Islington vs Princess-Rosethorn, Toronto
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Toronto neighbourhoods.
Princess-Rosethorn edges out Islington on overall livability (4.9/10 vs 4.8/10) among Toronto neighbourhoods. Islington scores higher on recreation (4.1 vs 3.2). Princess-Rosethorn scores higher on parks (8.6 vs 6.5).
Livability scores
| Islington | Princess-Rosethorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Safety | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Schools | 6.4 | 7.4 |
| Transit Access | 5.3 | 4.6 |
| Grocery Access | 2.6 | 2.1 |
| Parks | 6.5 | 8.6 |
| Recreation | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Walkability | 0.8 | 0.5 |
Key metrics
| Islington | Princess-Rosethorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,100,000 | $1,700,000 |
| Median household income | $102,000 | $162,000 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 11.4 | 11.2 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 73.3/10 | 77.7/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 56 min | 62 min |
| Distance to downtown | 13.5 km | 13.4 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 23,390 m² | 67,295 m² |