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

A vibrant neighbourhood with a mix of young professionals, families, and artists.

Property Pulse

Mostly condos and townhouses, with a mix of older and newer homes.

Community Canvas

A community of people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, with a strong sense of pride.

What You'll Love

Great schools, parks with playgrounds, and a variety of recreational facilities.

Have a look around Junction Area.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. The Junction is a neighbourhood near the West Toronto Diamond, a junction of four railway lines in the area. The Junction was a manufacturing community that rose quickly during the late 19th century. Recent rapid gentrification has meant new chic restaurants and bars have opened up along Dundas Street, attracting young people, while lower rents make the neighbourhood appealing to artists.

People & Families in Junction Area

Families with kids make up 36% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 22% of households and 33% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 135 different ethnic origins, and 34% are first-generation immigrants, while 31% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

6,035

Neighbourhood Population

14,366

Household Size

  • 1 person - 32%
  • 2 persons - 30%
  • 3 persons - 16%
  • 4 persons - 13%
  • 5 or more persons - 6%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 32%
  • Non-family households - 6%
  • Families with children - 36%
  • Couples without children - 22%
  • Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 31%
  • 2 children - 23%
  • 3 or more children - 6%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 15%
  • 15 to 64 years - 74%
  • 65 years and over - 10%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 21%
  • Irish - 19%
  • Scottish - 17%
  • Canadian - 15%
  • German - 10%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 1%
  • 25 to 34 years - 20%
  • 35 to 44 years - 23%
  • 45 to 54 years - 19%
  • 55 to 64 years - 19%
  • 65 to 74 years - 9%
  • 75 to 84 years - 3%
  • 85 years and over - 1%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 6%
  • 5 to 9 years - 5%
  • 10 to 14 years - 3%
  • 15 to 19 years - 4%
  • 20 to 29 years - 13%
  • 30 to 39 years - 19%
  • 40 to 49 years - 15%
  • 50 to 59 years - 13%
  • 60 to 69 years - 9%
  • over 70 years - 4%

Junction Area Schools

Junction Area has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 15 public schools, 9 Catholic schools, 2 private schools, and 1 alternative/special school serving Junction Area. The special programs offered at local schools include Special Education School, French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Montessori, and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

15

Catholic Schools

9

Private Schools

2

Having Fun in Junction Area

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Junction Area feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, and skating. There are 10 parks in this neighbourhood, with 27 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 2.

Number of Parks

10

Number of Recreation Facilities

27

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 12
  • Dog Park - 1
  • Arena - 1
  • Rink - 1
  • Tennis Courts - 2
  • Basketball Courts - 2
  • Ball Diamond - 1
  • Sports Field - 1
  • Splash Pads - 4
  • Outdoor Games Facilities - 2
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Getting Around in Junction Area

There are 109 transit stops in Junction Area. Rail stations include Dundas St West At Dundas West Outer Platform. In Junction Area, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 85%
  • Commute to another city - 14%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 40%
  • Transit - 44%
  • Walk/bike - 12%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 19%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 34%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 22%
  • 60 minutes and over - 13%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 10%

Work and Education in Junction Area

In this neighbourhood, 50% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 74% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 15%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 6%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 7%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 8%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 9%
  • $200,000 and over - 7%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 21%
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 15%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 14%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 11%
  • Educational services - 11%
  • Retail trade - 9%

Employment

  • Employed - 69% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 25% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Junction Area Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly condos and townhouses. Junction Area has a consistent population, with 37% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 12% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 12%
  • Semi-detached house - 16%
  • Duplex - 8%
  • Row house - 9%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 41%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 11%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 15%
  • Not condominium - 83%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 27%
  • 2 bedrooms - 24%
  • 3 bedrooms - 28%
  • No bedrooms - 1%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 17%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 11%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 3%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 3%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 8%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 8%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 4%
  • 1960 or before - 58%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 59%
  • Renter - 40%

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