Islington vs Long Branch, Toronto
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Toronto neighbourhoods.
Long Branch edges out Islington on overall livability (4.8/10 vs 4.6/10) among Toronto neighbourhoods. Islington scores higher on grocery access (2.6 vs 1.4). Long Branch scores higher on transit access (6.9 vs 5.3).
Livability scores
| Islington | Long Branch | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Safety | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Schools | 5.4 | 4.7 |
| Transit Access | 5.3 | 6.9 |
| Grocery Access | 2.6 | 1.4 |
| Parks | 6.5 | 6.7 |
| Recreation | 4.1 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 0.8 | 0.7 |
Key metrics
| Islington | Long Branch | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,100,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Median household income | $102,000 | $83,000 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 11.4 | 11.6 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 69.6/10 | 66.7/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 56 min | 42 min |
| Distance to downtown | 13.5 km | 13.7 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 23,390 m² | 26,105 m² |