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 cultures and a strong sense of community.

Property Pulse

A mix of duplexes, semi-detached and detached homes, along with multi-level apartment buildings.

Community Canvas

A diverse community with people from 123 different ethnic origins, including many first and second-generation immigrants.

What You'll Love

Great schools, parks with playgrounds and sports facilities, and easy access to transit.

Have a look around Mount Dennis.

Mount Dennis 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. Primarily located along Eglinton Avenue between the Humber River and the Kitchener commuter rail line, the Mount Dennis neighbourhood was best known for Kodak Heights, once a major film manufacturing facility owned and operated by the Eastman Kodak Company. The area is a classic example of Toronto's diversity, with dozens of ethnic groups represented. The area contains a mix of duplexes, semi-detached and detached homes in addition to multi-level apartment buildings.

People & Families in Mount Dennis

Families with kids make up 49% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 15% of households and 28% of households are one person living alone. People in Mount Dennis come from 123 different ethnic origins, and 58% are first-generation immigrants, while 31% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

5,190

Neighbourhood Population

13,593

Household Size

  • 1 person - 28%
  • 2 persons - 27%
  • 3 persons - 20%
  • 4 persons - 13%
  • 5 or more persons - 10%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 28%
  • Non-family households - 5%
  • Families with children - 48%
  • Couples without children - 14%
  • Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 37%
  • 2 children - 25%
  • 3 or more children - 12%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 17%
  • 15 to 64 years - 69%
  • 65 years and over - 12%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Jamaican - 11%
  • Portuguese - 11%
  • Canadian - 10%
  • Filipino - 6%
  • Italian - 5%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 2%
  • 25 to 34 years - 15%
  • 35 to 44 years - 18%
  • 45 to 54 years - 25%
  • 55 to 64 years - 21%
  • 65 to 74 years - 11%
  • 75 to 84 years - 5%
  • 85 years and over - 2%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 5%
  • 5 to 9 years - 5%
  • 10 to 14 years - 5%
  • 15 to 19 years - 6%
  • 20 to 29 years - 14%
  • 30 to 39 years - 14%
  • 40 to 49 years - 12%
  • 50 to 59 years - 15%
  • 60 to 69 years - 8%
  • over 70 years - 6%

Mount Dennis Schools

Mount Dennis has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, and secondary special programs. There are 12 public schools, 5 Catholic schools, and 1 alternative/special school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate, Vocational, and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

12

Catholic Schools

5

Having Fun in Mount Dennis

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Mount Dennis feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 6 parks in this neighbourhood, with 45 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 7.

Number of Parks

6

Number of Recreation Facilities

45

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 4
  • Tennis Courts - 13
  • Basketball Court - 1
  • Ball Diamond - 1
  • Sports Fields - 16
  • Community Centre - 1
  • Outdoor Games Facilities - 4
  • Community Gardens - 2
  • Trails - 3
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Getting Around in Mount Dennis

There are 66 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Weston GO. In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 78%
  • Commute to another city - 22%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 51%
  • Transit - 45%
  • Walk/bike - 1%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 20%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 27%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 16%
  • 60 minutes and over - 28%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 7%

Work and Education in Mount Dennis

In this neighbourhood, 18% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 50% have any postsecondary education. The construction industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 23%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 10%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 9%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 5%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 8%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 4%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 2%
  • $200,000 and over - 0%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 32%
  • Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 17%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 14%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Construction - 12%
  • Health care and social assistance - 11%
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services - 10%

Employment

  • Employed - 56% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 36% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Mount Dennis Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly condos and apartments. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 36% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 9% 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 - 18%
  • Semi-detached house - 2%
  • Duplex - 3%
  • Row house - 6%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 19%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 48%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 24%
  • Not condominium - 75%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 24%
  • 2 bedrooms - 35%
  • 3 bedrooms - 29%
  • No bedrooms - 1%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 9%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 34%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 11%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 12%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 4%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 4%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 0%
  • 1960 or before - 31%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 47%
  • Renter - 53%

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