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 community with a youthful energy, offering a mix of urban and suburban living.
Mostly condos and apartments, with both older homes and recent developments.
A vibrant mix of families, professionals, and students from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Proximity to York University, with easy access to transit and amenities.
York University Heights 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. York University Heights, also known as Northwood Park, is one of Toronto's northern-most neighbourhoods. The neighbourhood is so named because it contains the main campus of York University. The majority of people in this neighbourhood live in high-rise buildings; however, it also contains a significant number of detached and semi-detached residences, as well as a recent new urbanism development, the Village at York.
People & Families in York University Heights
Families with kids make up 43% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 16% of households and 26% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 165 different ethnic origins, and 63% are first-generation immigrants, while 28% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
10,170
Neighbourhood Population
27,593
Household Size
- 1 person - 25%
- 2 persons - 27%
- 3 persons - 18%
- 4 persons - 14%
- 5 or more persons - 13%
Household Types
- One-person households - 26%
- Non-family households - 9%
- Families with children - 43%
- Couples without children - 16%
- Multiple families in household - 4%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 35%
- 2 children - 25%
- 3 or more children - 12%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 14%
- 15 to 64 years - 72%
- 65 years and over - 12%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Italian - 12%
- Filipino - 9%
- East Indian - 8%
- Jamaican - 7%
- Chinese - 7%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 5%
- 25 to 34 years - 18%
- 35 to 44 years - 17%
- 45 to 54 years - 20%
- 55 to 64 years - 16%
- 65 to 74 years - 10%
- 75 to 84 years - 7%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 6%
- 20 to 29 years - 20%
- 30 to 39 years - 13%
- 40 to 49 years - 12%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 7%
- over 70 years - 7%
York University Heights Schools
This neighbourhood has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 12 public schools, 8 Catholic schools, 3 private schools, and 2 alternative/special schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Gifted/Talented Program, Advanced Placement, All-Female, Jewish, French Immersion, Christian, Special Education School, and International Baccalaureate.
Public Schools
12
Catholic Schools
8
Private Schools
3
Public
- ÉS Étienne-Brûlé
- ÉÉ Mathieu-da-Costa
- Stilecroft Public School
- Sheppard Public School
- William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute
- Wilmington Elementary School
- Charles H Best Junior Middle School
- Elia Middle School
- C. W. Jefferys Collegiate Institute
- Lamberton Public School
- Derrydown Public School
- ÉÉ Paul-Demers
Catholic
Alternative/Special
Having Fun in York University Heights
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 18 parks in this neighbourhood, with 70 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
18
Number of Recreation Facilities
70
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 8
- Dog Park - 1
- Pools - 2
- Rink - 1
- Tennis Courts - 8
- Basketball Courts - 2
- Ball Diamonds - 4
- Sports Fields - 15
- Tracks - 5
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pad - 1
- Winter Sports Facility - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Outdoor Games Facilities - 7
- Equestrian Facility - 1
- Community Garden - 1
- Fishing Location - 1
- Trails - 8
- Fitness/Weight Rooms - 2
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Getting Around in York University Heights
There are 366 transit stops in this neighbourhood. Rail stations include Highway 407 Station. In York University Heights, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 70%
- Commute to another city - 29%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 51%
- Transit - 42%
- Walk/bike - 4%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 25%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 26%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 12%
- 60 minutes and over - 24%
- Less than 15 minutes - 10%
Work and Education in York University Heights
In this neighbourhood, 30% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 60% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 22%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 10%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 10%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 9%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 7%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 4%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 4%
- $200,000 and over - 1%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Sales and service occupations - 29%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 15%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 13%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Manufacturing - 13%
- Retail trade - 12%
- Health care and social assistance - 8%
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.
York University Heights Homes
In York University Heights, there are mostly condos and apartments. This neighbourhood has a consistent population, with 44% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 15% 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 - 12%
- Semi-detached house - 13%
- Duplex - 2%
- Row house - 7%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 9%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 54%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 28%
- Not condominium - 71%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 27%
- 2 bedrooms - 26%
- 3 bedrooms - 25%
- No bedrooms - 1%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 18%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 53%
- 1981 to 1990 - 8%
- 1991 to 2000 - 6%
- 2001 to 2005 - 4%
- 2006 to 2010 - 8%
- 2011 to 2016 - 5%
- 1960 or before - 12%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 45%
- Renter - 54%