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Yonge-Eglinton
Middle-income and renter-majority, in the heart of Old Toronto.
12,410
Population
38.8
Median Age
$94,000
Median Household Income
2.1
Avg. Household Size
What It Rents For
Renting in Yonge-Eglinton
$2,057
Average Rent / Month
3.3%
Rental Vacancy Rate
+7%
vs. GTA Average ($1,917)
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025 (Toronto (North) zone). Adapted from CMHC data; this does not constitute CMHC endorsement.
About Yonge-Eglinton
Yonge-Eglinton is a renter-majority neighbourhood, where about 63% of households rent. Median household income, around $94,000, tracks close to the Toronto figure. 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 investors and owners eyeing a high-demand, transit-rich pocket, the relevant questions are about multiplex potential and purpose-built rental — the build-and-hold strategies we evaluate with construction-informed due diligence.
Metrohomes has been designing and building across Old Toronto since 1988. Whether you're weighing a renovation, a garden suite, a multiplex, or a custom new build in Yonge-Eglinton, we bring a builder's eye to what a property can actually become.
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