Toronto Neighbourhoods
Forest Hill North

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.

Neighbourhood Vibe

Forest Hill North is a picturesque and affluent neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.

Property Pulse

Homes in Forest Hill North are mostly condos and apartments, with spacious interiors and renovated features.

Community Canvas

Forest Hill North is home to highly educated residents from 133 different ethnic origins.

What You'll Love

You'll love the beautiful parks, excellent schools, and diverse community in Forest Hill North.

Have a look around Forest Hill North.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with highly educated people, people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Forest Hill is one of Toronto’s wealthiest neighbourhoods. Historically, when they were built in the the 1920s and 1930s, it was mandatory that every Forest Hill home be planned by an architect, and that a tree was planted at the facade of each property. Forest Hill is one of Toronto's more pictorial regions. Its scenery offers a combination of numerous parkettes, gently sloping hills, and winding roads, providing the neighbourhood with a special appeal.

People & Families in Forest Hill North

Families with kids make up 39% of households in Forest Hill North, while couples without children make up 20% of households and 35% of households are one person living alone. People in Forest Hill North come from 133 different ethnic origins, and 44% are first-generation immigrants, while 26% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

5,425

Neighbourhood Population

12,806

Household Size

  • 1 person - 35%
  • 2 persons - 28%
  • 3 persons - 14%
  • 4 persons - 14%
  • 5 or more persons - 7%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 35%
  • Non-family households - 4%
  • Families with children - 39%
  • Couples without children - 19%
  • Multiple families in household - 0%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 29%
  • 2 children - 25%
  • 3 or more children - 10%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 16%
  • 15 to 64 years - 67%
  • 65 years and over - 16%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Polish - 21%
  • Russian - 16%
  • Canadian - 13%
  • Filipino - 12%
  • Jewish - 9%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 1%
  • 25 to 34 years - 13%
  • 35 to 44 years - 19%
  • 45 to 54 years - 20%
  • 55 to 64 years - 20%
  • 65 to 74 years - 14%
  • 75 to 84 years - 7%
  • 85 years and over - 3%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 5%
  • 10 to 14 years - 5%
  • 15 to 19 years - 5%
  • 20 to 29 years - 12%
  • 30 to 39 years - 13%
  • 40 to 49 years - 14%
  • 50 to 59 years - 14%
  • 60 to 69 years - 11%
  • over 70 years - 8%

Forest Hill North Schools

This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 1 private school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Montessori, French Immersion, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate.

Public Schools

10

Catholic Schools

5

Private Schools

1

Having Fun in Forest Hill North

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 4 parks in this neighbourhood, with 17 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.

Number of Parks

4

Number of Recreation Facilities

17

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 2
  • Arena - 1
  • Rinks - 2
  • Tennis Courts - 4
  • Ball Diamonds - 3
  • Sports Field - 1
  • Track - 1
  • Trails - 3
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Getting Around in Forest Hill North

There are 53 transit stops in Forest Hill North. Rail stations include Eglinton West Station. In Forest Hill North, 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 - 86%
  • Commute to another city - 13%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 48%
  • Transit - 43%
  • Walk/bike - 5%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 27%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 36%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 14%
  • 60 minutes and over - 10%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 12%

Work and Education in Forest Hill North

This neighbourhood is popular with highly educated people, with 58% of adult residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 81% having any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 17%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 7%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 6%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 4%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 4%
  • $200,000 and over - 18%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 20%
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 19%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 18%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 16%
  • Health care and social assistance - 15%
  • Educational services - 8%

Employment

  • Employed - 65% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 5% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 29% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Forest Hill North Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly condos and apartments. Forest Hill North has a consistent population, with 40% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly renter-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 26%
  • Semi-detached house - 0%
  • Duplex - 2%
  • Row house - 0%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 6%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 63%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 8%
  • Not condominium - 91%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 37%
  • 2 bedrooms - 26%
  • 3 bedrooms - 12%
  • No bedrooms - 1%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 21%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 34%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 8%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 4%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 1%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 1%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 1%
  • 1960 or before - 48%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 34%
  • Renter - 65%

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