Livability Score

85
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) A+
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Juice and Java Cafe and Catering
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Remarkable Bean
Coffee Shop
The Haven
Coffee Shop
Country Style
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Grinder
Coffee Shop
Fade In: Cafe
Coffee Shop
Savoury Grounds Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
The Porch Light
Coffee Shop
All Starz
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Time
Coffee Shop
Lazy Daisy's
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Gallery Coffee Bakery
Coffee Shop
Black Pony
Coffee Shop
Punjabi Chaat Palace
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Press Books Coffee Vinyl
Coffee Shop
East Toronto Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Fox Theatre
Cinema
Robert Mede Gallery
Art Gallery
Cineplex Cinemas Beaches
Cinema
Shamrock Bowl & Restobar
Bowling Alley
The Redwood
Theatre Arts
Danforth Bowl
Bowling Alley
Tchotchke House (Crazy Doll House)
Attraction
Red Sandcastle Theatre
Theatre Arts
Birchmount Stadium
Stadium
The Opera House
Theatre Arts
Bell Estate
Attraction
Toronto Chinese Archway
Attraction
Old Don Jail
Museum
The Danforth Music Hall
Theatre Arts
Riverdale Farm
Zoo
Todmorden Mills
Attraction
Young Centre for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Fantasy Farm
Attraction
Toronto Christmas Market
Attraction
Distillery historic district
Attraction
Distillery District
Attraction
Deaf Culture Centre
Museum
Holcim Gallery
Art Gallery
City View Drive-In
Cinema
Evergreen Brick Works
Attraction
Food and Drink (24) A+
Captain Jack
Bar
A&W
Fast Food
Nutty Chocolatier
Sweets
6ix Pizza
Fast Food
LCBO
Alcohol
The Salty Dog
Bar
Souvlaki Hut
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
The Stone Lion
Bar
Pizza Nova
Fast Food
Kew Gardens Snack Bar
Fast Food
Beaches n' Cream
Fast Food
Breakwall BBQ & Smokehouse
Bar
La Diperie
Sweets
Pizza Pizza
Fast Food
Ed's Real Scoop
Sweets
Ed's Real Scoop
Sweets
Bagels on Fire
Fast Food
Maestro’s Gourmet Pizza
Fast Food
The Hideout On The Beach
Bar
The Belgian Chocolate Shop
Sweets
Booster Juice
Fast Food
The Bulging Burger
Fast Food
Johnny Catch Fish N Chips
Fast Food
Fitness (5) A+
FitnessWorks For Women
Gym
Beaches Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Balmy Beach Community Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Bomb Fitness
Gym
Thrive Fit
Gym
Centre 55
Community Centre
Training Pad
Gym
Fairmount Park Community Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Main Square Community Centre
Community Centre
Applegrove Community Complex
Community Centre
Terry Fox Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Oaks 'n Acorns
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Secord Community Centre
Community Centre
AccessPoint Danforth
Community Centre
Earl Beatty Community Centre
Community Centre
Oakridge Community Centre
Community Centre
New Frontier Fitness
Gym
Danforth Karate Academy
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Matty Eckler Community Recreation Centre
Community Centre
East York Civic Centre
Community Centre
Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre
Community Centre
Hone Fitness
Gym
Groceries (9) A+
Foodland
Grocery Store
Carload on the Beach
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Rowe Beach Market
Grocery Store
Bruno’s Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Tori's Bakeshop
Bakery
The Big Carrot
Grocery Store
Your Independent Grocer
Grocery Store
Fearless Meat
Butcher
Naturally Yours
Health Food
Manke Fruits And Vegetables
Grocery Store
No Frills
Grocery Store
B.K. Natural Foods
Grocery Store
BJ Supermarket
Grocery Store
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Danforth Village
Grocery Store
Janny Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Valu-mart
Grocery Store
Moberly Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Celena's Bakery
Bakery
Royal Beef
Butcher
Loblaws
Grocery Store
Beadworks
Bakery
FreshCo
Grocery Store
M&M Food Market
Butcher
Parks (27) A+
Kew Gardens
Park
Pantry Park
Park
Kew Beach Park
Park
Ivan Forrest Gardens
Park
Glen Stewart Park
Park
Jeff Sloan Park
Park
Balmy Beach
Park
Love Crescent Parkette
Park
Edgewood Parkette
Park
Woodbine Beach Park
Park
Cassels Avenue Playground
Park
Orchard Park
Park
Woodbine Park
Park
Cairns Ave Parkette
Park
Bowmore Kindergarten Playground
Playground
Norwood Park
Park
Maughan Crescent Parkette
Park
Bowmore Park Playground
Playground
Moncur Playground
Playground
Fairmount Park
Park
Moncur Playground
Park
Ashbridge's Bay Park
Park
Ed McCleverty equal access playground
Playground
Kildonan Park
Park
East Toronto Athletic Field
Park
Shops (35) A+
M Boutique
Clothing
Coles
Books
Posh Boutique
Clothing
Bell
Electronics
Circle K
Convenience Store
The Artisans
Fashion
Seagull Classics
Furniture
Planet X
Toys
First Choice Haircutters
Hairdresser
Mastermind Toys
Toys
The Source
Electronics
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Essential Natural Memory Foam Mattresses
Furniture
Pet Valu
Pets
Shear Madness Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Coquette Studios
Florist
Satech Wireless
Electronics
K & S Milk Store
Convenience Store
Beach Food Mart
Convenience Store
Cycle Solutions
Bicycle
Global Pet Foods
Pets
Miras Vintage Store
Clothing
Eye Candy
Optician
Serenity Hair Design
Hairdresser
Beach Plaza Variety
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Dorset Park (A+)

2. McGregor Park (A+)

3. Silverstone (A+)

4. Stonegate (A+)

5. Mount Olive (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 16.6% take public transportation in The Beaches.
Public Transit Stops (52)
Stops & Stations A+
Bellefair Avenue
Transit Stop
Bellefair Avenue
Bus Stop
Bellefair Avenue
Transit Stop
Hambly Ave at Queen St East North Side
Bus Stop
Wineva Avenue
Transit Stop
Queen Street East
Bus Stop
Wineva Avenue
Transit Stop
Williamson Road
Bus Stop
Elmer Avenue
Transit Stop
Elmer Avenue
Transit Stop
Southwood Drive
Bus Stop
Glen Manor Drive
Transit Stop
Williamson Road
Bus Stop
Glen Manor Drive
Transit Stop
Woodbine Avenue
Transit Stop
Woodbine Ave at Queen Street East
Bus Stop
Queen Street East
Bus Stop
Glen Ames
Bus Stop
Woodbine Avenue
Transit Stop
Glen Ames
Bus Stop
Norway Avenue
Bus Stop
Columbine Avenue
Bus Stop
Woodbine Ave at Kewbeach Ave
Bus Stop
Kingston Road
Bus Stop
Woodbine Avenue
Transit Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
16.6% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Thorncrest Village (A+)

2. Bridle Path (A+)

3. Centre Island (A-)

4. Toronto Islands (C)

5. Algonquin Island (C-)

cost of living F

The cost of living in The Beaches is 126/100 - which is 13% higher than Ontario.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Parma Court (A-)

2. Flemingdon Park (B+)

3. Scarborough City Centre (B)

4. Parkway Forest (B)

5. Crescent Town (B)

crime A+

The Beaches crime rates are 1,545 per 100k, which is 50% lower than Ontario
Property Crime
1,148 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
397 crimes per 100k A+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Allenby (A+)

2. Armour Heights (A+)

3. Baby Point (A+)

4. Banbury (A+)

5. Bedford Park (A+)

employment A+

The median income in The Beaches is $135,114 - which is 55% higher than Ontario.
Med. Household Income
$135,114 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.3% B
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Wellington Place (A+)

2. Highland Creek (A+)

3. North Riverdale (A+)

4. Markland Wood (A+)

5. Morning side Heights (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Simple Cures Integrative Medicine Clinic
Doctor
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Appletree Medical Centre
Doctor
Glen Manor Pharmacy
Clinic
Toronto Fire Station 227
Fire Station
Balsam Dental
Dentist
Woods Drugstore
Pharmacy
Beech Medical Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Toronto Fire Station 226
Fire Station
North Shores Dental
Dentist
Vitality Compounding Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Guardian
Pharmacy
East End Community Health Centre
Clinic
Toothlife Studio
Dentist
Upper Beach Health & Wellness
Clinic
Toronto Police - 55 Division
Police
Upper Beach Health & Wellness
Doctor
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
L & A Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. S. P. Lee
Doctor
Dr. Edmund Lee
Dentist
Walk-in Medical Clinic
Doctor
Danforth-Main Medical Offices
Doctor
Peoples Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Algonquin Island (A+)

2. Armdale (A+)

3. Banbury (A+)

4. Guildwood (A+)

5. Humberlea (A+)

housing B

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

1. West Rouge (A+)

2. Port Union (A+)

3. Lawrence Park (A+)

4. Highland Creek (A+)

5. Teddington Park (A+)

schools A+

The The Beaches graduation rate is 93% - which is 10% higher than Ontario
School Test Scores
85% A+
High School Grad. Rates
93% A
Elementary Schools (4) A+
Kew Beach Junior Public School
Williamson Road Junior Public School
St Denis Catholic School
Norway Junior Public School
Balmy Beach Community School
St John Catholic School
Beaches Alternative Junior School
Kimberley Junior Public School
Bowmore Road Junior and Senior Public School
Adam Beck Junior Public School
ÉÉC Georges-Étienne-Cartier
Courcelette Public School
Duke of Connaught Junior and Senior Public School
Equinox Holistic Alternative School
Roden Public School
Blantyre Public School
Gledhill Junior Public School
Earl Haig Public School
Springboard Terry Fox House
William J McCordic School
St Brigid Catholic School
Secord Elementary School
Earl Beatty Junior and Senior Public School
St Joseph Catholic School
Leslieville Junior Public School
High Schools (0) F
Notre Dame Catholic High School
Malvern Collegiate Institute
Neil McNeil High School
Monarch Park Collegiate Institute
School of Life Experience
St Patrick Catholic Secondary School
Riverdale Collegiate Institute
Michael Garron Hospital formerly TEGH
Michael Garron Hospital
Turning Point - Everett/Jones
Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School
Greenwood Secondary School
Kapapamahchakwew - Wandering Spirit Scho
Subway Academy I
Caring and Safe Schools LC4
Springboard - Jones
Turning Point - Logan/Jones
East York Alternative Secondary School
East York Collegiate Institute
Eastdale Collegiate Institute
SEED Alternative School
Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute
CALC Secondary School
City Adult Learning Centre
SATEC @ W A Porter Collegiate Institute
See more The Beaches education data

Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Mount Pleasant West (A+)

2. Trefann Court (A+)

3. South St. James Town (A+)

4. Little Malta (A+)

5. Grange Park (A+)

ratings A+

The Beaches has an overall rating of 90% from 7 reviews.
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User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Swansea (A+)

2. Chaplin Estates (A+)

3. York Univeristy Heights (A+)

4. Alderwood (A+)

5. High Park North (A+)

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The Beaches Area Facts

  • The Beaches has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • The Beaches crime rates are 47% lower than the Toronto average
  • Cost of living in The Beaches is 11% higher than the Toronto average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Kew Gardens
      Pantry Park
      Kew Beach Park
      Ivan Forrest Gardens
      Glen Stewart Park
      Jeff Sloan Park
      Balmy Beach
      Love Crescent Parkette

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      Captain Jack
      A&W
      Nutty Chocolatier
      6ix Pizza
      LCBO
      The Salty Dog
      Souvlaki Hut
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in The Beaches? Of all people who commute, 16.6% take public transportation in The Beaches.
      Drive to Work
      28%

      9% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      17%

      8% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in The Beaches? The cost of living in The Beaches is 126/100 - which is 13% higher than Ontario.
      The Beaches
      126

      26% more expensive than average

      Toronto
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in The Beaches? The Beaches crime rates are 1,545, which are 50% lower than Ontario
      Total Crime
      1,545 per 100k people

      63% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 65

      63% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -15%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in The Beaches? The median income in The Beaches is $135,114 which is 55% higher than Ontario.
      Median household income
      $135,11464% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      69%8% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      34% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

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

      Pharmacies

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

      Doctors

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

      B Housing

      What are The Beaches home prices? The Beaches home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Ontario
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      8% lower than the CDN average

      A+ The Beaches Schools

      Does The Beaches have good schools? The The Beaches graduation rate is 93% - which is 10% higher than Ontario
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      11% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      54%

      117% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      85%

      28% higher than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is The Beaches a good place to live? The Beaches has an overall rating of 90% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      7 total surveys

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