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 diverse and vibrant community with a strong sense of cultural identity.
Mix of older homes, single-detached and semi-detached houses, and high-rise apartments.
A melting pot of different ethnicities and generations, fostering a rich and diverse community.
Numerous parks and recreational facilities, great schools, and convenient transit options.
This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with families with teens, people in their 20s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Glenfield-Jane Heights, also known as Jane-Finch, was originally developed as a model suburb in the 1960s in response to the rapid urban growth of Toronto. The neighbourhood is made up of single-family detached and semi-detached houses, along with a large number of high-rise apartment buildings. Being one of the most visible minority concentrated communities in the City of Toronto, the Jane-Finch community hosts a number of cultural activities.
People & Families in Glenfield-Jane Heights
Families with kids make up 55% of households in Glenfield-Jane Heights, while couples without children make up 13% of households and 20% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 144 different ethnic origins, and 62% are first-generation immigrants, while 33% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
9,910
Neighbourhood Population
30,491
Household Size
- 1 person - 19%
- 2 persons - 24%
- 3 persons - 20%
- 4 persons - 18%
- 5 or more persons - 17%
Household Types
- One-person households - 19%
- Non-family households - 5%
- Families with children - 54%
- Couples without children - 13%
- Multiple families in household - 7%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 35%
- 2 children - 27%
- 3 or more children - 16%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 18%
- 15 to 64 years - 64%
- 65 years and over - 16%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Italian - 14%
- Vietnamese - 11%
- Jamaican - 9%
- Chinese - 7%
- Canadian - 6%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 10%
- 35 to 44 years - 15%
- 45 to 54 years - 23%
- 55 to 64 years - 20%
- 65 to 74 years - 14%
- 75 to 84 years - 11%
- 85 years and over - 4%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 6%
- 10 to 14 years - 6%
- 15 to 19 years - 7%
- 20 to 29 years - 13%
- 30 to 39 years - 10%
- 40 to 49 years - 11%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 9%
- over 70 years - 9%
Glenfield-Jane Heights Schools
Glenfield-Jane Heights has elementary special programs and secondary special programs. There are 11 public schools and 7 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Gifted/Talented Program, French Immersion, Advanced Placement, Montessori, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
11
Catholic Schools
7
Public
Having Fun in Glenfield-Jane Heights
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and skating. There are 16 parks in Glenfield-Jane Heights, with 71 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 4.
Number of Parks
16
Number of Recreation Facilities
71
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 12
- Pools - 3
- Rink - 1
- Tennis Courts - 6
- Basketball Courts - 4
- Ball Diamonds - 6
- Sports Fields - 6
- Community Centres - 3
- Splash Pad - 1
- Sports Courts - 3
- Outdoor Games Facilities - 16
- Trails - 5
- Arts/Performance Facility - 1
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gyms - 3
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Getting Around in Glenfield-Jane Heights
There are 137 transit stops in Glenfield-Jane Heights. Rail stations include Downsview Park Station. In Glenfield-Jane Heights, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 66%
- Commute to another city - 33%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 61%
- Transit - 34%
- Walk/bike - 2%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 28%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 26%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 13%
- 60 minutes and over - 21%
- Less than 15 minutes - 10%
Work and Education in Glenfield-Jane Heights
In this neighbourhood, 11% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 40% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 21%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 12%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 10%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 7%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 5%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 4%
- $200,000 and over - 1%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 29%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 19%
- Occupations in manufacturing and utilities - 16%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 19%
- Retail trade - 11%
- Health care and social assistance - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 48% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 45% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Glenfield-Jane Heights Homes
In Glenfield-Jane Heights, there are a mix of home types. Glenfield-Jane Heights has a consistent population, with 30% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 8% 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 - 4%
- Semi-detached house - 33%
- Duplex - 3%
- Row house - 13%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 11%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 34%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 12%
- Not condominium - 88%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 13%
- 2 bedrooms - 24%
- 3 bedrooms - 37%
- No bedrooms - 1%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 23%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 61%
- 1981 to 1990 - 11%
- 1991 to 2000 - 4%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 20%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 51%
- Renter - 48%