Junction Area vs The Beaches, Toronto
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Toronto neighbourhoods.
The Beaches edges out Junction Area on overall livability (6.3/10 vs 5.5/10) among Toronto neighbourhoods. Junction Area scores higher on grocery access (5.9 vs 4.3). The Beaches scores higher on safety (7.4 vs 3.5).
Livability scores
| Junction Area | The Beaches | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5.5 | 6.3 |
| Safety | 3.5 | 7.4 |
| Schools | 9.6 | 9.2 |
| Transit Access | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Grocery Access | 5.9 | 4.3 |
| Parks | 3.7 | 6.6 |
| Recreation | 3.6 | 4.5 |
| Walkability | 3.9 | 3.6 |
Key metrics
| Junction Area | The Beaches | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,000,000 | $1,500,000 |
| Median household income | $96,000 | $116,000 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 23.0 | 12.3 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 88.5/10 | 86.2/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 30 min | 28 min |
| Distance to downtown | 7.7 km | 7.1 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 6,189 m² | 24,717 m² |