Islington vs Willowdale West, Toronto
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Toronto neighbourhoods.
Islington and Willowdale West are evenly matched on overall livability (4.8/10 each) in Toronto. Islington scores higher on parks (6.5 vs 4.2). Willowdale West scores higher on recreation (5.9 vs 4.1).
Livability scores
| Islington | Willowdale West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Safety | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| Schools | 6.4 | 7.0 |
| Transit Access | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Grocery Access | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| Parks | 6.5 | 4.2 |
| Recreation | 4.1 | 5.9 |
| Walkability | 0.8 | 2.1 |
Key metrics
| Islington | Willowdale West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,100,000 | $900,000 |
| Median household income | $102,000 | $76,500 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 73.3/10 | 76.1/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 56 min | 58 min |
| Distance to downtown | 13.5 km | 14.5 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 23,390 m² | 7,934 m² |