Alderwood vs Islington, Toronto
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Toronto neighbourhoods.
Islington edges out Alderwood on overall livability (4.8/10 vs 4.7/10) among Toronto neighbourhoods. Islington scores higher on schools (6.4 vs 5.7).
Livability scores
| Alderwood | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Safety | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Schools | 5.7 | 6.4 |
| Transit Access | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Grocery Access | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| Parks | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Recreation | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Walkability | 1.3 | 0.8 |
Key metrics
| Alderwood | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,000,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Median household income | $106,000 | $102,000 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 12.5 | 11.4 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 70.1/10 | 73.3/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 57 min | 56 min |
| Distance to downtown | 13.7 km | 13.5 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 23,030 m² | 23,390 m² |