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Rockcliffe-Smythe

Mostly owner-occupied and more affordable — a corner of York with its own character.

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Who Lives HereRentsTransitGrowth Zones

22,235

Population

42

Median Age

$69,000

Median Household Income

2.5

Avg. Household Size

56% OwnHome ownership in Rockcliffe-Smythe44% Rent

Renting in Rockcliffe-Smythe

$1,864

Average Rent / Month

3.3%

Rental Vacancy Rate

-3%

vs. GTA Average ($1,917)

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

About Rockcliffe-Smythe

Rockcliffe-Smythe leans owner-occupied, with around 56% of households owning. With a median household income near $69,000, 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.

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.

Metrohomes has been designing and building across York since 1988. Whether you're weighing a renovation, a garden suite, a multiplex, or a custom new build in Rockcliffe-Smythe, we bring a builder's eye to what a property can actually become.

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