Leaside-Bennington vs The Beaches, Toronto
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Toronto neighbourhoods.
Leaside-Bennington edges out The Beaches on overall livability (6.5/10 vs 6.3/10) among Toronto neighbourhoods. Leaside-Bennington scores higher on recreation (5.9 vs 4.5). The Beaches scores higher on transit access (8.5 vs 7.1).
Livability scores
| Leaside-Bennington | The Beaches | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| Safety | 8.6 | 7.4 |
| Schools | 8.7 | 9.2 |
| Transit Access | 7.1 | 8.5 |
| Grocery Access | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Parks | 7.9 | 6.6 |
| Recreation | 5.9 | 4.5 |
| Walkability | 3.3 | 3.6 |
Key metrics
| Leaside-Bennington | The Beaches | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $2,000,000 | $1,500,000 |
| Median household income | $148,000 | $116,000 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 10.0 | 12.3 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 84.2/10 | 86.2/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 40 min | 28 min |
| Distance to downtown | 6.6 km | 7.1 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 46,525 m² | 24,717 m² |