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Living in Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto

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5.7/10

Ranked #20 of 158 Toronto neighbourhoods

Better than 87% of neighbourhoods on overall livability

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Livability score breakdown

Grocery Access10.0
Walkability10.0
Transit Access9.9
Recreation4.1
Schools3.4
Parks2.3
Safety0.0

Each 0–10 sub-score is this neighbourhood's percentile position among Toronto neighbourhoods on that measure.

Kensington-Chinatown scores an above-average 5.7/10 overall, ranking #20 of 158 Toronto neighbourhoods. It rates highest on grocery access (10.0) and walkability (10.0). Its weaker areas are safety (0.0) and parks (2.3).

All metrics for Kensington-Chinatown

Housing & Cost

Median home value$850,000
Home ownership31.6%
Renter households68.4%
Housing-cost-burdened (30%+)41.8%
Median owner shelter cost$1,680/mo
Single-detached homes0.6%
Apartments / condos90.6%
Median year built1980

Income & Education

Median household income$62,000
Average household income$91,600
Bachelor's degree or higher46.1%
Low income (LIM-AT)23.0%
Unemployment rate17.7%

Demographics

Population22,801
Median age35
Average household size1.90
Lone-parent families21.9%
Seniors (65+)15.5%
Children under 156.9%
Immigrants42.4%
Visible minority62.9%
Moved in last 5 years52.3%

Safety & Crime

Crime per 1k residents (2yr)42.3
Violent crime per 1k (2yr)22.1
Property crime per 1k (2yr)20.2
EMS stations0
Fire stations1

Schools

Schools in community9
Avg school rating (Fraser)59.1/10
Best school rating (Fraser)81.3/10

Transit & Commute

LRT stops36
Transit stops38
Commute by transit24.0%
Walk / bike to work50.0%
Distance to downtown1.6 km
Est. drive to downtown9 min
Est. transit to downtown16 min
Pathway length0.0 km
Bikeway length4.2 km

Parks & Environment

Park area71,451 m²
Park area per 1k residents3,134 m²
Park grade8.0/10
Parks16
Large parks0

Amenities & Services

Grocery access score75
Small groceries26
Medium groceries8
Large groceries11
Recreation facilities12
Libraries2
Child care programs15
Child care capacity1085

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