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Rockcliffe-Smythe
Mostly owner-occupied and more affordable — a corner of York with its own character.
22,235
Population
42
Median Age
$69,000
Median Household Income
2.5
Avg. Household Size
What It Rents For
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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