Bedford Park-Nortown vs The Beaches, Toronto
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Toronto neighbourhoods.
The Beaches edges out Bedford Park-Nortown on overall livability (6.3/10 vs 5.4/10) among Toronto neighbourhoods. Bedford Park-Nortown scores higher on safety (8.8 vs 7.4). The Beaches scores higher on transit access (8.5 vs 6.0).
Livability scores
| Bedford Park-Nortown | The Beaches | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5.4 | 6.3 |
| Safety | 8.8 | 7.4 |
| Schools | 7.6 | 9.2 |
| Transit Access | 6.0 | 8.5 |
| Grocery Access | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Parks | 5.9 | 6.6 |
| Recreation | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| Walkability | 1.6 | 3.6 |
Key metrics
| Bedford Park-Nortown | The Beaches | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $2,260,000 | $1,500,000 |
| Median household income | $135,000 | $116,000 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 9.8 | 12.3 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 78.8/10 | 86.2/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 50 min | 28 min |
| Distance to downtown | 10.1 km | 7.1 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 18,103 m² | 24,717 m² |