East Willowdale vs Islington, Toronto
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Toronto neighbourhoods.
Islington edges out East Willowdale on overall livability (4.8/10 vs 4.5/10) among Toronto neighbourhoods. East Willowdale scores higher on recreation (5.5 vs 4.1). Islington scores higher on parks (6.5 vs 3.4).
Livability scores
| East Willowdale | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Safety | 8.7 | 7.8 |
| Schools | 7.8 | 6.4 |
| Transit Access | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Grocery Access | 0.6 | 2.6 |
| Parks | 3.4 | 6.5 |
| Recreation | 5.5 | 4.1 |
| Walkability | 0.6 | 0.8 |
Key metrics
| East Willowdale | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $2,000,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Median household income | $95,000 | $102,000 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 9.8 | 11.4 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 79.8/10 | 73.3/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 57 min | 56 min |
| Distance to downtown | 14.3 km | 13.5 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 5,240 m² | 23,390 m² |