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Palmerston-Little Italy

A middle-income, mixed owner-and-renter pocket of Old Toronto.

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Who Lives HereRentsTransitGrowth Zones

13,120

Population

36.8

Median Age

$88,000

Median Household Income

2.1

Avg. Household Size

41% OwnHome ownership in Palmerston-Little Italy59% Rent

Renting in Palmerston-Little Italy

$1,945

Average Rent / Month

3.9%

Rental Vacancy Rate

+1%

vs. GTA Average ($1,917)

Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025 (Toronto (West) zone). Adapted from CMHC data; this does not constitute CMHC endorsement.

About Palmerston-Little Italy

Palmerston-Little Italy is a balanced mix of owners and renters — close to 41% own and 59% rent. Median household income, around $88,000, tracks close to the Toronto figure. It's a mixed-age community, with a steady, settled feel.

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 Palmerston-Little Italy, that means honest answers about what's feasible, what it costs, and what adds real value — before you commit.

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