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 dynamic and culturally diverse neighbourhood in central Toronto.

Property Pulse

Regent Park mostly consists of condos and apartments, with a mix of older and newer homes.

Community Canvas

Regent Park is home to a diverse population of people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds.

What You'll Love

You'll love the vibrant community, easy access to Toronto amenities, and numerous parks.

Have a look around Regent Park.

Regent Park has a dynamic population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Regent Park is located in central Toronto and is bordered to the east by the Don River. Regent Park's residential dwellings, prior to the ongoing redevelopment, were entirely social housing, and covered all of the 69 acres which comprise the community. Within the community, there is a variety of enriching associations which promote cultural development and exchange and aim to foster a healthier neighbourhood.

People & Families in Regent Park

Families with kids make up 31% of households in Regent Park, while couples without children make up 16% of households and 44% of households are one person living alone. People in Regent Park come from 133 different ethnic origins, and 50% are first-generation immigrants, while 30% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

4,945

Neighbourhood Population

10,803

Household Size

  • 1 person - 43%
  • 2 persons - 28%
  • 3 persons - 11%
  • 4 persons - 8%
  • 5 or more persons - 7%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 43%
  • Non-family households - 7%
  • Families with children - 31%
  • Couples without children - 16%
  • Multiple families in household - 0%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 28%
  • 2 children - 19%
  • 3 or more children - 17%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 15%
  • 15 to 64 years - 78%
  • 65 years and over - 6%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • Chinese - 14%
  • Canadian - 12%
  • English - 8%
  • Irish - 8%
  • East Indian - 7%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 6%
  • 25 to 34 years - 25%
  • 35 to 44 years - 19%
  • 45 to 54 years - 21%
  • 55 to 64 years - 16%
  • 65 to 74 years - 7%
  • 75 to 84 years - 1%
  • 85 years and over - 0%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 4%
  • 5 to 9 years - 4%
  • 10 to 14 years - 5%
  • 15 to 19 years - 6%
  • 20 to 29 years - 20%
  • 30 to 39 years - 18%
  • 40 to 49 years - 13%
  • 50 to 59 years - 12%
  • 60 to 69 years - 6%
  • over 70 years - 2%

Regent Park Schools

This neighbourhood has great secondary schools and secondary special programs. There are 6 public schools and 3 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include International Baccalaureate.

Public Schools

6

Catholic Schools

3

Having Fun in Regent Park

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, dog parks, and skating. There are 6 parks in this neighbourhood, with 22 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

6

Number of Recreation Facilities

22

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 4
  • Dog Park - 1
  • Pools - 3
  • Rink - 1
  • Basketball Courts - 2
  • Sports Fields - 2
  • Tracks - 2
  • Community Centres - 2
  • Splash Pads - 2
  • Sports Court - 1
  • Fitness/Weight Room - 1
  • Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Regent Park

There are 27 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Castle Frank Station. In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of commute types, 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 - 26%
  • Transit - 47%
  • Walk/bike - 24%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 35%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 30%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 10%
  • 60 minutes and over - 12%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 11%

Work and Education in Regent Park

In this neighbourhood, 42% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 62% have any postsecondary education. The accommodation and food services industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

  • Under $30,000 - 36%
  • $30,000 to $39,999 - 10%
  • $40,000 to $49,999 - 8%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 5%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 2%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 3%
  • $200,000 and over - 2%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Sales and service occupations - 30%
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 14%
  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 14%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Accommodation and food services - 14%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 11%
  • Health care and social assistance - 10%

Employment

  • Employed - 56% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 37% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Regent Park Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly condos and apartments. This neighbourhood has a dynamic population, with 55% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 21% having moved within the past year. It has a mix of older and newer homes and is mostly renter-occupied.

Home Types

  • Single-detached house - 0%
  • Semi-detached house - 0%
  • Duplex - 0%
  • Row house - 10%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 14%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 73%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 41%
  • Not condominium - 58%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 44%
  • 2 bedrooms - 30%
  • 3 bedrooms - 14%
  • No bedrooms - 6%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 4%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 18%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 5%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 3%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 2%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 12%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 35%
  • 1960 or before - 22%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 25%
  • Renter - 74%

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