The Beaches vs Yonge-Eglinton, Toronto
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Toronto neighbourhoods.
The Beaches edges out Yonge-Eglinton on overall livability (6.3/10 vs 5.3/10) among Toronto neighbourhoods. The Beaches scores higher on recreation (4.5 vs 2.3).
Livability scores
| The Beaches | Yonge-Eglinton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6.3 | 5.3 |
| Safety | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Schools | 8.9 | 9.3 |
| Transit Access | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Grocery Access | 4.3 | 2.3 |
| Parks | 6.6 | 4.5 |
| Recreation | 4.5 | 2.3 |
| Walkability | 3.6 | 2.8 |
Key metrics
| The Beaches | Yonge-Eglinton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,500,000 | $1,800,000 |
| Median household income | $116,000 | $94,000 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 12.3 | 12.7 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 84.2/10 | 86.0/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 28 min | 28 min |
| Distance to downtown | 7.1 km | 6.8 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 24,717 m² | 9,202 m² |