). Adapted from CMHC data; this does not constitute CMHC endorsement.
About Old East York
Old East York leans owner-occupied, with around 66% of households owning. Median household income, around $96,000, tracks close to the Toronto figure. This is an older, established part of the city, where homes change hands less often and roots run deep.
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.
Metrohomes has been designing and building across East York since 1988. Whether you're weighing a renovation, a garden suite, a multiplex, or a custom new build in Old East York, we bring a builder's eye to what a property can actually become.
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