Hillcrest Village vs Islington, Toronto
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Toronto neighbourhoods.
Islington edges out Hillcrest Village on overall livability (4.8/10 vs 4.5/10) among Toronto neighbourhoods. Hillcrest Village scores higher on parks (7.8 vs 6.5). Islington scores higher on transit access (5.3 vs 3.4).
Livability scores
| Hillcrest Village | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Safety | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Schools | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Transit Access | 3.4 | 5.3 |
| Grocery Access | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Parks | 7.8 | 6.5 |
| Recreation | 3.2 | 4.1 |
| Walkability | 0.0 | 0.8 |
Key metrics
| Hillcrest Village | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $900,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $102,000 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 12.4 | 11.4 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 73.7/10 | 73.3/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 72 min | 56 min |
| Distance to downtown | 17.6 km | 13.5 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 43,876 m² | 23,390 m² |