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Willowdale West

Middle-income and mostly owner-occupied, in the heart of North York.

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Who Lives HereRentsTransitGrowth Zones

17,160

Population

40

Median Age

$76,500

Median Household Income

2.2

Avg. Household Size

60% OwnHome ownership in Willowdale West40% Rent

Renting in Willowdale West

$1,989

Average Rent / Month

2.2%

Rental Vacancy Rate

+4%

vs. GTA Average ($1,917)

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

About Willowdale West

Willowdale West leans owner-occupied, with around 60% of households owning. Median household income, around $76,500, 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. 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.

We've been building in North York since 1988. In Willowdale West, that means honest answers about what's feasible, what it costs, and what adds real value — before you commit.

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