Bedford Park-Nortown vs Islington, Toronto
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Toronto neighbourhoods.
Bedford Park-Nortown edges out Islington on overall livability (5.4/10 vs 4.8/10) among Toronto neighbourhoods. Bedford Park-Nortown scores higher on grocery access (4.1 vs 2.6).
Livability scores
| Bedford Park-Nortown | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5.4 | 4.8 |
| Safety | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| Schools | 7.6 | 6.4 |
| Transit Access | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Grocery Access | 4.1 | 2.6 |
| Parks | 5.9 | 6.5 |
| Recreation | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Walkability | 1.6 | 0.8 |
Key metrics
| Bedford Park-Nortown | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $2,260,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Median household income | $135,000 | $102,000 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 9.8 | 11.4 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 78.8/10 | 73.3/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 50 min | 56 min |
| Distance to downtown | 10.1 km | 13.5 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 18,103 m² | 23,390 m² |