Downtown Yonge East vs Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Toronto neighbourhoods.
Downtown Yonge East and Kensington-Chinatown are evenly matched on overall livability (5.7/10 each) in Toronto. Downtown Yonge East scores higher on schools (10.0 vs 3.4). Kensington-Chinatown scores higher on grocery access (10.0 vs 6.3).
Livability scores
| Downtown Yonge East | Kensington-Chinatown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Safety | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Schools | 10.0 | 3.4 |
| Transit Access | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Grocery Access | 6.3 | 10.0 |
| Parks | 0.9 | 2.3 |
| Recreation | 2.7 | 4.1 |
| Walkability | 9.9 | 10.0 |
Key metrics
| Downtown Yonge East | Kensington-Chinatown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $750,000 | $850,000 |
| Median household income | $69,500 | $62,000 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 37.8 | 42.3 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 97.1/10 | 59.1/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 15 min | 16 min |
| Distance to downtown | 1.1 km | 1.6 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 1,593 m² | 3,134 m² |