Livability Score

83
/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 (7) A+
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Grinder
Coffee Shop
Fade In: Cafe
Coffee Shop
All Starz
Coffee Shop
East Toronto Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Press Books Coffee Vinyl
Coffee Shop
Cake Town Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Circus Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Juice and Java Cafe and Catering
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Small World Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Savoury Grounds Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Lazy Daisy's
Coffee Shop
Country Style
Coffee Shop
The Porch Light
Coffee Shop
Country Style
Coffee Shop
Gallery Coffee Bakery
Coffee Shop
Black Pony
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Robert Mede Gallery
Art Gallery
Shamrock Bowl & Restobar
Bowling Alley
Fox Theatre
Cinema
Cineplex Cinemas Beaches
Cinema
Danforth Bowl
Bowling Alley
The Redwood
Theatre Arts
Tchotchke House (Crazy Doll House)
Attraction
Red Sandcastle Theatre
Theatre Arts
Bell Estate
Attraction
Birchmount Stadium
Stadium
The Opera House
Theatre Arts
Toronto Chinese Archway
Attraction
The Danforth Music Hall
Theatre Arts
Old Don Jail
Museum
Todmorden Mills
Attraction
Fantasy Farm
Attraction
Riverdale Farm
Zoo
Holcim Gallery
Art Gallery
Cineplex Odeon Eglinton Town Centre Cinemas
Cinema
Ontario Science Centre
Museum
Evergreen Brick Works
Attraction
Don Valley Brick Works
Attraction
Shoppers Drug Mart OMNIMAX Theatre
Cinema
Young Centre for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Cabbagetown Community Arts Centre
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (14) A+
Ruby Tuesdays
Bar
Time Capsule Board Game Cafe
Bar
Mike’s Fish & Chips
Fast Food
Edie's Place
Bar
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Firkin on Danforth
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Captain Jack
Bar
Unicorn Cafe
Sweets
LCBO
Alcohol
The Salty Dog
Bar
A&W
Fast Food
The Stone Lion
Bar
Pizza Nova
Fast Food
6ix Pizza
Fast Food
Breakwall BBQ & Smokehouse
Bar
Carter's Ice Cream
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Pizza Nova
Fast Food
Nutty Chocolatier
Sweets
Souvlaki Hut
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Osmow's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) A+
Centre 55
Community Centre
Beaches Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Fairmount Park Community Centre
Community Centre
Main Square Community Centre
Community Centre
Terry Fox Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Bomb Fitness
Gym
FitnessWorks For Women
Gym
Balmy Beach Community Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Oaks 'n Acorns
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Secord Community Centre
Community Centre
Earl Beatty Community Centre
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Thrive Fit
Gym
Training Pad
Gym
AccessPoint Danforth
Community Centre
Applegrove Community Complex
Community Centre
East York Civic Centre
Community Centre
Oakridge Community Centre
Community Centre
Danforth Karate Academy
Gym
New Frontier Fitness
Gym
Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre
Community Centre
Riverdale Fitness Center
Gym
West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) A+
The Big Carrot
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Danforth Village
Grocery Store
Janny Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Valu-mart
Grocery Store
Moberly Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Celena's Bakery
Bakery
Foodland
Grocery Store
Royal Beef
Butcher
COBS Bread
Bakery
Carload on the Beach
Grocery Store
Fearless Meat
Butcher
Bruno’s Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Rowe Beach Market
Grocery Store
Naturally Yours
Health Food
Plank Road Market
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
Tori's Bakeshop
Bakery
Plank Road Market
Grocery Store
B.K. Natural Foods
Grocery Store
BJ Supermarket
Grocery Store
Manke Fruits And Vegetables
Grocery Store
Your Independent Grocer
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Loblaws
Grocery Store
Parks (36) A+
Love Crescent Parkette
Park
Cassels Avenue Playground
Park
Norwood Park
Park
Kildonan Park
Park
Oakcrest Parkette
Park
Stephenson Park
Park
East Toronto Athletic Field
Park
Ed McCleverty equal access playground
Playground
Merrill Bridge Road Park
Park
Bowmore Kindergarten Playground
Playground
Glen Stewart Park
Park
Bowmore Park Playground
Playground
Fairmount Park
Park
East Lynn Park
Park
Jeff Sloan Park
Park
Stanley G. Grizzle Park
Park
Coleman Park
Park
Ivan Forrest Gardens
Park
Cairns Ave Parkette
Park
Bob Acton Park
Park
Edgewood Parkette
Park
Kew Gardens
Park
Pantry Park
Park
Hillingdon - Woodrow Parkette
Park
Gledhill Park
Park
Shops (34) A+
K & S Milk Store
Convenience Store
Beach Food Mart
Convenience Store
Cycle Solutions
Bicycle
Paws’ World
Pets
Coquette Studios
Florist
Pioneer
Convenience Store
Your Convenience
Convenience Store
Yes Food Fair
Convenience Store
S Market
Convenience Store
Petro-Canada
Convenience Store
Mobilicity
Electronics
La Discount
Discount Store
City Flowers
Florist
Real Bargain
Discount Store
Plant Party
Gift Shop
ASM Wireless
Electronics
Perfume Depot & Cosmetics
Beauty
A+ Cut
Hairdresser
A to Z Discount
Discount Store
Hakim Optical
Optician
Magicuts
Hairdresser
Main Square Smoke & Gift
Convenience Store
Dollarama
Discount Store
Silly Goose Kids
Toys
Better Bulk
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, 22.6% take public transportation in Upper Beaches.
Public Transit Stops (83)
Stops & Stations A+
500 Kingston Road (Atrium at Kew Beach Retirement Residence)
Bus Stop
505 Kingston Road (Beach Arms Retirement Residence)
Bus Stop
Lee Avenue
Transit Stop
Lee Avenue
Bus Stop
Lee Avenue
Transit Stop
Lee Avenue
Bus Stop
Lee Avenue
Transit Stop
Lee Avenue
Transit Stop
Glenmount Park Road
Transit Stop
Glenmount Park Road
Transit Stop
Golfview Avenue
Transit Stop
Cassels Avenue
Bus Stop
Golfview Avenue
Transit Stop
Norwood Road
Transit Stop
Corley Road
Bus Stop
Benlamond Avenue
Bus Stop
Eastwood Road
Bus Stop
Norwood Road
Transit Stop
Main Street
Transit Stop
Main Street
Transit Stop
Lyall Avenue
Bus Stop
Kingston Road
Bus Stop
Kingston Road
Bus Stop
Swanwick Avenue
Bus Stop
Gerrard Street East
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
22.6% 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 Upper Beaches is 111/100 - which is equal to 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+

Upper Beaches crime rates are 2,644 per 100k, which is 14% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
1,965 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
679 crimes per 100k B+
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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 A+

The median income in Upper Beaches is $104,251 - which is 19% higher than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$104,251 B+
Unemployment Rate
5.7% D+
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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 (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Toothlife Studio
Dentist
Toronto Fire Station 226
Fire Station
Upper Beach Health & Wellness
Clinic
Upper Beach Health & Wellness
Doctor
Danforth-Main Medical Offices
Doctor
Peoples Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Main Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Toronto EMS Station 46
Ambulance Station
Main Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Danforth Main Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Danforth Main Medical Clinic Walk-in & Family Practice
Doctor
Simple Cures Integrative Medicine Clinic
Doctor
Beech Medical Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Appletree Medical Centre
Doctor
Woods Drugstore
Pharmacy
Toronto Fire Station 227
Fire Station
South East Toronto Family Health Team
Doctor
North Shores Dental
Dentist
Vitality Compounding Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Main Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Glen Manor Pharmacy
Clinic
Walk-in Medical Clinic
Doctor
Guardian
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 A

Upper Beaches home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
Home Price
n/a A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A D
Home Affordability
N/A C+
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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 A+

The Upper Beaches graduation rate is 90% - which is 7% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
72% B
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (7) A+
Norway Junior Public School
Beaches Alternative Junior School
Kimberley Junior Public School
Williamson Road Junior Public School
St John Catholic School
Bowmore Road Junior and Senior Public School
Gledhill Junior Public School
Balmy Beach Community School
Kew Beach Junior Public School
ÉÉC Georges-Étienne-Cartier
St Brigid Catholic School
William J McCordic School
Springboard Terry Fox House
Adam Beck Junior Public School
St Denis Catholic School
Earl Haig Public School
Secord Elementary School
Earl Beatty Junior and Senior Public School
Equinox Holistic Alternative School
Roden Public School
Blantyre Public School
D A Morrison Middle School
Duke of Connaught Junior and Senior Public School
Courcelette Public School
Crescent Town Elementary School
High Schools (2) A+
Notre Dame Catholic High School
Malvern Collegiate Institute
Monarch Park Collegiate Institute
School of Life Experience
Neil McNeil High School
St Patrick Catholic Secondary School
Turning Point - Everett/Jones
Michael Garron Hospital formerly TEGH
Michael Garron Hospital
Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School
Greenwood Secondary School
East York Alternative Secondary School
East York Collegiate Institute
Kapapamahchakwew - Wandering Spirit Scho
Subway Academy I
Riverdale Collegiate Institute
Caring and Safe Schools LC4
Springboard - Jones
Turning Point - Logan/Jones
Eastdale Collegiate Institute
Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute
SEED Alternative School
Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute
SATEC @ W A Porter Collegiate Institute
CALC Secondary School
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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 A+

Upper Beaches has an overall rating of 88% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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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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Upper Beaches, Toronto, ON Area Guide

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Upper Beaches Area Facts

  • Upper Beaches has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Upper Beaches crime rates are 9% lower than the Toronto average
  • Cost of living in Upper Beaches is 2% lower than the Toronto average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Love Crescent Parkette
      Cassels Avenue Playground
      Norwood Park
      Kildonan Park
      Oakcrest Parkette
      Stephenson Park
      East Toronto Athletic Field
      Ed McCleverty equal access playground

      Entertainment

      Robert Mede Gallery
      Shamrock Bowl & Restobar
      Fox Theatre
      Cineplex Cinemas Beaches
      Danforth Bowl
      The Redwood
      Tchotchke House (Crazy Doll House)
      Red Sandcastle Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Ruby Tuesdays
      Time Capsule Board Game Cafe
      Mike’s Fish & Chips
      Edie's Place
      Pizza Pizza
      Firkin on Danforth
      KFC
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Upper Beaches? Of all people who commute, 22.6% take public transportation in Upper Beaches.
      Drive to Work
      28%

      10% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      23%

      14% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Upper Beaches? The cost of living in Upper Beaches is 111/100 - which is equal to Ontario.
      Upper Beaches
      111

      11% 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 Upper Beaches? Upper Beaches crime rates are 2,644, which are 14% lower than Ontario
      Total Crime
      2,644 per 100k people

      37% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      37% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Upper Beaches? The median income in Upper Beaches is $104,251 which is 19% higher than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $104,25126% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      73%15% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      11% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Upper Beaches 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

      A Housing

      What are Upper Beaches home prices? Upper Beaches 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
      61%

      10% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Upper Beaches Schools

      Does Upper Beaches have good schools? The Upper Beaches graduation rate is 90% - which is 7% higher than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      45%

      81% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      72%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Upper Beaches a good place to live? Upper Beaches has an overall rating of 88% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      3 total surveys

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