Each entry below is one question turned into a map query. It names the fields it weighs and why, shows the areas that come out on top with their real measured values, and states what the data cannot tell you. The link at the end opens that exact query on the Toronto map with the weights already set, so you can change a weight, swap a field, or draw your own area and get a different answer.
None of these are the “right” query. They are starting points chosen to show which fields exist for Toronto and how combining them changes what you can honestly say.
Which Toronto areas have many residents but few bank branches?
Population against mapped bank and credit-union presence — a coverage gap index
In Toronto, the top areas are East York, Toronto—Danforth, and Oakwood Vaughan. East York leads with a score of 86.7/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈12 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈36,340 residents (total population). These areas are clusters of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Toronto—St. Paul'sin the Old Toronto districtScore 85
≈15 bank or credit unions nearby
≈36,066 residents (total population)
Beaches—East Yorkin the East York districtalso spans Clairlea-BirchmountScore 81
≈4 bank or credit unions nearby
≈36,497 residents (total population)
How this query was built
Residents scored up and mapped branches scored down, so areas with a large resident base and thin branch presence rank highest. It is a rank blend, not a residents-per-branch ratio.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Total population
higher
55%
Published total population — the local demand base.
bank or credit union competition
lower
45%
Count of mapped banks and credit unions, scored inverted.
What this can’t tell you
Credit-union and caisse networks are counted only where they are mapped, and ATMs inside shops are not counted at all, so a thin branch count is not evidence that an area has no banking access.
Try changing it
· Raise the branch weight to prioritise areas with the least presence.
· Swap banks for pharmacies or grocery stores to test another category.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Toronto based on Total population (higher ranks higher, weight 0.55) and bank or credit union competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
East York ranks #1 with a score of 86.7/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈12 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈36,340 residents (total population). Toronto—Danforth ranks #2 with a score of 85.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈6 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈36,638 residents (total population). Oakwood Vaughan ranks #3 with a score of 84.8/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈8 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈33,689 residents (total population). Toronto—St. Paul's ranks #4 with a score of 84.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈15 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈36,066 residents (total population). Beaches—East York ranks #5 with a score of 80.7/100 across 38 blocks, showing ≈4 bank or credit unions nearby and ≈36,497 residents (total population).
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Total population (2021) and bank or credit union competition. 5,562 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where does Toronto have attractions and transit but few hotels?
Landmark and transit presence against mapped accommodation — a supply gap index
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are Spadina—Fort York (Old Toronto), Weston-Pellam Park (Old Toronto), and The Beach (Old Toronto). Spadina—Fort York (Old Toronto) leads with a score of 50.4/100 across 38 blocks, showing ≈10 accommodation venues nearby, ≈22 landmarks & religion venues nearby, and ≈14 transit stops. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Spadina—Fort Yorkin the Old Toronto districtalso spans Old TorontoScore 50
≈10 accommodation venues nearby
≈22 landmarks & religion venues nearby
≈14 transit stops
Weston-Pellam Parkin the Old Toronto districtalso spans YorkScore 47
≈0 accommodation venues nearby
≈13 landmarks & religion venues nearby
≈0 transit stops
The Beachin the Old Toronto districtalso spans Beaches—East YorkScore 47
Landmarks and transit stops scored up, mapped accommodation scored down, so visitor-facing locations with thin hotel presence rank highest.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
landmarks and religion
higher
40%
Rollup count of mapped landmarks and religious sites — the visitor draw.
transit stop count
higher
25%
Count of mapped transit stops — how easily visitors arrive.
accommodation competition
lower
35%
Rollup count of mapped accommodation, scored inverted so thin supply ranks higher.
What this can’t tell you
Accommodation records do not include most short-let apartments, and Quebec licenses those separately, so a low count is not a low bed count. Nothing here reflects zoning or licensing.
Try changing it
· Raise the accommodation weight to prioritise the thinnest supply.
· Drop the transit term to rank on attraction density alone.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on landmarks and religion (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4), transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25), and accommodation competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.35). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Spadina—Fort York (Old Toronto) ranks #1 with a score of 50.4/100 across 38 blocks, featuring ≈10 accommodation venues nearby, ≈22 landmarks & religion venues nearby, and ≈14 transit stops. It spans Old Toronto. Weston-Pellam Park (Old Toronto) ranks #2 with a score of 46.8/100 across 38 blocks, featuring ≈0 accommodation venues nearby, ≈13 landmarks & religion venues nearby, and ≈0 transit stops. The Beach (Old Toronto) ranks #3 with a score of 46.7/100 across 38 blocks, featuring ≈0 accommodation venues nearby, ≈12 landmarks & religion venues nearby, and ≈0 transit stops. Scarborough ranks #4 with a score of 41.6/100 across 42 blocks, featuring ≈0 accommodation venues nearby, ≈8 landmarks & religion venues nearby, and ≈2 transit stops. Old Toronto ranks #5 with a score of 47/100 across 37 blocks, featuring ≈1 accommodation venue nearby, ≈18 landmarks & religion venues nearby, and ≈1 transit stop.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: landmarks and religion, transit stop count and accommodation competition. 5,557 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do Toronto's highest low-income rates meet the thinnest grocery presence?
The LIM-AT low-income rate against mapped grocery stores — a coverage gap index
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are Willowdale, Humber River—Black Creek, and York. Willowdale leads with a score of 92.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 grocery stores nearby and 17% prevalence of low income (LIM-AT) (%). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The published low-income rate scored up and mapped grocery presence scored down. It ranks areas where a low-income profile and thin mapped food retail coincide.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Prevalence of low income (LIM-AT) (%)
higher
55%
Published prevalence of low income on the after-tax low-income measure.
grocery store competition
lower
45%
Count of mapped grocery stores, scored inverted so thin presence ranks higher.
What this can’t tell you
Mapped grocery records miss markets, dépanneurs tagged as convenience stores and delivery entirely, so a thin count is not evidence that residents cannot buy food locally. This is a mapped-presence gap, nothing stronger.
Try changing it
· Widen the supply term to all retail to see whether the gap is grocery-specific.
· Add walkable street length to see how reachable the existing shops are.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on the prevalence of low income (LIM-AT) (%) (higher ranks higher, weight 0.55) and grocery store competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.Willowdale ranks #1 with a score of 92.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0 grocery stores nearby and 17% prevalence of low income (LIM-AT) (%). Humber River—Black Creek ranks #2 with a score of 90.4/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈5 grocery stores nearby and 20% prevalence of low income (LIM-AT) (%). York ranks #3 with a score of 86.6/100 across 38 blocks, showing ≈8 grocery stores nearby and 16% prevalence of low income (LIM-AT) (%). Scarborough ranks #4 with a score of 87.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈4 grocery stores nearby and 22% prevalence of low income (LIM-AT) (%). Newtonbrook ranks #5 with a score of 85.8/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1 grocery store nearby and 14% prevalence of low income (LIM-AT) (%).Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Prevalence of low income (LIM-AT) (%) (2021) and grocery store competition. 5,362 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which parts of Toronto have the fewest burger restaurants for their population?
burger restaurant demand-and-competition index — resident counts and walkable streets against existing burger presence
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are East York, York, and Beaconsfield. East York leads with a score of 89.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈3 Burger restaurants nearby, ≈0.11 km of walkable streets, and ≈33,104 residents. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
High Park Northin the Old Toronto districtScore 87
≈1 Burger restaurant nearby
≈0.09 km of walkable streets
≈33,551 residents (total population)
How this query was built
Resident counts and walkable street length on the demand side, mapped restaurants of this cuisine on the supply side, scored inverted. The result ranks areas where demand signals are strong relative to how many of this cuisine are already mapped there.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
burger restaurant competition
lower
45%
Count of mapped burger restaurants already trading in the area.
pedestrian length m
higher
25%
Metres of walkable street — a proxy for passing footfall.
Total population
higher
30%
Published resident count — the local demand base.
What this can’t tell you
Cuisine tags come from mapped place records, which are incomplete and sometimes coarse — a restaurant serving this cuisine but tagged differently will not be counted. It says nothing about quality, price or whether local demand for this cuisine actually exists.
Try changing it
· Widen the competition term to all eating and drinking venues to see total restaurant density instead.
· Swap the demand pillar for a specific age band or household type.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
The same query, retargeted
Which parts of Toronto have the fewest French restaurants for their population?
Top areas: East York (south-east), East York (south-east 2) and Toronto Centre — ≈0 French restaurants nearby.
Same fields and weights, only the category swapped — adjust any of them on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on burger restaurant competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45), pedestrian length in meters (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25), and total population (higher ranks higher, weight 0.3). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
East York ranks #1 with a score of 89.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈3 Burger restaurants nearby, ≈0.11 km of walkable streets, and ≈33,104 residents. York ranks #2 with a score of 89.1/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1 Burger restaurant nearby, ≈0.09 km of walkable streets, and ≈34,454 residents. Beaconsfield ranks #3 with a score of 88.8/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1 Burger restaurant nearby, ≈0.1 km of walkable streets, and ≈36,228 residents. Junction Triangle ranks #4 with a score of 87.1/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈3 Burger restaurants nearby, ≈0.09 km of walkable streets, and ≈38,171 residents. High Park North ranks #5 with a score of 86.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1 Burger restaurant nearby, ≈0.09 km of walkable streets, and ≈33,551 residents.
Fields scored: burger restaurant competition, pedestrian length m and Total population (2021). 5,559 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
pharmacy demand-and-competition index — resident counts and walkable streets against existing pharmacy presence
In Toronto, Edenbridge-Humber Valley, University—Rosedale, and Agincourt North are the highest-ranking areas. Edenbridge-Humber Valley leads with a score of 83.8/100 across 38 blocks, showing ≈2 pharmacies nearby, ≈0.06 km of walkable streets, and 29% share aged 65 and over. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Edenbridge-Humber Valleyin the Etobicoke districtalso spans EtobicokeScore 84
Agincourt Northin the Scarborough districtScore 85
≈2 pharmacies nearby
≈0.09 km of walkable streets
23% share aged 65 and over
Don Valley North (north)in the North York districtalso spans Don Valley NorthScore 83
≈1 pharmacy nearby
≈0.07 km of walkable streets
26% share aged 65 and over
Don Valley North (north 2)in the North York districtalso spans Don Valley NorthScore 83
≈4 pharmacies nearby
≈0.06 km of walkable streets
31% share aged 65 and over
How this query was built
Three signals: how many people are around, how walkable the streets are, and how many of this business type are already mapped there. The last is scored inverted, so an area ranks high when demand signals are strong and existing presence is thin.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
pharmacy competition
lower
45%
Count of mapped pharmacies already in the area.
pedestrian length m
higher
25%
Metres of walkable street — a proxy for how much passing footfall a frontage can see.
Share aged 65 and over
higher
30%
Published resident count — the local demand base.
What this can’t tell you
This is a shortlist, not a site recommendation. It has no rent, no footfall, no unit availability, no licensing and no catchment modelling, and a thin mapped presence is not proof that an area is unserved.
Try changing it
· Raise the competition weight to prioritise areas with the least existing presence.
· Swap the demand pillar for the age band or household type your customers actually fall into.
· Draw your own catchment on the map to score just that area.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
The same query, retargeted
Where should you open a new gym in Toronto?
Top areas: York, East York and South Riverdale — ≈2 gyms nearby.
Same fields and weights, only the category swapped — adjust any of them on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto on pharmacy competition (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45), pedestrian length m (higher ranks higher, weight 0.25), and Share aged 65 and over (higher ranks higher, weight 0.3). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Edenbridge-Humber Valley ranks #1 with a score of 83.8/100 across 38 blocks, with ≈2 pharmacies nearby, ≈0.06 km of walkable streets, and 29% share aged 65 and over. University—Rosedale ranks #2 with a score of 83.4/100 across 38 blocks, with ≈5 pharmacies nearby, ≈0.09 km of walkable streets, and 26% share aged 65 and over. Agincourt North ranks #3 with a score of 84.9/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈2 pharmacies nearby, ≈0.09 km of walkable streets, and 23% share aged 65 and over. Don Valley North (north) ranks #4 with a score of 83.3/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈1 pharmacy nearby, ≈0.07 km of walkable streets, and 26% share aged 65 and over. Don Valley North (north 2) ranks #5 with a score of 82.5/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈4 pharmacies nearby, ≈0.06 km of walkable streets, and 31% share aged 65 and over.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: pharmacy competition, pedestrian length m and Share aged 65 and over (2021). “Share aged 65 and over” is computed by this pipeline from published components rather than published directly. 5,559 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where is household income high in Toronto but mapped retail thin?
Median household income against mapped retail presence — an overlap index
In Toronto, the top-ranking areas are Bridle Path–Sunnybrook–York Mills, Lawrence Park South, and Etobicoke (west). Bridle Path–Sunnybrook–York Mills leads with a score of 97/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1 retail & shopping venue nearby and a median income of 207,060. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks.
Bridle Path–Sunnybrook–York Millsin the North York districtScore 97
≈1 retail & shopping venue nearby
median income: 207,060
Lawrence Park Southin the North York districtalso spans Bridle Path–Sunnybrook–York MillsScore 94
≈11 retail & shopping venues nearby
median income: 231,073
Etobicoke (west)in the Etobicoke districtalso spans EtobicokeScore 96
≈4 retail & shopping venues nearby
median income: 206,033
Rosedale-Moore Parkin the Old Toronto districtScore 94
≈11 retail & shopping venues nearby
median income: 248,129
Etobicoke (south-west)in the Etobicoke districtalso spans EtobicokeScore 91
≈21 retail & shopping venues nearby
median income: 193,620
How this query was built
Median household income scored up and retail venue count scored down. Canada measures income directly, so this index does not rest on a housing-cost stand-in.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Median total household income in 2020 (CAD)
higher
55%
Published median total household income for 2020.
retail competition
lower
45%
Rollup count of mapped retail venues, scored inverted.
What this can’t tell you
Income is a household measure for 2020 and is suppressed in some Dissemination Areas; retail is a count of mapped shops. Neither says anything about spending, footfall, rents or unit availability.
Try changing it
· Raise the retail weight to prioritise the thinnest-retail areas.
· Swap total retail for a single category to test one trade.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on Median total household income in 2020 (CAD), weighted at 0.55, and retail competition, weighted at 0.45. The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Bridle Path–Sunnybrook–York Mills ranks #1 with a score of 97/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1 retail & shopping venue nearby and a median income of 207,060. Lawrence Park South ranks #2 with a score of 93.7/100 across 38 blocks, showing ≈11 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 231,073. Etobicoke (west) ranks #3 with a score of 95.8/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈4 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 206,033. Rosedale-Moore Park ranks #4 with a score of 94.1/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈11 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 248,129. Etobicoke (south-west) ranks #5 with a score of 91.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈21 retail & shopping venues nearby and a median income of 193,620.
Fields scored: Median total household income in 2020 (CAD) (2021) and retail competition. 5,362 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Prevalence of low income (LIM-AT) — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, areas with the highest rankings include Old Toronto, Willowdale, and Humber River—Black Creek. Old Toronto ranks highest with a score of 95.7/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows 24% prevalence of low income (LIM-AT) (%). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The Low-income measure, after tax, counts people in households below half the national median after-tax income adjusted for household size. It is the standard Canadian low-income indicator and it is published per Dissemination Area.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Prevalence of low income (LIM-AT) (%)
higher
100%
Published prevalence of low income on the after-tax low-income measure.
What this can’t tell you
LIM is a relative measure — it moves with the national median — so it marks a position in the distribution rather than material hardship. It is suppressed in DAs with too few respondents, so absence of a value is not a low rate.
Try changing it
· Compare with the LICO-AT rate, which uses a different low-income definition.
· Add households with income under $25,000 for a count rather than a rate.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Toronto based on the Prevalence of low income (LIM-AT) (%) (higher ranks indicate higher prevalence, with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Old Toronto ranks #1 with a score of 95.7/100 across 37 blocks, showing 24% prevalence of low income (LIM-AT) (%). Willowdale ranks #2 with a score of 91.7/100 across 37 blocks, showing 20% prevalence of low income (LIM-AT) (%). Humber River—Black Creek ranks #3 with a score of 89.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing 19% prevalence of low income (LIM-AT) (%). Kensington-Chinatown ranks #4 with a score of 81.9/100 across 40 blocks, showing 16% prevalence of low income (LIM-AT) (%). York ranks #5 with a score of 84.3/100 across 38 blocks, showing 17% prevalence of low income (LIM-AT) (%).
Fields scored: Prevalence of low income (LIM-AT) (%) (2021). 5,362 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where is median after-tax household income highest in Toronto?
Median after-tax household income in 2020 — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are Bridle Path–Sunnybrook–York Mills, Edenbridge-Humber Valley, and University—Rosedale. Bridle Path–Sunnybrook–York Mills leads with a score of 96.9/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows median income: 171,788. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Bridle Path–Sunnybrook–York Millsin the North York districtScore 97
median income: 171,788
Edenbridge-Humber Valleyin the Etobicoke districtScore 96
Lawrence Park Southin the North York districtScore 94
median income: 171,504
Eglinton—Lawrencein the North York districtScore 94
median income: 152,053
How this query was built
After-tax income is what households actually have to spend, and StatCan publishes it alongside total income. In Quebec, where income tax rates differ from the rest of Canada, the two figures diverge more than elsewhere.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Median after-tax household income in 2020 (CAD)
higher
100%
Published median after-tax household income for 2020, in Canadian dollars.
What this can’t tell you
It nets out income tax but not housing costs, childcare or debt service, so it is not disposable spending power. The same 2020 reference year and DA suppression apply.
Try changing it
· Compare with median total income to see where taxes bite hardest.
· Add households with income over $100,000.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto on Median after-tax household income in 2020 (CAD) (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Bridle Path–Sunnybrook–York Mills ranks #1 with a score of 96.9/100 across 37 blocks: median income: 171,788. Edenbridge-Humber Valley ranks #2 with a score of 95.6/100 across 37 blocks: median income: 158,857. University—Rosedale ranks #3 with a score of 94.8/100 across 37 blocks: median income: 180,939. Lawrence Park South ranks #4 with a score of 94.2/100 across 37 blocks: median income: 171,504. Eglinton—Lawrence ranks #5 with a score of 93.5/100 across 37 blocks: median income: 152,053.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Median after-tax household income in 2020 (CAD) (2021). 5,362 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where is median household income highest in Toronto?
Median total household income in 2020 — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the areas with the highest scores are Bridle Path–Sunnybrook–York Mills, Rosedale-Moore Park, and Etobicoke. Bridle Path–Sunnybrook–York Mills leads with a score of 97.1/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows a median income of 226,260. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Bridle Path–Sunnybrook–York Millsin the North York districtScore 97
median income: 226,260
Rosedale-Moore Parkin the Old Toronto districtScore 96
Lawrence Park Southin the North York districtScore 95
median income: 229,751
Eglinton—Lawrencein the North York districtScore 94
median income: 194,866
How this query was built
Canada publishes household income directly from tax records linked to the census, so this page reports a measured field rather than a housing-cost stand-in. The figure is total income for the 2020 calendar year.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Median total household income in 2020 (CAD)
higher
100%
Published median total household income for 2020, in Canadian dollars.
What this can’t tell you
It is a household figure, not a salary, and it covers 2020 — a year of large pandemic benefit payments that lifted low household incomes across the country. Income is suppressed in Dissemination Areas with too few respondents, so some areas carry no value at all.
Try changing it
· Switch to median after-tax income, which nets out taxes and transfers differently.
· Add the low-income rate to read the bottom of the distribution.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on Median total household income in 2020 (CAD), with higher ranks indicating higher income (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Bridle Path–Sunnybrook–York Mills ranks #1 with a score of 97.1/100 across 37 blocks, showing a median income of 226,260. Rosedale-Moore Park ranks #2 with a score of 95.9/100 across 37 blocks, showing a median income of 248,129. Etobicoke ranks #3 with a score of 95.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing a median income of 206,033. Lawrence Park South ranks #4 with a score of 94.9/100 across 37 blocks, showing a median income of 229,751. Eglinton—Lawrence ranks #5 with a score of 93.7/100 across 37 blocks, showing a median income of 194,866.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Median total household income in 2020 (CAD) (2021). 5,362 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where is the unemployment rate highest in Toronto?
Unemployment rate, residents aged 15 and over — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the areas with the highest unemployment rates are Scarborough (north-east), Black Creek, and Scarborough (north-east 2). Scarborough (north-east) leads with a score of 86.4/100 across 38 blocks, where the data shows a 20% unemployment rate. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Scarborough (north-east)in the Scarborough districtalso spans Scarborough, Agincourt SouthScore 86
Scarborough (east)in the Scarborough districtalso spans ScarboroughScore 83
18% unemployment rate
How this query was built
Computed from the published labour-force classes: unemployed as a share of the labour force. The components are published per Dissemination Area, so the rate is exact rather than modelled.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Unemployment rate
higher
100%
Unemployed as a share of the labour force, from the published labour-force classes.
What this can’t tell you
The May 2021 reference week sits inside pandemic restrictions, so these rates are not typical of the years around them. The rate excludes people not in the labour force, which is a separate published class.
Try changing it
· Add the low-income rate as an overlap.
· Compare with management occupations for the other end of the labour market.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on its unemployment rate, with higher rates receiving higher ranks (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Scarborough (north-east) ranks #1 with a score of 86.4/100 across 38 blocks, showing a 20% unemployment rate. Black Creek ranks #2 with a score of 87.4/100 across 37 blocks, also showing a 20% unemployment rate. Scarborough (north-east 2) ranks #3 with a score of 82.8/100 across 39 blocks, showing a 19% unemployment rate. York ranks #4 with a score of 80/100 across 40 blocks, showing an 18% unemployment rate. Scarborough (east) ranks #5 with a score of 83.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing an 18% unemployment rate.
Fields scored: Unemployment rate (2021). “Unemployment rate” is computed by this pipeline from published components rather than published directly. 5,272 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which parts of Toronto combine households over $100,000 with households under $25,000?
The top household-income band blended with the bottom five — a mixed-income overlap index (Census 2021)
In Toronto, the areas with the highest scores are University—Rosedale (Old Toronto), Harbourfront-CityPlace, and Davenport. University—Rosedale (Old Toronto) has the highest score of 96.2/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈15,238 residents ($100,000 and over) and ≈9,855 households with 2020 income under $25,000. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 96
Bay Street Corridorin the Old Toronto districtScore 86
≈12,013 residents ($100,000 and over)
≈5,668 households with 2020 income under $25,000
How this query was built
The two ends of the published household-income distribution ranked together. Areas scoring high hold substantial numbers of both, which is what "mixed-income" actually means and what a median cannot show.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
$100,000 and over
higher
50%
Households with total 2020 income of $100,000 or more — the top published band.
households with 2020 income under $25,000
higher
50%
The five lowest published household-income bands summed.
What this can’t tell you
It ranks two counts rather than measuring dispersion, and it cannot say whether the two groups live on the same street or in adjacent blocks. Income refers to 2020, a year of large pandemic transfers.
Try changing it
· Split it back into the two bands to see which drives an area.
· Add the LIM-AT low-income rate, which adjusts for household size.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on residents with $100,000 and over (higher ranks higher, weight 0.5) and households with 2020 income under $25,000 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.5). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
University—Rosedale (Old Toronto) ranks #1 with a score of 96.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈15,238 residents ($100,000 and over) and ≈9,855 households with 2020 income under $25,000. Harbourfront-CityPlace ranks #2 with a score of 93.4/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈19,799 residents ($100,000 and over) and ≈5,922 households with 2020 income under $25,000. Davenport ranks #3 with a score of 89.9/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈9,440 residents ($100,000 and over) and ≈3,471 households with 2020 income under $25,000. Old Toronto ranks #4 with a score of 87/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈7,523 residents ($100,000 and over) and ≈1,500 households with 2020 income under $25,000. Bay Street Corridor (Old Toronto) ranks #5 with a score of 86.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈12,013 residents ($100,000 and over) and ≈5,668 households with 2020 income under $25,000.
Fields scored: $100,000 and over (2021) and households with 2020 income under $25,000. 5,473 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents with a bachelor's degree or higher live in Toronto?
Highest certificate, diploma or degree: bachelor's or above, residents aged 15 and over — Census 2021
The highest-ranking areas are University—Rosedale, Downtown (south), and Mount Pleasant West. University—Rosedale leads with a score of 96.8/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈43,531 residents (bachelor's degree or higher). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 97
≈43,531 residents (bachelor's degree or higher)
Downtown (south)in the Harbourfront-CityPlace districtalso spans DowntownScore 94
≈47,839 residents (bachelor's degree or higher)
Mount Pleasant Westin the Old Toronto districtScore 92
Educational attainment is published per Dissemination Area for residents aged 15 and over, and the bachelor's-or-above class is counted directly — a measured attainment field rather than an income or occupation stand-in.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Bachelor's degree or higher
higher
100%
Residents aged 15+ whose highest credential is a bachelor's degree or above.
What this can’t tell you
It records the highest credential held, not the field, the institution or whether it is recognised in Canada — a significant caveat in cities with large recent-immigrant populations. Its base is residents aged 15 and over.
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· Compare with residents holding no certificate, diploma or degree.
· Add management occupations to see where attainment and occupation coincide.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto on Bachelor's degree or higher (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
University—Rosedale ranks #1 with a score of 96.8/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈43,531 residents (bachelor's degree or higher). Downtown (south) ranks #2 with a score of 93.7/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈47,839 residents (bachelor's degree or higher). Mount Pleasant West ranks #3 with a score of 92.4/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈32,855 residents (bachelor's degree or higher). Davenport ranks #4 with a score of 91.5/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈17,378 residents (bachelor's degree or higher). Downtown (south-west) ranks #5 with a score of 90.2/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈23,853 residents (bachelor's degree or higher).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Bachelor's degree or higher (2021). 5,477 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do households with incomes over $100,000 live in Toronto?
Households in the $100,000-and-over income group, 2020 — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the top-ranking areas are Old Toronto (south), Harbourfront-CityPlace, and Mount Pleasant West. Old Toronto (south) leads with a score of 95.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing approximately 14,342 residents ($100,000 and over). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Old Toronto (south)in the Old Toronto districtalso spans Old TorontoScore 96
Old Toronto (south-west)in the Old Toronto districtalso spans DowntownScore 90
≈7,523 residents ($100,000 and over)
How this query was built
The top published household-income band, counted directly. A count is a different signal from a median: a district can have a modest median and still hold a large number of high-income households.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
$100,000 and over
higher
100%
Households with total 2020 income of $100,000 or more — the top published income band.
What this can’t tell you
The band is open-ended at the top, so it does not distinguish $110,000 from $1.1 million. Income refers to 2020 and counts are randomly rounded to base 5.
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· Compare with the median household income for the ranking rather than the count.
· Add households with income under $25,000 to see mixed-income districts.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on residents ($100,000 and over), with higher ranks indicating more residents in this category (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Old Toronto (south) ranks #1 with a score of 95.5/100 across 37 blocks, representing approximately 14,342 residents ($100,000 and over). Harbourfront-CityPlace ranks #2 with a score of 92.8/100 across 37 blocks, showing approximately 19,799 residents ($100,000 and over). Mount Pleasant West ranks #3 with a score of 91.2/100 across 37 blocks, with approximately 12,480 residents ($100,000 and over). Davenport ranks #4 with a score of 90.4/100 across 37 blocks, showing approximately 9,440 residents ($100,000 and over). Old Toronto (south-west) ranks #5 with a score of 89.6/100 across 37 blocks, representing approximately 7,523 residents ($100,000 and over).
Fields scored: $100,000 and over (2021). 5,473 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do households with incomes under $25,000 live in Toronto?
The five lowest published household-income bands summed, 2020 — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are University—Rosedale, Downtown (south), and South Parkdale. University—Rosedale leads with a score of 97.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈12,829 households with 2020 income under $25,000. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 98
≈12,829 households with 2020 income under $25,000
Downtown (south)in the Old Toronto districtalso spans DowntownScore 94
≈5,679 households with 2020 income under $25,000
South Parkdalein the Parkdale—High Park districtScore 89
The bottom five published income bands summed into one count of households under $25,000 of total 2020 income. Summing published bands keeps the number tied to the source table rather than to a modelled threshold.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
households with 2020 income under $25,000
higher
100%
The five lowest published household-income bands summed.
What this can’t tell you
Household income is not adjusted for household size here, so a single-person household and a family of four sit in the same band. 2020 pandemic benefits raised many low incomes above their usual level.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto on households with 2020 income under $25,000 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.University—Rosedale ranks #1 with a score of 97.6/100 across 37 blocks: ≈12,829 households with 2020 income under $25,000. Downtown (south) ranks #2 with a score of 94.2/100 across 37 blocks: ≈5,679 households with 2020 income under $25,000. South Parkdale ranks #3 with a score of 89.4/100 across 37 blocks: ≈3,471 households with 2020 income under $25,000. Downtown (south-west) ranks #4 with a score of 87.9/100 across 37 blocks: ≈3,809 households with 2020 income under $25,000. Davenport ranks #5 with a score of 85.3/100 across 37 blocks: ≈2,232 households with 2020 income under $25,000. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: households with 2020 income under $25,000. 5,469 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents in management occupations live in Toronto?
NOC 2021 legislative and senior management occupations — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the areas with the highest scores for Legislative and senior management occupations are Downtown (south), Toronto—St. Paul's, and Eglinton—Lawrence. Downtown (south) leads with a score of 95.9/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈1,164 residents in these occupations. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
≈602 residents (legislative and senior management occupations)
How this query was built
Occupation is published per Dissemination Area under the 2021 National Occupational Classification, and this is its management category — counted for residents in the labour force aged 15 and over.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Legislative and senior management occupations
higher
100%
Residents in legislative and senior management occupations — a published NOC 2021 class.
What this can’t tell you
Occupation is not earnings, and residents are counted where they live, not where they work. The base is the labour force, not the whole population.
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This analysis ranks every block in Toronto based on Legislative and senior management occupations, with a weight of 0.9. The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Downtown (south) ranks #1 with a score of 95.9/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,164 residents in legislative and senior management occupations. Toronto—St. Paul's ranks #2 with a score of 93.9/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈808 residents in these occupations. Eglinton—Lawrence ranks #3 with a score of 93.2/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈719 residents. Downtown (south 2) ranks #4 with a score of 92.7/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,323 residents. Beaches—East York ranks #5 with a score of 88.7/100 across 38 blocks, with ≈602 residents.
Fields scored: Legislative and senior management occupations (2021). 5,472 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents with no certificate, diploma or degree live in Toronto?
No certificate, diploma or degree, residents aged 15 and over — Census 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are Keelesdale, Davenport, and Humber River—Black Creek. Keelesdale leads with a score of 91.9/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈7,865 residents with no certificate, diploma, or degree. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
≈5,377 residents (no certificate, diploma or degree)
How this query was built
The bottom class of the published attainment table, counted on its own.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
No certificate, diploma or degree
higher
100%
Residents aged 15+ holding no certificate, diploma or degree — a published class.
What this can’t tell you
The base is residents aged 15 and over, so it includes secondary-school students who have not yet graduated. No credential is not a measure of skill or literacy.
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· Compare with bachelor's degree or higher.
· Add the low-income rate as an overlap.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on the number of residents with no certificate, diploma, or degree, giving higher ranks to areas with more such residents (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Keelesdale ranks #1 with a score of 91.9/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈7,865 residents with no certificate, diploma, or degree. Davenport ranks #2 with a score of 90.1/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈6,731 residents with no certificate, diploma, or degree. Humber River—Black Creek ranks #3 with a score of 88/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈7,387 residents with no certificate, diploma, or degree. South Parkdale ranks #4 with a score of 87.8/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈6,880 residents with no certificate, diploma, or degree. Scarborough ranks #5 with a score of 83.2/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈5,377 residents with no certificate, diploma, or degree.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: No certificate, diploma or degree (2021). 5,476 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do Toronto's degree holders and restaurant density overlap?
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher blended with mapped restaurants — an overlap index
In Toronto, the areas with the highest scores are University—Rosedale (Old Toronto), Downtown (south) (Old Toronto), and Davenport (Little Portugal). University—Rosedale (Old Toronto) has a score of 94.3/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈44,151 residents (bachelor's degree or higher) and ≈489 all restaurants venues nearby.
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 94
≈44,151 residents (bachelor's degree or higher)
≈489 all restaurants venues nearby
Downtown (south)in the Old Toronto districtalso spans DowntownScore 89
Downtown (south-west)in the Old Toronto districtalso spans DowntownScore 73
≈19,853 residents (bachelor's degree or higher)
≈245 all restaurants venues nearby
Toronto—St. Paul'sin the Old Toronto districtScore 69
≈32,855 residents (bachelor's degree or higher)
≈120 all restaurants venues nearby
How this query was built
Residents holding a bachelor's degree or above alongside mapped restaurant count. Attainment is a measured census field, so the demand side here does not depend on the income table, which is suppressed in some areas.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Bachelor's degree or higher
higher
55%
Residents aged 15+ whose highest credential is a bachelor's degree or above.
restaurant
higher
45%
Rollup count of mapped restaurants.
What this can’t tell you
Attainment is not earnings or spending, restaurant records carry no price band or cover count, and residents are not the only customers.
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· Invert the restaurant term to find the same profile with thinner supply.
· Swap attainment for median household income.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on the presence of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher (weighted 0.55) and the number of restaurant venues (weighted 0.45). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
University—Rosedale (Old Toronto) ranks #1 with a score of 94.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈44,151 residents (bachelor's degree or higher) and ≈489 all restaurants venues nearby. Downtown (south) (Old Toronto) ranks #2 with a score of 89.2/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈48,272 residents (bachelor's degree or higher) and ≈382 all restaurants venues nearby. Davenport (Little Portugal) ranks #3 with a score of 75.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈16,533 residents (bachelor's degree or higher) and ≈167 all restaurants venues nearby.
Downtown (south-west) (Old Toronto) ranks #4 with a score of 72.9/100 across 38 blocks, with ≈19,853 residents (bachelor's degree or higher) and ≈245 all restaurants venues nearby. Toronto—St. Paul's (Old Toronto) ranks #5 with a score of 69/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈32,855 residents (bachelor's degree or higher) and ≈120 all restaurants venues nearby. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Bachelor's degree or higher (2021) and restaurant. 5,477 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do Toronto's older residents and pharmacies overlap?
The 65-and-over share blended with mapped pharmacies — an overlap index
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are Toronto—St. Paul's, Scarborough (north-east), and Bayview Woods – Steeles. Toronto—St. Paul's leads with a score of 59.4/100 across 38 blocks, where the data shows 28% share aged 65 and over and ≈15 pharmacies nearby. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Toronto—St. Paul'sin the Old Toronto districtalso spans DowntownScore 59
28% share aged 65 and over
≈15 pharmacies nearby
Scarborough (north-east)in the Scarborough districtalso spans ScarboroughScore 59
43% share aged 65 and over
≈12 pharmacies nearby
Bayview Woods – Steelesin the North York districtScore 57
Scarborough (north-east 2)in the Scarborough districtalso spans ScarboroughScore 55
23% share aged 65 and over
≈18 pharmacies nearby
How this query was built
The published senior share alongside mapped pharmacy count. Ranking both up shows where an older resident base and existing pharmacy presence coincide; inverting the pharmacy term turns the same recipe into a coverage question.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Share aged 65 and over
higher
60%
Share of residents aged 65 and over, computed from the published age bands.
pharmacy
higher
40%
Count of mapped pharmacies in the area.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about health, prescriptions or care needs, and a pharmacy record carries no size or opening hours.
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· Invert the pharmacy term to find older areas with the thinnest presence.
· Switch the age term to the 85-and-over band.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on the share aged 65 and over (weighted 0.6) and the number of pharmacies (weighted 0.4). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Toronto—St. Paul's ranks #1 with a score of 59.4/100 across 38 blocks, showing 28% share aged 65 and over and ≈15 pharmacies nearby. Scarborough (north-east) ranks #2 with a score of 58.7/100 across 38 blocks, showing 43% share aged 65 and over and ≈12 pharmacies nearby. Bayview Woods – Steeles ranks #3 with a score of 57.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing 31% share aged 65 and over and ≈4 pharmacies nearby. North York ranks #4 with a score of 57.9/100 across 36 blocks, showing 28% share aged 65 and over and ≈8 pharmacies nearby. Scarborough (north-east 2) ranks #5 with a score of 54.7/100 across 38 blocks, showing 23% share aged 65 and over and ≈18 pharmacies nearby.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Share aged 65 and over (2021) and pharmacy. “Share aged 65 and over” is computed by this pipeline from published components rather than published directly. 5,173 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents in health occupations live in Toronto?
NOC 2021 health occupations — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, areas with the highest concentration of health occupations include University—Rosedale, Downtown, and Mount Pleasant West. University—Rosedale leads with a score of 96/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈4,945 residents in health occupations. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 96
≈4,945 residents (health occupations)
Downtownin the Harbourfront-CityPlace districtScore 88
≈3,072 residents (health occupations)
Mount Pleasant Westin the Old Toronto districtScore 88
Englemount-Lawrencein the North York districtScore 82
≈1,455 residents (health occupations)
How this query was built
A published NOC 2021 occupational class, counted directly. Health workers are a distinct residential population and a distinct recruitment catchment, and Canada is one of the few countries publishing occupation at neighbourhood level.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Health occupations
higher
100%
Residents in health occupations — a published NOC 2021 class.
What this can’t tell you
It counts where health workers live, not where they work, and it says nothing about seniority, hours or licensure.
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· Add health and medical venues to compare where they live with where care is delivered.
· Compare with education, law and social service occupations.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on Health occupations, with higher ranks indicating a greater presence (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped to form the areas listed below.
University—Rosedale ranks #1 with a score of 96/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈4,945 residents in health occupations. Downtown ranks #2 with a score of 88.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈3,072 residents in health occupations. Mount Pleasant West ranks #3 with a score of 87.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈2,442 residents in health occupations. York ranks #4 with a score of 86.4/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,803 residents in health occupations. Englemount-Lawrence ranks #5 with a score of 81.9/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,455 residents in health occupations.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Health occupations (2021). 5,474 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where is the share of residents aged 65 and over highest in Toronto?
65+ share of residents, derived from the published Census 2021 age bands
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are Etobicoke, Don Valley North (North York) and Bridle Path–Sunnybrook–York Mills (North York). Etobicoke leads with a score of 90.9/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows 29% share aged 65 and over. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
A share computed from the published five-year age bands. Because the bands are exhaustive and mutually exclusive, the share is exact.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Share aged 65 and over
higher
100%
Share of residents aged 65 and over, computed from the published exhaustive age bands.
What this can’t tell you
A high share is not a high count — a small population with many older residents ranks alongside a large one. It says nothing about health, income or living arrangements.
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· Switch to the 85-and-over band to find the oldest concentrations.
· Add pharmacies as an overlap.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto on Share aged 65 and over (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Etobicoke ranks #1 with a score of 90.9/100 across 37 blocks: 29% share aged 65 and over. Don Valley North (North York) ranks #2 with a score of 90.4/100 across 37 blocks: 31% share aged 65 and over. Bridle Path–Sunnybrook–York Mills (North York) ranks #3 with a score of 94.8/100 across 34 blocks: 40% share aged 65 and over. Scarborough ranks #4 with a score of 87.1/100 across 37 blocks: 44% share aged 65 and over. Toronto—St. Paul's ranks #5 with a score of 86.1/100 across 37 blocks: 28% share aged 65 and over.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Share aged 65 and over (2021). “Share aged 65 and over” is computed by this pipeline from published components rather than published directly. 5,173 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
The published 20–24 five-year age band — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are University—Rosedale, Downtown, and Palmerston–Little Italy. University—Rosedale leads with a score of 96.3/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈12,482 residents aged 20–24. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 96
The literal published five-year band, used under its own name rather than relabelled as a generation — cohort names do not line up with census bands.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Aged 20 to 24
higher
100%
The published 20-24 five-year age band.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about study, work or income. Counts are randomly rounded to base 5, which matters most for small bands like this one.
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· Add education venues to see which of these areas sit near campuses.
· Compare with the 25-34 bands.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto on Aged 20 to 24 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
University—Rosedale ranks #1 with a score of 96.3/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈12,482 residents aged 20–24. Downtown ranks #2 with a score of 92.8/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈6,305 residents aged 20–24. Palmerston–Little Italy ranks #3 with a score of 85.1/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈2,378 residents aged 20–24. Mount Pleasant West ranks #4 with a score of 75.6/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈3,273 residents aged 20–24. Davenport ranks #5 with a score of 83.5/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈2,705 residents aged 20–24.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Aged 20 to 24 (2021). 5,561 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
The 25–29 and 30–34 published bands summed — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are Old Toronto (south), Harbourfront-CityPlace, and Davenport. Old Toronto (south) leads with a score of 96.8/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈21,893 residents aged 25-34. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Old Toronto (south)in the Old Toronto districtalso spans Old TorontoScore 97
Old Toronto (south-west)in the Old Toronto districtalso spans DowntownScore 92
≈9,379 residents aged 25-34
Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junctionin the Old Toronto districtScore 89
≈8,646 residents aged 25-34
How this query was built
Two adjacent published five-year bands summed into the early-career decade, stated as the bands the census actually counted.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
residents aged 25-34
higher
100%
The two published five-year bands covering ages 25 to 34, summed.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about income, tenure or household form — those are separate tables and are not crossed with age.
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· Add renter households to see where the age band and renting overlap.
· Compare with the 20-24 band.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on residents aged 25-34 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Old Toronto (south) ranks #1 with a score of 96.8/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈21,893 residents aged 25-34. Harbourfront-CityPlace ranks #2 with a score of 96/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈33,993 residents aged 25-34. Davenport ranks #3 with a score of 93.6/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈14,324 residents aged 25-34. Old Toronto (south-west) ranks #4 with a score of 92/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈9,379 residents aged 25-34. Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction ranks #5 with a score of 89.2/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈8,646 residents aged 25-34.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: residents aged 25-34. 5,561 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents aged 85 and over live in Toronto?
The published 85-and-over age band — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are Downtown, Toronto—St. Paul's (Old Toronto) and University (Old Toronto). Downtown leads with a score of 82.4/100 across 41 blocks, where the data shows ≈1,747 residents aged 85–120. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
The oldest published band, counted on its own. It drives home-care, mobility and pharmacy demand in a way the broader 65+ share does not.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Aged 85 and over
higher
100%
The published 85-and-over age band.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about health, or whether residents live in a private household or a collective dwelling such as a residence for seniors — the age table does not separate them.
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· Compare with the 65+ share.
· Add health and medical venues as an overlap.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto on Aged 85 and over (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Downtown ranks #1 with a score of 82.4/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈1,747 residents aged 85–120. Toronto—St. Paul's (Old Toronto) ranks #2 with a score of 86.9/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,480 residents aged 85–120. University (Old Toronto) ranks #3 with a score of 86.2/100 across 36 blocks, showing ≈1,268 residents aged 85–120. Scarborough ranks #4 with a score of 80.2/100 across 38 blocks, showing ≈1,133 residents aged 85–120. Etobicoke ranks #5 with a score of 81.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈990 residents aged 85–120.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Aged 85 and over (2021). 5,558 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do Toronto's 20–24 year olds live near education venues?
The 20–24 age band blended with mapped education venues — an overlap index
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are University—Rosedale, Downtown (south-west), and Downtown (south). University—Rosedale leads with a score of 92.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈9,539 residents aged 20–24 and ≈175 education venues nearby. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 92
≈9,539 residents aged 20–24
≈175 education venues nearby
Downtown (south-west)in the Old Toronto districtalso spans DowntownScore 80
≈3,020 residents aged 20–24
≈127 education venues nearby
Downtown (south)in the Old Toronto districtalso spans DowntownScore 79
≈8,900 residents aged 20–24
≈134 education venues nearby
Davenportin the Junction Triangle districtScore 67
≈2,349 residents aged 20–24
≈56 education venues nearby
Downtown (south 2)in the Old Toronto districtalso spans Downtown, Waterfront Communities-The IslandScore 65
≈3,854 residents aged 20–24
≈45 education venues nearby
How this query was built
The published age band alongside the count of mapped education venues. Residents are counted where they live and venues where they stand, so the index finds areas where both run high.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Aged 20 to 24
higher
60%
The published 20-24 age band.
education
higher
40%
Rollup count of mapped education venues.
What this can’t tell you
It does not identify students — the DA profile used here carries no school-attendance table — and a campus in the hex does not mean the residents attend it. Venue counts are presence, not size.
Try changing it
· Drop the venue term to rank on the age band alone.
· Swap education venues for bars and nightlife.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on residents aged 20 to 24 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.6) and education venues (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
University—Rosedale ranks #1 with a score of 92.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈9,539 residents aged 20–24 and ≈175 education venues nearby. Downtown (south-west) ranks #2 with a score of 80.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈3,020 residents aged 20–24 and ≈127 education venues nearby. Downtown (south) ranks #3 with a score of 78.7/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈8,900 residents aged 20–24 and ≈134 education venues nearby. Davenport ranks #4 with a score of 66.5/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈2,349 residents aged 20–24 and ≈56 education venues nearby. Downtown (south 2) ranks #5 with a score of 64.8/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈3,854 residents aged 20–24 and ≈45 education venues nearby.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Aged 20 to 24 (2021) and education. 5,561 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do children under 15 and parks overlap in Toronto?
The three published child age bands blended with mapped parks — an overlap index
When exploring Toronto, consider University—Rosedale, Waterfront Communities-The Island, and Oakwood Vaughan as top areas. University—Rosedale leads with a score of 77.1/100 across 38 blocks, showing approximately 7,175 residents aged 0-14 and approximately 60 parks nearby. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtalso spans DowntownScore 77
≈7,175 residents aged 0-14
≈60 parks nearby
Waterfront Communities-The Islandin the Old Toronto districtalso spans Bay Street CorridorScore 69
≈5,444 residents aged 0-14
≈49 parks nearby
Oakwood Vaughanin the York districtalso spans Toronto—St. Paul'sScore 62
Davenportin the Corso Italia-Davenport districtScore 66
≈5,389 residents aged 0-14
≈25 parks nearby
How this query was built
Published child counts alongside mapped park records. Children are counted at home and parks where they are, so this ranks areas where both are present rather than claiming those children use those parks.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
residents aged 0-14
higher
60%
The three published five-year bands covering ages 0 to 14, summed.
park
higher
40%
Count of mapped parks in the area.
What this can’t tell you
A park record has no size, so a pocket square and Mount Royal each count as one. This is a presence index, not a green-space measure.
Try changing it
· Swap parks for education venues to weigh schooling instead.
· Drop the park term to rank on child counts alone.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This map highlights areas in Toronto based on the presence of residents aged 0-14 (weighted 0.6) and parks (weighted 0.4). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped to form the areas listed below.
University—Rosedale ranks #1 with a score of 77.1/100 across 38 blocks, featuring approximately 7,175 residents aged 0-14 and approximately 60 parks nearby. Waterfront Communities-The Island ranks #2 with a score of 69.2/100 across 38 blocks, with approximately 5,444 residents aged 0-14 and approximately 49 parks nearby. Oakwood Vaughan ranks #3 with a score of 61.5/100 across 42 blocks, showing approximately 5,500 residents aged 0-14 and approximately 20 parks nearby.
Other notable areas include Beaches—East York at #4 with a score of 67.2/100 across 37 blocks, having approximately 5,928 residents aged 0-14 and approximately 23 parks nearby. Davenport ranks #5 with a score of 66.1/100 across 37 blocks, with approximately 5,389 residents aged 0-14 and approximately 25 parks nearby.
Fields scored: residents aged 0-14 and park. 5,559 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do people living alone have the most places to eat nearby in Toronto?
One-person households blended with mapped eating and drinking venues — a solo-living overlap index
In Toronto, the top areas for one-person households and eat & drink venues are University—Rosedale, Downtown (south), and Downtown (south-west). University—Rosedale leads with a score of 95.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈26,893 residents (one-person household) and ≈519 eat & drink venues nearby. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 95
≈26,893 residents (one-person household)
≈519 eat & drink venues nearby
Downtown (south)in the Old Toronto districtalso spans DowntownScore 91
Toronto—St. Paul'sin the Old Toronto districtalso spans Don Valley WestScore 71
≈15,153 residents (one-person household)
≈125 eat & drink venues nearby
How this query was built
One-person households scored up alongside eating and drinking venue count. People living alone eat out more, so the pairing finds where that household form and the amenities serving it coincide.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
One-person household
higher
65%
Households consisting of one person — a published household-type class.
eat and drink
higher
35%
Rollup count of mapped eating and drinking venues.
What this can’t tell you
Household type carries no age or income for the occupant, and venue count is presence, not capacity or trade.
Try changing it
· Drop the venue term to rank on one-person households alone.
· Swap in the 25-34 age bands to profile the area differently.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on one-person household presence (higher ranks higher, weight 0.65) and eat and drink venue availability (higher ranks higher, weight 0.35). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
University—Rosedale ranks #1 with a score of 95.2/100 across 37 blocks, featuring ≈26,893 residents (one-person household) and ≈519 eat & drink venues nearby. Downtown (south) ranks #2 with a score of 90.8/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈24,934 residents (one-person household) and ≈407 eat & drink venues nearby. Downtown (south-west) ranks #3 with a score of 77.1/100 across 38 blocks, showing ≈10,858 residents (one-person household) and ≈218 eat & drink venues nearby. Davenport ranks #4 with a score of 78.6/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈7,281 residents (one-person household) and ≈175 eat & drink venues nearby. Toronto—St. Paul's ranks #5 with a score of 71.4/100 across 38 blocks, with ≈15,153 residents (one-person household) and ≈125 eat & drink venues nearby.
Fields scored: One-person household (2021) and eat and drink. 5,559 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
The 0–4, 5–9 and 10–14 published bands summed — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are Mount Pleasant West (Old Toronto), East York (south-east) (Upper Beaches) and East York (south-east 2) (East York). Mount Pleasant West (Old Toronto) leads with a score of 83.3/100 across 41 blocks, where the data shows ≈7,024 residents aged 0-14. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Mount Pleasant Westin the Old Toronto districtalso spans Eglinton—LawrenceScore 83
≈7,024 residents aged 0-14
East York (south-east)in the Upper Beaches districtalso spans East YorkScore 89
≈6,045 residents aged 0-14
East York (south-east 2)in the East York districtalso spans East YorkScore 86
The three published child bands summed. Counting children directly is a better family signal than a household type, because it says how many children are there rather than how many households have any.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
residents aged 0-14
higher
100%
The three published five-year bands covering ages 0 to 14, summed.
What this can’t tell you
It counts children, not families or households, and says nothing about schooling, childcare or household income.
Try changing it
· Split it back into pre-school and school-age bands.
· Add parks to weigh child counts against amenity.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto on residents aged 0-14 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Mount Pleasant West (Old Toronto) ranks #1 with a score of 83.3/100 across 41 blocks: ≈7,024 residents aged 0-14. It spans Eglinton—Lawrence. East York (south-east) (Upper Beaches) ranks #2 with a score of 88.5/100 across 37 blocks: ≈6,045 residents aged 0-14. It spans East York. East York (south-east 2) (East York) ranks #3 with a score of 85.7/100 across 38 blocks: ≈6,285 residents aged 0-14. It spans East York. St Jamestown (Old Toronto) ranks #4 with a score of 85.6/100 across 37 blocks: ≈7,800 residents aged 0-14. Oakwood Vaughan (York) ranks #5 with a score of 84.5/100 across 37 blocks: ≈5,148 residents aged 0-14.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: residents aged 0-14. 5,559 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents living common-law live in Toronto?
Marital status: living common-law — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas for living common-law are Old Toronto, Davenport (south-west), and Downtown. Old Toronto leads with a score of 97.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈10,752 residents living common-law. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
High Park Northin the Old Toronto districtScore 94
≈5,637 residents (living common-law)
How this query was built
Canada publishes common-law status as its own marital class, counted per Dissemination Area. Quebec has by far the highest common-law rate in the country, which makes this a genuinely distinguishing local field.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Living common-law
higher
100%
Residents recorded as living common-law — a published marital-status class.
What this can’t tell you
It counts individuals, not couples or households, and says nothing about children, tenure or how long partners have lived together.
Try changing it
· Compare with married residents.
· Add the 25-34 age bands as an overlap.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Toronto based on the presence of residents living common-law, with higher ranks indicating a greater presence (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Old Toronto ranks #1 with a score of 97.3/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈10,752 residents living common-law. Davenport (south-west) ranks #2 with a score of 95.8/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈7,630 residents living common-law. Downtown ranks #3 with a score of 95.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈12,092 residents living common-law. Davenport (south-west 2) ranks #4 with a score of 94.4/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈5,209 residents living common-law. High Park North ranks #5 with a score of 93.9/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈5,637 residents living common-law.
Fields scored: Living common-law (2021). 5,559 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do households of five or more live in Toronto?
Households with five or more persons — Census of Population 2021
The top-ranking areas are Scarborough (north-east), Scarborough (east), and Humber River—Black Creek. Scarborough (north-east) leads with a score of 86.4/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈1,676 residents (5 or more persons). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Scarborough (north-east)in the Scarborough districtalso spans ScarboroughScore 86
≈1,676 residents (5 or more persons)
Scarborough (east)in the Scarborough districtalso spans ScarboroughScore 83
≈1,478 residents (5 or more persons)
Humber River—Black Creekin the North York districtScore 84
≈1,691 residents (5 or more persons)
Scarborough (east 2)in the Scarborough districtalso spans ScarboroughScore 82
≈1,395 residents (5 or more persons)
Eglinton—Lawrencein the North York districtScore 84
≈1,238 residents (5 or more persons)
How this query was built
The top published household-size class, counted directly.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
5 or more persons
higher
100%
Households with five or more persons — the top published household-size class.
What this can’t tell you
Household size is not family form: five people may be one family, several families sharing, or a group of unrelated adults, and the size table does not separate them.
Try changing it
· Compare with multigenerational households, which the census counts separately.
· Add grocery stores as a coverage question.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto on 5 or more persons (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Scarborough (north-east) ranks #1 with a score of 86.4/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,676 residents (5 or more persons). Scarborough (east) ranks #2 with a score of 82.6/100 across 38 blocks, showing ≈1,478 residents (5 or more persons). Humber River—Black Creek ranks #3 with a score of 84.4/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,691 residents (5 or more persons). Scarborough (east 2) ranks #4 with a score of 82/100 across 38 blocks, showing ≈1,395 residents (5 or more persons). Eglinton—Lawrence ranks #5 with a score of 84/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,238 residents (5 or more persons).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: 5 or more persons (2021). 5,561 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Marital status: married — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are Mount Pleasant West, St Jamestown, and East York (south-east). Mount Pleasant West leads with a score of 83.9/100 across 41 blocks, where the data shows ≈21,185 residents (married). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Mount Pleasant Westin the Old Toronto districtalso spans Eglinton—LawrenceScore 84
≈21,185 residents (married)
St Jamestownin the Old Toronto districtalso spans Bay Street CorridorScore 90
≈24,685 residents (married)
East York (south-east)in the East York districtalso spans East YorkScore 84
≈14,159 residents (married)
Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junctionin the Old Toronto districtScore 84
≈12,916 residents (married)
East York (south-east 2)in the East York districtalso spans East YorkScore 84
≈13,032 residents (married)
How this query was built
One class of the published marital-status table, counted directly.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Married
higher
100%
Residents recorded as married — a published marital-status class.
What this can’t tell you
It counts individuals, not couples or households, and cannot be crossed with age, income or household type.
Try changing it
· Compare with residents living common-law.
· Add children under 15 as an overlap.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on the presence of Married residents (higher ranks higher, with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped to form the areas listed below.
Mount Pleasant West ranks #1 with a score of 83.9/100 across 41 blocks, representing ≈21,185 residents (married). St Jamestown ranks #2 with a score of 90/100 across 38 blocks, representing ≈24,685 residents (married). East York (south-east) ranks #3 with a score of 83.5/100 across 38 blocks, representing ≈14,159 residents (married).
Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction ranks #4 with a score of 84.3/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈12,916 residents (married). East York (south-east 2) ranks #5 with a score of 83.9/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈13,032 residents (married). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Married (2021). 5,562 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do multigenerational households live in Toronto?
Households with three or more generations under one roof — Census of Population 2021
The areas with the highest scores are Scarborough (north-east), Scarborough (north-east 2), and Humber River—Black Creek. Scarborough (north-east) leads with a score of 89.5/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈871 residents (multigenerational household). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Scarborough (north-east)in the Scarborough districtalso spans ScarboroughScore 90
≈871 residents (multigenerational household)
Scarborough (north-east 2)in the Scarborough districtalso spans ScarboroughScore 88
≈876 residents (multigenerational household)
Humber River—Black Creekin the North York districtScore 86
≈725 residents (multigenerational household)
Scarborough (north-east 3)in the Scarborough districtalso spans Scarborough, Don Valley NorthScore 84
≈727 residents (multigenerational household)
West Humber-Clairvillein the Etobicoke districtalso spans EtobicokeScore 83
≈898 residents (multigenerational household)
How this query was built
Canada publishes multigenerational households as their own household type — three or more generations of one family living together. Very few censuses count this directly, and it is the fastest-identified signal for large-dwelling and extended-family demand.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Multigenerational household
higher
100%
Households containing three or more generations of one family — a published household type.
What this can’t tell you
It counts households, not people, and says nothing about who provides care, why the household formed, or its income.
Try changing it
· Compare with households of five or more people.
· Add single-detached dwellings as an overlap.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block on Multigenerational household (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Scarborough (north-east) ranks #1 with a score of 89.5/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈871 residents (multigenerational household). Scarborough (north-east 2) ranks #2 with a score of 88/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈876 residents (multigenerational household). Humber River—Black Creek ranks #3 with a score of 86.2/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈725 residents (multigenerational household). Scarborough (north-east 3) ranks #4 with a score of 83.8/100 across 38 blocks, representing ≈727 residents (multigenerational household). West Humber-Clairville ranks #5 with a score of 82.7/100 across 38 blocks, representing ≈898 residents (multigenerational household).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Multigenerational household (2021). 5,557 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do one-person households cluster in Toronto?
One-person households — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are University—Rosedale, Downtown (south), and Davenport. University—Rosedale leads with a score of 97.6/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈32,572 residents (one-person household). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 98
≈32,572 residents (one-person household)
Downtown (south)in the Harbourfront-CityPlace districtalso spans DowntownScore 96
High Park Northin the Old Toronto districtScore 89
≈7,983 residents (one-person household)
How this query was built
A published household-type class, counted on its own. One-person households are the most common household type in several large Canadian cities, and they drive a very specific dwelling and retail demand.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
One-person household
higher
100%
Households consisting of one person — a published household-type class.
What this can’t tell you
Household type carries no age or income for the occupant — those are separate tables that cannot be crossed with it at this geography.
Try changing it
· Add eating and drinking venues to see where solo living and amenities coincide.
· Compare with multigenerational households for the opposite pattern.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto on One-person household (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
University—Rosedale ranks #1 with a score of 97.6/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈32,572 residents (one-person household). Downtown (south) ranks #2 with a score of 95.5/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈24,859 residents (one-person household). Davenport ranks #3 with a score of 92.7/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈12,355 residents (one-person household). Downtown (south-west) ranks #4 with a score of 90.7/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈12,679 residents (one-person household). High Park North ranks #5 with a score of 88.7/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈7,983 residents (one-person household).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: One-person household (2021). 5,559 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where are Toronto's owner households also its highest earning?
Owner households blended with median household income — an overlap index (Census 2021)
In Toronto, Eglinton—Lawrence, Runnymede-Bloor West Village, and Don Valley West show the highest scores. Eglinton—Lawrence leads with 85.8/100 across 37 blocks, where data shows ≈6,660 residents (owner) and a median income of 195,051. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Two published household measures ranked together. Ownership and income are not the same thing in Canadian cities — outright-owning retirees and high-earning renters both break the assumption — so the pairing is informative rather than redundant.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Owner
higher
50%
Households owning the dwelling they occupy — a published tenure class.
Median total household income in 2020 (CAD)
higher
50%
Published median total household income for 2020.
What this can’t tell you
Tenure and income are published separately, so this does not establish that the owning households are the earning ones. Income refers to 2020 and is suppressed in some Dissemination Areas.
Try changing it
· Drop the income term to rank on ownership alone.
· Swap owners for renters to see the other side of the market.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on Owner (higher ranks higher, weight 0.5) and Median total household income in 2020 (CAD) (higher ranks higher, weight 0.5). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Eglinton—Lawrence ranks #1 with a score of 85.8/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈6,660 residents (owner) and a median income of 195,051. Runnymede-Bloor West Village ranks #2 with a score of 83/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈7,767 residents (owner) and a median income of 141,882. Don Valley West ranks #3 with a score of 80.3/100 across 38 blocks, with ≈6,860 residents (owner) and a median income of 162,337. Toronto—St. Paul's ranks #4 with a score of 78/100 across 38 blocks, with ≈6,358 residents (owner) and a median income of 208,871. East York ranks #5 with a score of 76.4/100 across 38 blocks, with ≈9,004 residents (owner) and a median income of 111,810.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Owner (2021) and Median total household income in 2020 (CAD) (2021). 5,477 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where are apartments in buildings of five storeys or more in Toronto?
Occupied dwellings in buildings of five or more storeys — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas for apartments in buildings of five or more storeys are University—Rosedale, Bay Street Corridor, and Downtown. University—Rosedale leads with a score of 95.8/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈43,120 residents in this housing type. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 96
≈43,120 residents (apartment in a building of five or more storeys)
Bay Street Corridorin the Old Toronto districtalso spans Toronto—St. Paul'sScore 88
≈25,521 residents (apartment in a building of five or more storeys)
Downtownin the Harbourfront-CityPlace districtScore 90
≈42,012 residents (apartment in a building of five or more storeys)
Don Valley Villagein the North York districtScore 85
≈10,779 residents (apartment in a building of five or more storeys)
Spadina—Fort Yorkin the Fort York-Liberty Village districtScore 87
≈16,407 residents (apartment in a building of five or more storeys)
How this query was built
Structural type of dwelling is published per Dissemination Area, and the five-or-more-storeys class is the closest thing the census carries to a high-rise count.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Apartment in a building of five or more storeys
higher
100%
Occupied dwellings in a building of five or more storeys — a published structural class.
What this can’t tell you
It counts occupied private dwellings, not buildings or people, and it says nothing about tenure, age, condition or unit size.
Try changing it
· Compare with duplex dwellings, the characteristic low-rise form in Montreal.
· Add renter households to see how form and tenure line up.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on the presence of apartments in buildings of five or more storeys (higher ranks indicate more of this housing type, with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
University—Rosedale ranks #1 with a score of 95.8/100 across 37 blocks, encompassing ≈43,120 residents in apartments in buildings of five or more storeys. Bay Street Corridor ranks #2 with a score of 87.8/100 across 38 blocks, with ≈25,521 residents in this housing type. Downtown ranks #3 with a score of 89.6/100 across 36 blocks, with ≈42,012 residents in this housing type. Don Valley Village ranks #4 with a score of 84.6/100 across 36 blocks, with ≈10,779 residents in this housing type. Spadina—Fort York ranks #5 with a score of 86.9/100 across 35 blocks, with ≈16,407 residents in this housing type.
Fields scored: Apartment in a building of five or more storeys (2021). 5,558 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where are duplex dwellings concentrated in Toronto?
Occupied dwellings that are an apartment or flat in a duplex — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are Oakwood Vaughan, Davenport, and Scarborough (east). Oakwood Vaughan leads with a score of 93.4/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈1,400 residents (apartment or flat in a duplex). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Scarborough (east 2)in the Scarborough districtalso spans ScarboroughScore 87
≈943 residents (apartment or flat in a duplex)
How this query was built
The duplex class of the published dwelling-structure table. In Montreal this is the defining housing form of the inner boroughs, and it behaves very differently from both apartment towers and single-detached houses.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Apartment or flat in a duplex
higher
100%
Occupied dwellings that are an apartment or flat in a duplex — a published structural class.
What this can’t tell you
Structural type is not age, tenure, value or condition, and the census classification of triplexes and other plex forms varies by respondent interpretation.
Try changing it
· Compare with apartments in buildings of five or more storeys.
· Add owner households to see where plex ownership concentrates.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on the presence of an Apartment or flat in a duplex (higher ranks higher, with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Oakwood Vaughan ranks #1 with a score of 93.4/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈1,400 residents (apartment or flat in a duplex). Davenport ranks #2 with a score of 91.9/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈1,429 residents (apartment or flat in a duplex). Scarborough (east) ranks #3 with a score of 88.6/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈1,079 residents (apartment or flat in a duplex). Spadina—Fort York ranks #4 with a score of 83.7/100 across 39 blocks, representing ≈1,231 residents (apartment or flat in a duplex). Scarborough (east 2) ranks #5 with a score of 87.2/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈943 residents (apartment or flat in a duplex).
Each area is formed by clustering high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Apartment or flat in a duplex (2021). 5,559 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Households owning their dwelling — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are Old Toronto, Downtown (Harbourfront-CityPlace) and East York. Old Toronto leads with a score of 93/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈15,039 residents (owner). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Toronto—Danforthin the Old Toronto districtalso spans Blake-JonesScore 86
≈9,613 residents (owner)
Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junctionin the Old Toronto districtScore 87
≈8,675 residents (owner)
How this query was built
The owner class of the published tenure table, counted directly.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Owner
higher
100%
Households owning the dwelling they occupy — a published tenure class.
What this can’t tell you
Ownership here does not distinguish mortgaged from outright, and it says nothing about property value, condo fees or equity.
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· Compare with renter households.
· Add single-detached dwellings to see where ownership and house form coincide.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto on Owner (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Old Toronto ranks #1 with a score of 93/100 across 37 blocks: ≈15,039 residents (owner). Downtown (Harbourfront-CityPlace) ranks #2 with a score of 90.2/100 across 38 blocks: ≈20,981 residents (owner). It spans Trinity Bellwoods. East York ranks #3 with a score of 89.5/100 across 37 blocks: ≈9,157 residents (owner). Toronto—Danforth (Old Toronto) ranks #4 with a score of 86/100 across 38 blocks: ≈9,613 residents (owner). It spans Blake-Jones. Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction (Old Toronto) ranks #5 with a score of 87.3/100 across 37 blocks: ≈8,675 residents (owner).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Owner (2021). 5,477 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Households renting their dwelling — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are St Jamestown (Old Toronto), Harbourfront-CityPlace, and South Parkdale (Old Toronto). St Jamestown (Old Toronto) leads with a score of 97/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈42,493 residents (renter). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
High Park Northin the Old Toronto districtScore 87
≈11,630 residents (renter)
How this query was built
Tenure is published as owner, renter and band housing, so renting is a counted class — no inversion of an ownership rate is needed, and none is used here.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Renter
higher
100%
Households renting the dwelling they occupy — a published tenure class.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about rent levels, unit size, lease length or landlord type. In Quebec the tenure split is unusually even, so a high renter count does not imply a low-income area.
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· Compare with owner households.
· Add median household income to see how tenure and income line up, as an overlap.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on Renter data (higher ranks higher, with a weight of 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
St Jamestown (Old Toronto) ranks #1 with a score of 97/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈42,493 residents (renter). Harbourfront-CityPlace ranks #2 with a score of 93.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈27,743 residents (renter). South Parkdale (Old Toronto) ranks #3 with a score of 91.9/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈18,177 residents (renter). Old Toronto ranks #4 with a score of 88.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈9,745 residents (renter). High Park North (Old Toronto) ranks #5 with a score of 87.1/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈11,630 residents (renter).
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Renter (2021). 5,475 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where are single-detached houses concentrated in Toronto?
Occupied single-detached dwellings — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are North York, Oakwood Vaughan (York) and High Park-Swansea (Old Toronto). North York leads with a score of 93/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈5,361 residents (single-detached house). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Willowridge-Martingrove-Richviewin the Etobicoke districtalso spans Princess-RosethornScore 77
≈3,671 residents (single-detached house)
How this query was built
A published dwelling-structure class, counted directly. It is the strongest available marker of suburban built form.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Single-detached house
higher
100%
Occupied single-detached dwellings — a published structural class.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about lot size, house size, age, value or tenure.
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· Add owner households as an overlap.
· Compare with apartments in buildings of five or more storeys.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto on Single-detached house (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
North York ranks #1 with a score of 93/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈5,361 residents (single-detached house). Oakwood Vaughan (York) ranks #2 with a score of 91/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈5,091 residents (single-detached house). High Park-Swansea (Old Toronto) ranks #3 with a score of 88.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈4,980 residents (single-detached house). Old Toronto ranks #4 with a score of 85.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈4,301 residents (single-detached house). Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview (Etobicoke) ranks #5 with a score of 77.1/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈3,671 residents (single-detached house).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Single-detached house (2021). 5,561 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where is the visible-minority share highest in Toronto?
Visible-minority share of residents, derived from the published Census 2021 categories
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are Scarborough (north-east) (Scarborough), Scarborough (north-east 2) (Scarborough) and Agincourt North (Scarborough). Scarborough (north-east) (Scarborough) leads with a score of 98.5/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows 99% Visible-minority share. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Scarborough (north-east)in the Scarborough districtalso spans ScarboroughScore 99
99% Visible-minority share
Scarborough (north-east 2)in the Scarborough districtalso spans ScarboroughScore 96
95% Visible-minority share
Agincourt Northin the Scarborough districtScore 94
Scarborough (north-east 3)in the Scarborough districtalso spans ScarboroughScore 92
90% Visible-minority share
How this query was built
"Visible minority" is the category defined by Canada's Employment Equity Act and self-reported on the census form. The share is computed from the published, exhaustive category list, so it is exact rather than estimated.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Visible-minority share
higher
100%
Share of residents reporting a visible-minority category, computed from the published exhaustive category list.
What this can’t tell you
The definition is a legal and statistical one, not a description of origin, language, religion or citizenship — each of those is a separate table. Nothing here describes income, occupation or behaviour.
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· Switch to a single published category to see where one group concentrates.
· Compare with immigrant status, which is a different question.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto on Visible-minority share (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Scarborough (north-east) (Scarborough) ranks #1 with a score of 98.5/100 across 37 blocks: 99% Visible-minority share. It spans Scarborough. Scarborough (north-east 2) (Scarborough) ranks #2 with a score of 96.2/100 across 37 blocks: 95% Visible-minority share. It spans Scarborough. Agincourt North (Scarborough) ranks #3 with a score of 93.6/100 across 37 blocks: 92% Visible-minority share. Etobicoke ranks #4 with a score of 92.9/100 across 37 blocks: 91% Visible-minority share. Scarborough (north-east 3) (Scarborough) ranks #5 with a score of 91.7/100 across 37 blocks: 90% Visible-minority share. It spans Scarborough.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Visible-minority share (2021). “Visible-minority share” is computed by this pipeline from published components rather than published directly. 5,280 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do immigrant residents and retail activity overlap in Toronto?
Immigrant status blended with mapped retail — an overlap index
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are University—Rosedale (Old Toronto), Downtown (Old Toronto) and Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction (Old Toronto). University—Rosedale (Old Toronto) leads with a score of 90.7/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈33,517 residents (immigrant) and ≈518 retail & shopping venues nearby. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 91
Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junctionin the Old Toronto districtScore 77
≈15,372 residents (immigrant)
≈202 retail & shopping venues nearby
South Parkdalein the Parkdale—High Park districtScore 74
≈17,036 residents (immigrant)
≈223 retail & shopping venues nearby
Bay Street Corridorin the Old Toronto districtalso spans DowntownScore 66
≈19,939 residents (immigrant)
≈363 retail & shopping venues nearby
How this query was built
The published immigrant count alongside mapped retail presence. It ranks areas where both are high — a statement about the district, not about who runs or uses the shops.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Immigrant
higher
60%
Residents who are or have been a landed immigrant or permanent resident.
retail
higher
40%
Rollup count of mapped retail venues.
What this can’t tell you
Immigrant status carries no origin, language or arrival date, and nothing here describes business ownership or customers.
Try changing it
· Narrow the retail term to grocery stores.
· Swap immigrant status for recent arrivals only.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto on Immigrant (higher ranks higher, weight 0.6) and retail (higher ranks higher, weight 0.4), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
University—Rosedale (Old Toronto) ranks #1 with a score of 90.7/100 across 37 blocks: ≈33,517 residents (immigrant) and ≈518 retail & shopping venues nearby. Downtown (Old Toronto) ranks #2 with a score of 86.2/100 across 37 blocks: ≈28,423 residents (immigrant) and ≈543 retail & shopping venues nearby. Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction (Old Toronto) ranks #3 with a score of 76.5/100 across 37 blocks: ≈15,372 residents (immigrant) and ≈202 retail & shopping venues nearby. South Parkdale (Parkdale—High Park) ranks #4 with a score of 73.5/100 across 37 blocks: ≈17,036 residents (immigrant) and ≈223 retail & shopping venues nearby. Bay Street Corridor (Old Toronto) ranks #5 with a score of 66.3/100 across 41 blocks: ≈19,939 residents (immigrant) and ≈363 retail & shopping venues nearby. It spans Downtown.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Immigrant (2021) and retail. 5,477 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which parts of Toronto have the most recent arrivals?
Residents who immigrated 2011–2021 blended with non-permanent residents — a newcomer index (Census 2021)
In Toronto, the areas with the highest scores are Waterfront Communities-The Island, Don Valley Village, and University—Rosedale. Waterfront Communities-The Island leads with a score of 92.4/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈13,154 residents (immigrated 2011 to 2021) and ≈8,480 residents (non-permanent resident). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks.
Waterfront Communities-The Islandin the Old Toronto districtScore 92
≈13,154 residents (immigrated 2011 to 2021)
≈8,480 residents (non-permanent resident)
Don Valley Villagein the North York districtalso spans Don Valley NorthScore 83
≈9,148 residents (immigrated 2011 to 2021)
≈4,983 residents (non-permanent resident)
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 87
Two published classes covering people who have recently arrived by different routes: permanent residents who landed in the last decade, and people here on temporary work or study permits. They come from separate tables over the same residents, so ranking both up finds the areas where arrival — of any kind — is concentrated.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Immigrated 2011 to 2021
higher
55%
Residents who immigrated between 2011 and 2021 — a published arrival-period class.
Non-permanent resident
higher
45%
Residents holding a temporary work, study or other permit — a published class.
What this can’t tell you
The two counts are ranked, not added, and they are different legal statuses with different rights and needs. Neither carries origin or language.
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· Split it back into the two components to see which drives an area.
· Add residents who know neither official language as a service-planning view.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Toronto based on Immigrated 2011 to 2021 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.55) and Non-permanent resident (higher ranks higher, weight 0.45). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Waterfront Communities-The Island ranks #1 with a score of 92.4/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈13,154 residents (immigrated 2011 to 2021) and ≈8,480 residents (non-permanent resident). Don Valley Village ranks #2 with a score of 82.6/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈9,148 residents (immigrated 2011 to 2021) and ≈4,983 residents (non-permanent resident). University—Rosedale ranks #3 with a score of 86.7/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈14,146 residents (immigrated 2011 to 2021) and ≈12,284 residents (non-permanent resident). Willowdale East ranks #4 with a score of 82.1/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈7,412 residents (immigrated 2011 to 2021) and ≈4,161 residents (non-permanent resident). Scarborough ranks #5 with a score of 72/100 across 42 blocks, showing ≈5,152 residents (immigrated 2011 to 2021) and ≈1,950 residents (non-permanent resident).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Immigrated 2011 to 2021 (2021) and Non-permanent resident (2021). 5,476 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents who speak both English and French live in Toronto?
Knowledge of both official languages — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the areas with the highest scores for English and French residents are University—Rosedale, Annex, and Mount Pleasant West. University—Rosedale leads with a score of 96.9/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈10,609 residents. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 97
Mount Pleasant Westin the Old Toronto districtScore 93
≈7,874 residents (English and French)
Spadina—Fort Yorkin the South Parkdale districtScore 93
≈6,208 residents (English and French)
Downtownin the Harbourfront-CityPlace districtScore 93
≈9,673 residents (English and French)
How this query was built
The census asks every resident which official languages they can hold a conversation in and publishes the four answers per Dissemination Area. "Both English and French" is one of those published classes, counted directly.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
English and French
higher
100%
Residents who can conduct a conversation in both English and French — a published knowledge-of-official-languages class.
What this can’t tell you
Knowledge of a language is not mother tongue, not the language spoken at home and not fluency — the census asks all of those as separate questions, and none of the others are in this data. Small-area counts are randomly rounded to base 5.
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· Compare with residents who know French only to see how the two patterns differ.
· Add retail venues to see where a bilingual customer base and shops coincide.
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Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Toronto based on the presence of English and French residents, with higher ranks indicating more residents (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
University—Rosedale ranks #1 with a score of 96.9/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈10,609 residents. Annex ranks #2 with a score of 94/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈6,312 residents. Mount Pleasant West ranks #3 with a score of 93.3/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈7,874 residents. Spadina—Fort York ranks #4 with a score of 93/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈6,208 residents. Downtown ranks #5 with a score of 92.8/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈9,673 residents.
Fields scored: English and French (2021). 5,559 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents who speak English but not French live in Toronto?
Knowledge of English only — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, areas with high scores include University—Rosedale, Downtown, and Davenport. University—Rosedale leads with a score of 94.4/100 across 37 blocks, representing approximately 71,315 residents (English only). These areas are identified as clusters of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 94
≈71,315 residents (English only)
Downtownin the Harbourfront-CityPlace districtScore 90
The mirror class of the same published table, counted directly. In bilingual cities the two single-language classes sit in very different parts of town, which a combined figure hides completely.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
English only
higher
100%
Residents who can converse in English but not French — a published class.
What this can’t tell you
Nothing about mother tongue, home language or identity, and nothing about how long residents have lived in the province. Small counts are randomly rounded to base 5.
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· Compare with residents who know French only.
· Add residents who know neither official language.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Toronto based on English only, with higher ranks indicating higher scores (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
University—Rosedale (Old Toronto) ranks #1 with a score of 94.4/100 across 37 blocks, encompassing approximately 71,315 residents (English only). Downtown (Harbourfront-CityPlace) ranks #2 with a score of 89.5/100 across 37 blocks, with approximately 66,100 residents (English only). Davenport (Little Portugal) ranks #3 with a score of 88.2/100 across 37 blocks, with approximately 43,410 residents (English only). Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction (Old Toronto) ranks #4 with a score of 85.5/100 across 37 blocks, with approximately 32,979 residents (English only). East York ranks #5 with a score of 82/100 across 38 blocks, with approximately 33,170 residents (English only).
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: English only (2021). 5,562 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents who speak French but not English live in Toronto?
Knowledge of French only — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are Downtown, Waterfront Communities-The Island, and York. Downtown leads with a score of 66.5/100 across 39 blocks, where the data shows ≈72 residents (French only). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Scarborough (east)in the Scarborough districtalso spans Scarborough, WoburnScore 57
≈64 residents (French only)
Scarborough (east 2)in the Scarborough districtalso spans ScarboroughScore 73
≈69 residents (French only)
How this query was built
One of the four published knowledge-of-official-languages classes, counted on its own. It is the single most useful field for planning service and signage language in Quebec.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
French only
higher
100%
Residents who can converse in French but not English — a published class.
What this can’t tell you
It is a statement about which official languages a resident can converse in, not about mother tongue, identity or the language used at home. Small counts are randomly rounded to base 5.
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· Compare with residents who know English only.
· Compare with residents who know both official languages.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto on French only (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Downtown ranks #1 with a score of 66.5/100 across 39 blocks, with ≈72 residents (French only). Waterfront Communities-The Island ranks #2 with a score of 61.1/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈103 residents (French only). York ranks #3 with a score of 51.6/100 across 42 blocks, with ≈38 residents (French only). Scarborough (east) ranks #4 with a score of 56.7/100 across 38 blocks, with ≈64 residents (French only). Scarborough (east 2) ranks #5 with a score of 72.6/100 across 22 blocks, with ≈69 residents (French only).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: French only (2021). 5,557 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
In Toronto, areas with high concentrations of immigrant residents include St Jamestown, Downtown, and Scarborough. St Jamestown leads with a score of 91.7/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈42,572 immigrant residents. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
StatCan defines an immigrant as a person who is or has been a landed immigrant or permanent resident. It is a published status per Dissemination Area, counted directly.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Immigrant
higher
100%
Residents who are or have been a landed immigrant or permanent resident — a published class.
What this can’t tell you
Immigrant status carries no arrival date, origin, language or current citizenship — arrival period and generation status are separate tables and cannot be crossed with this one. Non-permanent residents are counted in their own class, not here.
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· Switch to residents who arrived between 2011 and 2021 for a recent-arrival view.
· Compare with second-generation residents.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Toronto based on the concentration of immigrant residents (higher ranks indicate higher concentration, with a weight of 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas listed below.
St Jamestown ranks #1 with a score of 91.7/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈42,572 immigrant residents. Downtown ranks #2 with a score of 87.6/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈31,997 immigrant residents. Scarborough ranks #3 with a score of 80.1/100 across 38 blocks, containing ≈18,231 immigrant residents. South Parkdale ranks #4 with a score of 81.8/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈18,529 immigrant residents. Briar Hill ranks #5 with a score of 81.6/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈15,780 immigrant residents.
Each area is identified as a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Immigrant (2021). 5,477 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents who immigrated before 1980 live in Toronto?
Period of immigration before 1980 — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are University—Rosedale, Trinity Bellwoods, and East York. University—Rosedale leads with a score of 94.2/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈4,856 residents (immigrated before 1980). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 94
≈4,856 residents (immigrated before 1980)
Trinity Bellwoodsin the Old Toronto districtScore 91
The oldest published arrival band. It marks the long-settled immigrant population, which is both older and geographically distinct from recent arrivals.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Immigrated before 1980
higher
100%
Residents who immigrated before 1980 — a published arrival-period class.
What this can’t tell you
Arrival period is not age, though the two are related — a resident who arrived as an infant in 1979 is in their forties. It carries no origin or language information.
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· Compare with residents who arrived between 2011 and 2021.
· Add the 65+ share as an overlap.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto on Immigrated before 1980 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
University—Rosedale ranks #1 with a score of 94.2/100 across 37 blocks: ≈4,856 residents (immigrated before 1980). Trinity Bellwoods ranks #2 with a score of 91/100 across 37 blocks: ≈4,469 residents (immigrated before 1980). East York ranks #3 with a score of 88.6/100 across 38 blocks: ≈4,185 residents (immigrated before 1980). Davenport ranks #4 with a score of 89.6/100 across 37 blocks: ≈4,316 residents (immigrated before 1980). St Jamestown ranks #5 with a score of 86.7/100 across 37 blocks: ≈4,581 residents (immigrated before 1980).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Immigrated before 1980 (2021). 5,476 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Residents on a work, study or other temporary permit — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are University—Rosedale, Downtown, and York. University—Rosedale leads with a score of 95.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈11,482 residents (non-permanent resident). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 95
Non-permanent residents — people on work or study permits, and their family members — are their own published class in the immigrant-status table. Very few censuses count this population at neighbourhood level at all.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Non-permanent resident
higher
100%
Residents holding a temporary work, study or other permit — a published class.
What this can’t tell you
It does not distinguish students from temporary workers, and this is the population most likely to be undercounted and most likely to have moved since the census date.
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· Add the 20-24 age band as an overlap.
· Compare with recent immigrants, who are a different legal category.
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Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto on Non-permanent resident (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
University—Rosedale ranks #1 with a score of 95.3/100 across 37 blocks: ≈11,482 residents (non-permanent resident). Downtown ranks #2 with a score of 89.8/100 across 37 blocks: ≈6,419 residents (non-permanent resident). York ranks #3 with a score of 82.8/100 across 39 blocks: ≈1,768 residents (non-permanent resident). Humber River—Black Creek ranks #4 with a score of 81.9/100 across 38 blocks: ≈2,824 residents (non-permanent resident). North York ranks #5 with a score of 84/100 across 37 blocks: ≈4,161 residents (non-permanent resident).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Non-permanent resident (2021). 5,474 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents who arrived between 2011 and 2021 live in Toronto?
Period of immigration 2011–2021 — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are St Jamestown (Old Toronto), Don Valley Village (North York) and Downtown (Harbourfront-CityPlace). St Jamestown (Old Toronto) leads with a score of 91.2/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈14,557 residents (immigrated 2011 to 2021). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Mount Pleasant Westin the Old Toronto districtalso spans Eglinton—LawrenceScore 80
≈9,379 residents (immigrated 2011 to 2021)
How this query was built
The census publishes period of immigration in bands, and the most recent band is counted here directly. Recent arrivals concentrate very differently from the settled immigrant population, which a single immigrant-status figure cannot show.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Immigrated 2011 to 2021
higher
100%
Residents who immigrated between 2011 and 2021 — a published arrival-period class.
What this can’t tell you
The band covers a decade, so it mixes people who arrived a year before the census with people who arrived ten years before it. It carries no origin, language or immigration category.
Try changing it
· Compare with residents who immigrated before 1980.
· Add residents who know neither official language as an overlap.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto on Immigrated 2011 to 2021 (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
St Jamestown (Old Toronto) ranks #1 with a score of 91.2/100 across 37 blocks: ≈14,557 residents (immigrated 2011 to 2021). Don Valley Village (North York) ranks #2 with a score of 82/100 across 41 blocks: ≈9,148 residents (immigrated 2011 to 2021). It spans Don Valley North. Downtown (Harbourfront-CityPlace) ranks #3 with a score of 89.3/100 across 37 blocks: ≈12,148 residents (immigrated 2011 to 2021). North York ranks #4 with a score of 82.6/100 across 37 blocks: ≈9,930 residents (immigrated 2011 to 2021). Mount Pleasant West (Old Toronto) ranks #5 with a score of 79.6/100 across 38 blocks: ≈9,379 residents (immigrated 2011 to 2021). It spans Eglinton—Lawrence.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Immigrated 2011 to 2021 (2021). 5,476 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents who speak neither official language live in Toronto?
Knowledge of neither English nor French — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are Scarborough (north-east) (Scarborough), Scarborough (north-east 2) (Scarborough) and Davenport (Wallace Emerson). Scarborough (north-east) (Scarborough) leads with a score of 96.1/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈5,789 residents (neither English nor French). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Scarborough (north-east)in the Scarborough districtalso spans ScarboroughScore 96
≈5,789 residents (neither English nor French)
Scarborough (north-east 2)in the Scarborough districtalso spans ScarboroughScore 91
Kensington-Chinatownin the Old Toronto districtScore 90
≈3,561 residents (neither English nor French)
How this query was built
The fourth published class of the same table. It is a direct service-planning signal: these are the residents least likely to be reachable in either official language.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Neither English nor French
higher
100%
Residents who can converse in neither English nor French — a published class.
What this can’t tell you
It does not say which languages those residents do speak, how recently they arrived, or whether other household members can interpret. Counts are small and randomly rounded to base 5, so treat individual figures as approximate.
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· Add residents who immigrated between 2011 and 2021 as an overlap.
· Compare with residents who know both official languages.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto on Neither English nor French (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Scarborough (north-east) (Scarborough) ranks #1 with a score of 96.1/100 across 37 blocks: ≈5,789 residents (neither English nor French). It spans Scarborough. Scarborough (north-east 2) (Scarborough) ranks #2 with a score of 91.2/100 across 37 blocks: ≈3,277 residents (neither English nor French). It spans Scarborough. Davenport (Wallace Emerson) ranks #3 with a score of 90.1/100 across 37 blocks: ≈2,658 residents (neither English nor French). Keelesdale (York) ranks #4 with a score of 90/100 across 37 blocks: ≈2,673 residents (neither English nor French). Kensington-Chinatown (Old Toronto) ranks #5 with a score of 89.8/100 across 37 blocks: ≈3,561 residents (neither English nor French).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Neither English nor French (2021). 5,557 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do second-generation residents live in Toronto?
Canadian-born residents with at least one foreign-born parent — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the areas with the highest scores are University—Rosedale, Mount Pleasant West, and Davenport. University—Rosedale leads with a score of 93.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈19,957 residents (second generation). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 93
≈19,957 residents (second generation)
Mount Pleasant Westin the Old Toronto districtalso spans Eglinton—LawrenceScore 82
Downtownin the Harbourfront-CityPlace districtScore 89
≈21,414 residents (second generation)
Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junctionin the Old Toronto districtScore 88
≈11,713 residents (second generation)
How this query was built
Generation status is published per Dissemination Area and identifies Canadian-born residents with at least one parent born outside Canada — a group that immigrant status alone cannot see, because they are not immigrants.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Second generation
higher
100%
Canadian-born residents with at least one foreign-born parent — a published generation class.
What this can’t tell you
It carries no origin, language or religion, and it does not say which parent was born abroad or where.
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· Compare with first-generation residents.
· Add household language or knowledge of official languages as separate readings.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on Second generation (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas listed below.
University—Rosedale ranks #1 with a score of 93.2/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈19,957 residents (second generation). Mount Pleasant West ranks #2 with a score of 82.1/100 across 41 blocks, containing ≈14,862 residents (second generation). Davenport ranks #3 with a score of 90/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈14,117 residents (second generation). Downtown ranks #4 with a score of 89.2/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈21,414 residents (second generation). Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction ranks #5 with a score of 88.1/100 across 37 blocks, containing ≈11,713 residents (second generation).
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Second generation (2021). 5,477 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Where do residents in the South Asian category live in Toronto?
South Asian — a published Census 2021 visible-minority category, self-reported
The areas with the highest scores are Scarborough (east), Scarborough (north-east), and Scarborough (east 2). Scarborough (east) leads with a score of 92.1/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 11,367 South Asian residents. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Scarborough (east)in the Scarborough districtalso spans ScarboroughScore 92
≈11,367 residents (South Asian)
Scarborough (north-east)in the Scarborough districtalso spans ScarboroughScore 92
≈10,796 residents (South Asian)
Scarborough (east 2)in the Scarborough districtalso spans ScarboroughScore 90
Etobicokealso spans West Humber-ClairvilleScore 87
≈9,023 residents (South Asian)
How this query was built
StatCan publishes the visible-minority categories defined by the Employment Equity Act per Dissemination Area, self-reported by respondents. Each page here reports a single published category under its official label.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
South Asian
higher
100%
Residents who reported the South Asian visible-minority category — a published, self-reported class.
What this can’t tell you
These are statistical and legal categories, not descriptions of origin, language, religion or citizenship — each of those is a separate table that cannot be crossed with this one. Nothing here describes income, occupation or behaviour, and counts are randomly rounded to base 5.
Try changing it
· Compare two categories to see how differently they distribute.
· Compare with immigrant status, which answers a different question.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
The same query, retargeted
Where do residents in the Black category live in Toronto?
Top areas: Downtown, Humber River—Black Creek and York South—Weston — ≈8,384 residents (Black).
Same fields and weights, only the category swapped — adjust any of them on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Toronto based on the presence of South Asian residents, with higher ranks indicating a greater presence (weight 0.9). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Scarborough (east) ranks #1 with a score of 92.1/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 11,367 South Asian residents. Scarborough (north-east) ranks #2 with a score of 91.5/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 10,796 South Asian residents. Scarborough (east 2) ranks #3 with a score of 90.2/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 8,600 South Asian residents. St Jamestown ranks #4 with a score of 89.5/100 across 37 blocks, containing approximately 14,175 South Asian residents. Etobicoke ranks #5 with a score of 86.7/100 across 38 blocks, containing approximately 9,023 South Asian residents.
Each area is defined as a cluster of high-scoring blocks located within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: South Asian (2021). 5,477 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which parts of Toronto have the most residents walking or cycling to work?
Walking blended with cycling commuters — an active-commuting index (Census of Population 2021)
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are University—Rosedale, Waterfront Communities-The Island, and Davenport. University—Rosedale leads with a score of 98.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈8,555 residents (walked) and ≈1,373 residents (bicycle). Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 98
≈8,555 residents (walked)
≈1,373 residents (bicycle)
Waterfront Communities-The Islandin the Old Toronto districtScore 96
Trinity Bellwoodsin the Old Toronto districtScore 96
≈1,706 residents (walked)
≈1,291 residents (bicycle)
Toronto—Danforthin the Old Toronto districtScore 92
≈1,258 residents (walked)
≈674 residents (bicycle)
How this query was built
The two active modes of the published commuting table, ranked together. Neither alone identifies the genuinely walk-and-bike neighbourhoods: cycling concentrates along a few corridors and walking around job clusters, and this index finds where both are strong.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Walked
higher
55%
Residents whose main mode of commuting is walking — a published class.
Bicycle
higher
45%
Residents whose main mode of commuting is a bicycle — a published class.
What this can’t tell you
It ranks two counts rather than adding them, so it is an index over areas, not a total active-commuting figure. Both fields cover only the employed labour force with a usual workplace.
Try changing it
· Split it back into walking and cycling to see which drives an area.
· Add walkable street length for the supply side.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on Walked (higher ranks higher, weight 0.55) and Bicycle (higher ranks higher, weight 0.45). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
University—Rosedale ranks #1 with a score of 98.2/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈8,555 residents (walked) and ≈1,373 residents (bicycle). Waterfront Communities-The Island ranks #2 with a score of 96.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈6,127 residents (walked) and ≈848 residents (bicycle). Davenport ranks #3 with a score of 96.1/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈2,211 residents (walked) and ≈1,287 residents (bicycle). Trinity Bellwoods ranks #4 with a score of 96/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈1,706 residents (walked) and ≈1,291 residents (bicycle). Toronto—Danforth ranks #5 with a score of 91.9/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈1,258 residents (walked) and ≈674 residents (bicycle).
Fields scored: Walked (2021) and Bicycle (2021). 5,472 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which parts of Toronto have the most transit stops and the fewest car parks?
Transit stop count against parking count — a car-light access index (Overture)
In Toronto, the top areas are Davenport, Bayview Village, and Scarborough. Davenport leads with a score of 47.7/100 across 42 blocks, showing approximately 8 transit stops and 6 parking facilities. Bayview Village follows with 47.2/100 across 41 blocks. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Davenportin the Junction Triangle districtalso spans Corso Italia-DavenportScore 48
≈8 transit stops
≈6 parking facilities
Bayview Villagein the North York districtalso spans North YorkScore 47
High Park Northin the Old Toronto districtalso spans High Park-SwanseaScore 47
≈3 transit stops
≈2 parking facilities
East End-Danforthin the Old Toronto districtScore 48
≈3 transit stops
≈1 parking facilities
How this query was built
Transit stops scored up and mapped parking scored down. The pairing describes places built around arriving without a car.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
transit stop count
higher
55%
Count of mapped transit stops in the hex.
parking count
lower
45%
Count of mapped car parks, scored inverted so car-light areas rank higher.
What this can’t tell you
Neither field says how residents actually travel — for that, Canada publishes commuting mode, which is a separate and better field. On-street parking is largely unmapped.
Try changing it
· Add transit commuters, which is the measured behaviour.
· Drop the parking term to rank on transit presence alone.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Toronto based on transit stop count (weighted 0.55, higher ranks higher) and parking count (weighted 0.45, lower ranks higher). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Davenport ranks #1 with a score of 47.7/100 across 42 blocks, showing approximately 8 transit stops and 6 parking facilities. Bayview Village ranks #2 with a score of 47.2/100 across 41 blocks, showing approximately 5 transit stops and 5 parking facilities. Scarborough ranks #3 with a score of 47.8/100 across 38 blocks, showing approximately 2 transit stops and 0 parking facilities. High Park North ranks #4 with a score of 47.1/100 across 38 blocks, showing approximately 3 transit stops and 2 parking facilities. East End-Danforth ranks #5 with a score of 48.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing approximately 3 transit stops and 1 parking facility.
Fields scored: transit stop count and parking count. 5,696 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which of Toronto's nightlife areas are easiest to reach by transit?
Bar and nightlife venue count blended with transit stops — an access overlap index
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are Spadina—Fort York, Trinity Bellwoods (Old Toronto), and Annex (Old Toronto). Spadina—Fort York leads with a score of 55.1/100 across 41 blocks, featuring ≈90 bars & nightlife venues and ≈31 transit stops. Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Mapped nightlife venues alongside mapped transit stops. Both are observed geometry, so this index describes the built environment rather than any population.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
bar and nightlife
higher
60%
Rollup count of mapped bars and nightlife venues.
transit stop count
higher
40%
Count of mapped transit stops in the hex.
What this can’t tell you
Stop counts carry no timetable, so late-night service — the thing that matters for getting home — is invisible here. Venue counts carry no capacity or licensing hours.
Try changing it
· Drop the transit term to rank on venue density alone.
· Add the 20-24 age band to weigh a resident base into the same view.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Toronto based on bar and nightlife (weighted 0.6) and transit stop count (weighted 0.4). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Spadina—Fort York ranks #1 with a score of 55.1/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈90 bars & nightlife venues and ≈31 transit stops. Trinity Bellwoods (Old Toronto) ranks #2 with a score of 39.4/100 across 36 blocks, featuring ≈90 bars & nightlife venues and ≈0 transit stops. Annex (Old Toronto) ranks #3 with a score of 39.5/100 across 32 blocks, with ≈38 bars & nightlife venues and ≈15 transit stops. Roncesvalles (Parkdale—High Park) ranks #4 with a score of 34.4/100 across 23 blocks, showing ≈19 bars & nightlife venues and ≈1 transit stops. Old Toronto ranks #5 with a score of 18.3/100 across 35 blocks, with ≈9 bars & nightlife venues and ≈8 transit stops.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: bar and nightlife and transit stop count. 5,557 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which parts of Toronto have many transit commuters but few mapped stops?
Public-transit commuters against mapped transit stops — a coverage gap index
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are Oakwood Vaughan, South Parkdale, and St Jamestown. Oakwood Vaughan leads with a score of 92.8/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈3,856 residents (public transit) and ≈0 transit stops. These areas are clusters of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Canada is one of the few countries where both sides of this question are available: stated commuting behaviour from the census and mapped stop counts from Overture. Ranking commuters up and stops down finds where people rely on transit that is thinly mapped near their homes.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Public transit
higher
55%
Residents whose main mode of commuting is public transit — a published class.
transit stop count
lower
45%
Count of mapped transit stops, scored inverted so thin coverage ranks higher.
What this can’t tell you
Commuters are counted at home and stops where they stand, so a high score can simply mean people walk a few blocks to a busy corridor. Stop counts carry no frequency, and the May 2021 reference date sits inside pandemic travel restrictions.
Try changing it
· Invert the stop term to find the best-served transit-commuter areas instead.
· Add walkable street length to see how easily those stops are reached.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Toronto based on Public transit (higher ranks higher, weight 0.55) and transit stop count (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas listed below.
Oakwood Vaughan ranks #1 with a score of 92.8/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈3,856 residents (public transit) and ≈0 transit stops. South Parkdale ranks #2 with a score of 92.4/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈5,022 residents (public transit) and ≈1 transit stops. St Jamestown ranks #3 with a score of 92.2/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈7,817 residents (public transit) and ≈3 transit stops. Davenport ranks #4 with a score of 90/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈3,656 residents (public transit) and ≈2 transit stops. Downtown ranks #5 with a score of 89.7/100 across 37 blocks, with ≈3,168 residents (public transit) and ≈0 transit stops.
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped when they are within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Public transit (2021) and transit stop count. 5,476 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which busy parts of Toronto have the fewest transit stops?
Population against mapped transit stops — a transit coverage gap index
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are University—Rosedale, Downtown, and Mount Pleasant West. University—Rosedale leads with a score of 94/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈93,517 residents and ≈3 transit stops. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius, useful for exploring areas with these characteristics.
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 94
Residents scored up and mapped stops scored down, so areas with a large resident base and few stops rank highest.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Total population
higher
55%
Published total population — the local demand base.
transit stop count
lower
45%
Count of mapped transit stops, scored inverted so thin coverage ranks higher.
What this can’t tell you
Stop counts carry no service frequency and no walking distance to a stop just outside the hex, so an area next to a métro station can rank as thin. It is a mapped-presence gap, not a measure of accessibility.
Try changing it
· Swap the population term for transit commuters — the measured demand.
· Invert the stop term to find the best-served dense areas instead.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on Total population (higher ranks higher, weight 0.55) and transit stop count (lower ranks higher, weight 0.45). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
University—Rosedale ranks #1 with a score of 94/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈93,517 residents and ≈3 transit stops. Downtown ranks #2 with a score of 93.7/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈63,047 residents and ≈0 transit stops. Mount Pleasant West ranks #3 with a score of 89.1/100 across 38 blocks, showing ≈61,044 residents and ≈4 transit stops. Oakwood Vaughan ranks #4 with a score of 91.4/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈35,259 residents and ≈0 transit stops. Davenport ranks #5 with a score of 91.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈37,684 residents and ≈1 transit stops.
Fields scored: Total population (2021) and transit stop count. 5,562 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Which parts of Toronto have the densest walkable streets and transit?
Walkable street length blended with transit stop count — a walkability index (Overture)
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are Bay Street Corridor, Annex, and Blake-Jones. Bay Street Corridor leads with a score of 67/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈0.17 km of walkable streets and ≈31 transit stops. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Bay Street Corridorin the Old Toronto districtalso spans DowntownScore 67
Metres of walkable street and the number of transit stops, both counted from mapped geometry in the same hex. Together they describe how much of the network you can use on foot and how easily you can arrive without a car.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
pedestrian length m
higher
55%
Metres of mapped walkable street in the hex.
transit stop count
higher
45%
Count of mapped transit stops in the hex.
What this can’t tell you
Street length is not street quality, and stop counts carry no service frequency — several rarely-served bus stops outrank one métro station on this index. Winter conditions are invisible in mapped geometry.
Try changing it
· Drop the transit term to rank on street network alone.
· Add residents who walk to work — Canada publishes that directly.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on pedestrian length (higher ranks higher, weight 0.55) and transit stop count (higher ranks higher, weight 0.45). The top-scoring blocks are then grouped into the areas below.
Bay Street Corridor ranks #1 with a score of 67/100 across 41 blocks, showing ≈0.17 km of walkable streets and ≈31 transit stops. Annex ranks #2 with a score of 57.6/100 across 38 blocks, showing ≈0.13 km of walkable streets and ≈15 transit stops. Blake-Jones ranks #3 with a score of 54.1/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0.11 km of walkable streets and ≈7 transit stops. Danforth ranks #4 with a score of 52.1/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈0.11 km of walkable streets and ≈3 transit stops. Downtown ranks #5 with a score of 47.5/100 across 40 blocks, showing ≈0.12 km of walkable streets and ≈1 transit stop.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: pedestrian length m and transit stop count. 5,696 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are Spadina—Fort York, University—Rosedale, and Davenport. Spadina—Fort York leads with a score of 99.3/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈39.4 million m³ of building volume. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Spadina—Fort Yorkin the Financial District districtScore 99
≈39.4 million m³ of building volume
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 95
All fourteen mapped building types summed into one figure, so the answer is total built mass rather than any single use. The members are added before ranking, which is why this reads as a measurement and not as an index of separate signals.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
building volume
higher
100%
Every mapped building subtype, summed — the area's total built volume in m3.
What this can’t tell you
Volume is not population, floor area or occupancy: a warehouse and an apartment block of the same size count the same. It also says nothing about height — a wide low building can out-measure a narrow tall one — and heights are partly modelled where Overture lacks a measurement.
Try changing it
· Drop everything but residential to see where people are housed rather than where mass is.
· Swap in commercial and retail only for a view of the working city.
· Add resident counts to compare built mass against how many people it holds.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto on building volume (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas below.
Spadina—Fort York ranks #1 with a score of 99.3/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈39.4 million m³ of building volume. University—Rosedale ranks #2 with a score of 94.6/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈20.9 million m³ of building volume. Davenport ranks #3 with a score of 89.9/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈8.5 million m³ of building volume. Downtown ranks #4 with a score of 86.8/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈7.3 million m³ of building volume. Old Toronto ranks #5 with a score of 86.4/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈6.8 million m³ of building volume.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: building volume. 5,557 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Main mode of commuting: bicycle — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the highest-ranking areas are Downtown (south-west), St Jamestown (Old Toronto) and South Parkdale (Old Toronto). Downtown (south-west) leads with a score of 98.1/100 across 37 blocks, where the data shows ≈1,337 residents (bicycle). Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
Downtown (south)in the Harbourfront-CityPlace districtalso spans DowntownScore 95
≈848 residents (bicycle)
Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junctionin the Old Toronto districtScore 94
≈634 residents (bicycle)
How this query was built
A published commuting class, counted on its own. Cycling to work is heavily concentrated in a handful of neighbourhoods in every Canadian city, which makes it a sharp locational signal.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Bicycle
higher
100%
Residents whose main mode of commuting is a bicycle — a published class.
What this can’t tell you
It records the main mode only, so someone who cycles two days a week and takes transit three is counted under transit. Winter conditions are invisible in a May reference date.
Try changing it
· Add mapped bike-share stations as an overlap.
· Compare with walking commuters.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This analysis ranks every block in Toronto based on Bicycle (higher ranks higher, weight 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into specific areas.
Downtown (south-west) ranks #1 with a score of 98.1/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,337 residents (bicycle). St Jamestown (Old Toronto) ranks #2 with a score of 97.5/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,401 residents (bicycle). South Parkdale (Old Toronto) ranks #3 with a score of 97.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈1,183 residents (bicycle). Downtown (south) (Harbourfront-CityPlace) ranks #4 with a score of 94.8/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈848 residents (bicycle). Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction (Old Toronto) ranks #5 with a score of 94.2/100 across 37 blocks, showing ≈634 residents (bicycle).
Each area represents a cluster of high-scoring blocks, grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Bicycle (2021). 5,472 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Main mode of commuting: walked — Census of Population 2021
In Toronto, the areas with the highest scores are University—Rosedale, Downtown (south), and Davenport. University—Rosedale leads with a score of 98.9/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈8,555 residents. Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks within a 1,200 m radius.
University—Rosedalein the Old Toronto districtScore 99
≈8,555 residents (walked)
Downtown (south)in the Old Toronto districtalso spans DowntownScore 97
A published commuting class, counted directly. Walking to work is the strongest available signal that homes and jobs sit in the same place — which is exactly what a ground-floor retail catchment needs.
Field
Ranks higher when
Weight
Why it’s here
Walked
higher
100%
Residents whose main mode of commuting is walking — a published class.
What this can’t tell you
It covers the employed labour force with a usual workplace only, and the May 2021 reference date sits inside a period of unusual work-from-home rates.
Try changing it
· Add walkable street length to see how the two readings line up.
· Compare with cycling commuters.
All of these are adjustable on the Toronto map on the Free Tier.
Full breakdown & sources
This query ranks every block in Toronto based on its Walked score (higher ranks higher, with a weight of 0.9), then groups the top-scoring blocks into the areas listed below.
University—Rosedale ranks #1 with a score of 98.9/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈8,555 residents. Downtown (south) ranks #2 with a score of 97.4/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈6,127 residents. Davenport ranks #3 with a score of 95.2/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈2,211 residents. Downtown (south-west) ranks #4 with a score of 94.3/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈1,706 residents. Downtown (south-west 2) ranks #5 with a score of 93/100 across 37 blocks, representing ≈2,215 residents.
Each area is a cluster of high-scoring blocks grouped within a 1,200 m radius.
Fields scored: Walked (2021). 5,472 of 5,932 blocks in Toronto were eligible and ranked. Last computed 2026-08-14.
Every query ranks Toronto block by block on the fields it names, combines those ranks into a 0–100 score using the weights shown, then groups the highest-scoring blocks into areas. Sources: StatCan Census 2021. Because the score is a blend of ranks rather than a ratio, it tells you how areas compare with each other — not how many of anything there are per resident.
Each block is scored as a weighted percentile rank over available signals, renormalised by data coverage, rescaled to 0-100; blocks are H3 resolution 9 hexagons. Areas were formed with the score cluster engine at a 1.2 km radius, keeping the 5 strongest. Change the radius on the map to widen or tighten them.
Areas are only ranked where the thing being measured could actually exist, so a gap search cannot present empty parkland as an opportunity. Shops, homes and offices need a building; transit stops, EV chargers and bike docks only need a street or path. Anywhere the measure is already present counts as a candidate by definition.
Dating the numbers
The Census of Population is a single-day count taken every five years.
Places, buildings and transportation come from a dated Overture release. A place record means the venue is mapped, not that it is licensed, open, or of any particular size.
StatCan Census 2021 is a single vintage, so nothing here describes growth, decline or any change over time.
“Share aged 65 and over” is computed by this pipeline from published components; the publisher does not release it directly.
“Unemployment rate” is computed by this pipeline from published components; the publisher does not release it directly.
Counted as residents aged 20–24 on 11 May 2021, the StatCan Census 2021 reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 25–34 on 11 May 2021, the StatCan Census 2021 reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 85–120 on 11 May 2021, the StatCan Census 2021 reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
Counted as residents aged 0–14 on 11 May 2021, the StatCan Census 2021 reference date. Those residents are older now; census age bands are never rolled forward, because people move in, move away and die, and the published band cannot be re-aged without a full cohort model.
“Visible-minority share” is computed by this pipeline from published components; the publisher does not release it directly.
How far each answer can be pushed
Each question is labelled with a tier. The tier caps what the answer may claim, whatever the numbers say.
T4 — This is a ranking of places, not a measurement of people. The signals it combines are counted in different universes — the data contains no table crossing them — so a high rank means both signals rank high in the same area, not that they describe the same residents.
Builds MapBees's location-intelligence pipeline end to end — census and Overture Maps ingestion, H3 hex scoring, and the map interface — and writes the methodology behind every number on the site.
