Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (11) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Caffe Baci
Coffee Shop
Conteago
Coffee Shop
Caffe e Latte
Coffee Shop
Forget Me Not Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cocoon Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bar 700
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Country Style
Coffee Shop
Primo Expresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Country Style
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
% Arabica
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
illy cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
The Basketweave
Attraction
Yorkdale Community Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Cineplex Cinemas Yorkdale
Cinema
Tribute Communities Recital Hall
Theatre Arts
Uberhäus Nightclub & Lounge
Nightclub
York Lions Stadium
Stadium
Urban Arts
Theatre Arts
Backstage Theatre
Nightclub
York Stadium
Stadium
Prehistoria Natural History Centre
Museum
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Attraction
Posh Supperclub
Nightclub
Art Avenue Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (47) A-
Costa Verde
Fast Food
Best Istanbul
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Euro Shawarma
Fast Food
Panda Chef
Fast Food
Meat Point
Fast Food
Get & Go Burrito
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Sean's Taste
Fast Food
Mumtaz Grill Restaurant
Fast Food
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Emporio de los Sandwiches
Fast Food
Buzz Buzz Pizza
Fast Food
La Pupasa Loka
Bar
Narin Pastry
Sweets
Chef 47
Fast Food
Curva Nord Bar
Bar
Dilly Sport's Bar
Bar
The Enchanted Poutinerie
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (6) F
Wynn Fitness
Gym
Lao Community Centre
Community Centre
Ultra Fitness
Gym
Grandravine Community Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Chalkfarm Community Centre
Community Centre
Zumba Fitness
Gym
Failstaff Community Centre
Community Centre
Just Bounce
Gym
Amesbury Community Centre
Community Centre
Amesbury Sports
Community Centre
Fit4Less
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Columbus Centre
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Hard Core Fitness
Gym
The Spot
Community Centre
North York Community Centre
Community Centre
Fit4Less
Gym
Glen Long Community Centre
Community Centre
Irving W Chapley Community Centre
Community Centre
Jane Street Hub
Community Centre
Lawrence Heights Community Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Driftwood Community Centre
Community Centre
York West Active Living Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (16) A+
Metro
Grocery Store
Sweet Life Pastry
Bakery
Btrust Supermarket
Grocery Store
Santo Fine Meats & Deli
Butcher
Long Fa Supermarket
Grocery Store
Forever Living Products
Health Food
Santo Fine Meat & Deli
Grocery Store
La Rosa Chilena
Bakery
Win Farm Supermarket
Grocery Store
African King Meat Shop
Butcher
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Rustic Bakery
Bakery
La Stella Bakery
Bakery
St. Pio Bakery
Bakery
No Frills
Grocery Store
Food Basics
Grocery Store
Columbus Bakery
Bakery
No Frills
Grocery Store
Sisi Meats
Butcher
Danforth Food Mart
Grocery Store
Blue Sky Supermarket
Grocery Store
Juan Meat Market
Butcher
El Gaucho
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
The Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Parks (71) A+
Downsview Dells Park
Park
Stanley Greene Park
Park
Dubary Parkette
Park
Downsview Memorial Parkette
Park
Downsview Park
Park
Benjamin Boake Greenbelt
Park
Brookwell Park
Park
Giltspur Park
Park
Belmar Park
Park
Anthony Road School Park
Park
Heathrow Park
Park
Ancaster Park
Park
Maple Leaf Park
Park
Avro Park
Park
Derrydowns Park
Park
Sentinel Park
Park
Queens GreenBelt Park
Park
Jane Osler Park
Park
Rustic Park
Park
Bratty Park
Park
Silvio Collela Park
Park
Yorkwoods Park
Park
Banting Park
Park
Caledonia Park
Park
Ranee Park
Park
Shops (167) A+
Vien's
Beauty
Future Telecom
Electronics
Michelle Le Nails
Beauty
Raphaels Hair Team
Hairdresser
Freedom Mobile
Electronics
Comfort Feet Orthotics & Medical Supplies
Shoes
Vic's Hardware
Home Improvement
Keele & Wilson Mr. Smoke & Variety
Convenience Store
JY Best Cut
Hairdresser
Bayanihan Express
Convenience Store
Emilian Jewellery
Fashion
Crystal Oceans Nails & Spa
Beauty
I Optical
Optician
Pet Valu
Pets
99¢ Depot
Discount Store
Rogers
Electronics
Smoke & Gifts Variety
Convenience Store
JK Hair Design
Hairdresser
Tanning
Beauty
Nail Gallery
Beauty
Hakim Optical
Optician
First Choice Haircutters
Hairdresser
BSW Beauty Supply
Beauty
Layers Cut
Hairdresser
Bob Variety Store
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Dorset Park (A+)

2. McGregor Park (A+)

3. Silverstone (A+)

4. Stonegate (A+)

5. Mount Olive (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 20.9% take public transportation in Downsview.
Public Transit Stops (140)
Stops & Stations A+
Calvington Dr at Renshaw St
Bus Stop
Calvington Dr at Renshaw St
Bus Stop
Calvington Dr at Dalraith Rd
Bus Stop
Calvington Dr at Dalraith Rd
Bus Stop
Calvington Dr at Keele St
Bus Stop
Keele St at Calvington Dr
Bus Stop
Keele St at Keepgate Dr
Bus Stop
Whitburn Crescent
Bus Stop
Whitburn Crescent
Bus Stop
Calvington Dr at Roding St
Bus Stop
Calvington Dr at Roding St
Bus Stop
Keele St at Wandle Ave
Bus Stop
Keele St at Tilbury Dr
Bus Stop
Calvington Dr at Exbury Rd
Bus Stop
Calvington Dr at Exbury Rd
Bus Stop
Keele St at Paxtonia Blvd
Bus Stop
Keele St at Victory Dr
Bus Stop
Keele St at Diana Dr
Bus Stop
Keele St at Diana Dr
Bus Stop
Keele St at Wilson Ave
Bus Stop
Agate Road
Bus Stop
Morton Shulman Avenue
Bus Stop
Calvington Dr at Lexfield Ave
Bus Stop
Keele Street
Bus Stop
Keele Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
20.9% A-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Thorncrest Village (A+)

2. Bridle Path (A+)

3. Centre Island (A-)

4. Toronto Islands (C)

5. Algonquin Island (C-)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Downsview is 106/100 - which is 5% lower than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Parma Court (A-)

2. Flemingdon Park (B+)

3. Scarborough City Centre (B)

4. Parkway Forest (B)

5. Crescent Town (B)

crime B-

Downsview crime rates are 3,343 per 100k, which is 8% higher than Ontario
Property Crime
2,485 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
858 crimes per 100k C+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Allenby (A+)

2. Armour Heights (A+)

3. Baby Point (A+)

4. Banbury (A+)

5. Bedford Park (A+)

employment B-

The median income in Downsview is $72,159 - which is 17% lower than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$72,159 D-
Unemployment Rate
4.6% B-
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Wellington Place (A+)

2. Highland Creek (A+)

3. North Riverdale (A+)

4. Markland Wood (A+)

5. Morning side Heights (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (43)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Toronto Fire Station 144
Fire Station
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Downsview Plaza Dental Office
Dentist
Wilson Dental Clinic
Dentist
Wilson Sleep Clinic
Doctor
Rexall
Pharmacy
Dr. Chin & Associates
Dentist
Wilson Compounding Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hincks-Dellcrest Centre
Clinic
Humber Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Humber River Family Health Team
Doctor
The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre
Doctor
Toronto Paramedic Services
Ambulance Station
Humber River Hospital
Hospital
Maxilla Dental
Dentist
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Humber River Dentist
Dentist
Wilson Dental
Dentist
F.S. Portugal, M.D.
Doctor
Toronto Smile Centre
Dentist
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Downsview Padiatric Urgent Care Clinic
Doctor
Diamond Dentist
Dentist
Pharmatrust
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Algonquin Island (A+)

2. Armdale (A+)

3. Banbury (A+)

4. Guildwood (A+)

5. Humberlea (A+)

housing D

Downsview home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C+
Home Affordability
N/A F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. West Rouge (A+)

2. Port Union (A+)

3. Lawrence Park (A+)

4. Highland Creek (A+)

5. Teddington Park (A+)

schools B

The Downsview graduation rate is 74% - which is 13% lower than Ontario
School Test Scores
56% D+
High School Grad. Rates
74% D-
Elementary Schools (16) A+
Blaydon Public School
Downsview Public School
St Raphael Catholic School
St Conrad Catholic School
Pierre Laporte Middle School
Hincks-Dellcrest - Sheppard School
Calico Public School
Sheppard Public School
Africentric Alternative School
Beverley Heights Middle School
St Martha Catholic School
Tumpane Public School
Highview Public School
St Jerome Catholic School
Ancaster Public School
Muki Baum - Aptus Treatment Ctr EL&SEC
St Fidelis Catholic School
Blessed Margherita of Citta di Castello Catholic School
St Norbert Catholic School
Stilecroft Public School
École élémentaire Mathieu-da-Costa
Maple Leaf Public School
St Jane Frances Catholic School
Chalkfarm Public School
Elia Middle School
High Schools (3) A+
Downsview Secondary School
Tre-Add - Rexdale
Madonna Catholic Secondary School
Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre
Yorkdale Secondary School
Chaminade College School
C W Jefferys Collegiate Institute
William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute
James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School
Dante Alighieri Academy
Westview Centennial Secondary School
St Basil-the-Great College School
Weston Collegiate Institute
Msgr Fraser College (Norfinch Campus)
John Polanyi Collegiate Institute
Emery Adult Learning Centre
Emery Collegiate Institute
Emery EdVance Secondary School
TDSB Literacy/Numeracy Sec Regular
TDSB Literacy/Numeracy Sec Summer
York Humber High School
Northview Heights Secondary School
George Harvey Collegiate Institute
School of Experiential Education
Thistletown Collegiate Institute
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Mount Pleasant West (A+)

2. Trefann Court (A+)

3. South St. James Town (A+)

4. Little Malta (A+)

5. Grange Park (A+)

ratings D-

Downsview has an overall rating of 52% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes D-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Swansea (A+)

2. Chaplin Estates (A+)

3. York Univeristy Heights (A+)

4. Alderwood (A+)

5. High Park North (A+)

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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downsview? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Downsview Dells Park
      Stanley Greene Park
      Dubary Parkette
      Downsview Memorial Parkette
      Downsview Park
      Benjamin Boake Greenbelt
      Brookwell Park
      Giltspur Park

      Entertainment

      The Basketweave
      Yorkdale Community Arts Centre
      Cineplex Cinemas Yorkdale
      Tribute Communities Recital Hall
      Uberhäus Nightclub & Lounge
      York Lions Stadium
      Urban Arts
      Backstage Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Costa Verde
      Best Istanbul
      Pizza Pizza
      Burger King
      Subway
      Euro Shawarma
      Panda Chef
      Meat Point

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downsview? Of all people who commute, 20.9% take public transportation in Downsview.
      Drive to Work
      30%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      21%

      13% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downsview? The cost of living in Downsview is 106/100 - which is 5% lower than Ontario.
      Downsview
      106

      6% more expensive than average

      Toronto
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downsview? Downsview crime rates are 3,343, which are 8% higher than Ontario
      Total Crime
      3,343 per 100k people

      21% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      21% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Downsview? The median income in Downsview is $72,159 which is 17% lower than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $72,15912% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      64%1% lower than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      29% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downsview a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Dentist
      Scarborough Health Network - Centenary Hospital
      Centre For Addiction and Mental Health - Queen Street Site
      Providence Healthcare
      Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - Bayview Campus
      Queensway Health Centre
      Toronto Western Hospital
      Mount Sinai Hospital

      Pharmacies

      City Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Pharmasave
      Omni Pharmacy
      Main Drug Mart
      Sone's Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      Danforth-Main Medical Offices
      Medical Clinic
      Santosa Collective
      bloorkids
      Nymark Medical Centre
      Regent Park Community Health Centre
      Waterfront Medical Centre
      Malvern Medical Arts

      D Housing

      What are Downsview home prices? Downsview home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      23% lower than the CDN average

      B Downsview Schools

      Does Downsview have good schools? The Downsview graduation rate is 74% - which is 13% lower than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      74%

      12% lower than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      17%

      34% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      56%

      15% lower than the CDN average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Downsview a good place to live? Downsview has an overall rating of 52% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      52%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      52%

      3 total surveys

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