In this Neighbourhood Guide, you'll find out more about the people who live here as well as the schools, parks and recreation facilities, homes, and more.
A charming and family-friendly neighbourhood with a village feel and tree-lined streets.
Homes in Blake-Jones are mostly Victorian and Edwardian styles, with semi-detached and 2-storey houses.
A mix of families with young children and professionals, and a strong sense of community.
Great schools with many different special program options, quick access to downtown Toronto.
Blake-Jones has a consistent population, and is popular with families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Within Riverdale is the little neighbourhood of Blake-Jones, with its tree-lined streets and homes built from the 1870s to the 1930s. Situated within Blake-Jones is a region residents refer to as "The Pocket." The moniker has persisted in part because of the "village feel" of the neighbourhood. Victorian and Edwardian styles, semi-detached and 2-storey houses are most common in Blake-Jones and residents enjoy quick access to downtown Toronto.
People & Families in Blake-Jones
Families with kids make up 41% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 21% of households and 31% of households are one person living alone. People in Blake-Jones come from 120 different ethnic origins, and 33% are first-generation immigrants, while 30% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
3,125
Neighbourhood Population
7,727
Household Size
- 1 person - 30%
- 2 persons - 30%
- 3 persons - 16%
- 4 persons - 12%
- 5 or more persons - 8%
Household Types
- One-person households - 30%
- Non-family households - 4%
- Families with children - 40%
- Couples without children - 20%
- Multiple families in household - 2%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 33%
- 2 children - 24%
- 3 or more children - 11%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 18%
- 15 to 64 years - 70%
- 65 years and over - 11%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 22%
- Canadian - 20%
- Irish - 18%
- Scottish - 16%
- Chinese - 13%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 14%
- 35 to 44 years - 20%
- 45 to 54 years - 23%
- 55 to 64 years - 18%
- 65 to 74 years - 11%
- 75 to 84 years - 5%
- 85 years and over - 3%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 6%
- 5 to 9 years - 6%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 16%
- 40 to 49 years - 15%
- 50 to 59 years - 14%
- 60 to 69 years - 8%
- over 70 years - 5%
Blake-Jones Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, and secondary special programs. There are 11 public schools, 4 Catholic schools, and 2 alternative/special schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, and Fine Arts.
Public Schools
11
Catholic Schools
4
Public
- Wilkinson Junior Public School
- Blake Street Junior Public School
- Riverdale Collegiate Institute
- Monarch Park Collegiate Institute
- Earl Haig Public School
- Frankland Community School
- Kapapamahchakwew - Wandering Spirit School
- ÉÉ La Mosaïque
- ÉS Michelle-O'Bonsawin
- Earl Grey Senior Public School
- Collège français secondaire
Catholic
Alternative/Special
Having Fun in Blake-Jones
Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in Blake-Jones feature playgrounds for kids. There are 2 parks in this neighbourhood, with 6 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
2
Number of Recreation Facilities
6
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 2
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamond - 1
- Splash Pads - 2
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Getting Around in Blake-Jones
There are 49 transit stops in Blake-Jones. Rail stations include Woodbine Station. In Blake-Jones, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly medium commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 92%
- Commute to another city - 8%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 35%
- Transit - 48%
- Walk/bike - 16%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 28%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 35%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 15%
- 60 minutes and over - 10%
- Less than 15 minutes - 10%
Work and Education in Blake-Jones
In Blake-Jones, 49% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 72% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 24%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 4%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 3%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 7%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 7%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
- $200,000 and over - 10%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 22%
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 19%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 13%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 13%
- Educational services - 12%
- Health care and social assistance - 8%
Employment
- Employed - 59% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 35% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Blake-Jones Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 32% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 16%
- Semi-detached house - 26%
- Duplex - 5%
- Row house - 11%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 25%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 15%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 2%
- Not condominium - 97%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 21%
- 2 bedrooms - 24%
- 3 bedrooms - 34%
- No bedrooms - 2%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 15%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 20%
- 1981 to 1990 - 5%
- 1991 to 2000 - 2%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 70%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 54%
- Renter - 46%