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

An eclectic mix of historic manors, ravines, and urban amenities in downtown Toronto.

Property Pulse

Condos and apartments with a mix of older and newer homes, featuring hardwood floors and open concept layouts.

Community Canvas

A diverse community of highly educated residents, with a mix of families, couples, and individuals.

What You'll Love

Proximity to downtown, great schools, and the view of Casa Loma itself.

Have a look around Casa Loma.

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with highly educated people, people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Casa Loma is named after the famous castle. The image of a castle atop the Avenue Road Hill, surrounded by ravines, large old trees, joggers and BMWs is an eclectic mix, considering the neighbourhood is located close to downtown Toronto. In the late nineteenth century South Hill, also in this area, became home to some of the wealthiest citizens of Toronto. They built a series of manors along the top of the hill. The area was annexed to the city of Toronto in a series of sections beginning in 1905. It has remained an expensive residential area, though most of the manors have today either been demolished or converted to other uses. The area is dominated by the steep hill of the former Lake Iroquois shoreline. The southeastern section of South Hill is known as Rathnelly.

People & Families in Casa Loma

Families with kids make up 24% of households in this neighbourhood, while couples without children make up 28% of households and 42% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 125 different ethnic origins, and 31% are first-generation immigrants, while 29% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

5,405

Neighbourhood Population

10,968

Household Size

  • 1 person - 41%
  • 2 persons - 35%
  • 3 persons - 10%
  • 4 persons - 7%
  • 5 or more persons - 4%

Household Types

  • One-person households - 41%
  • Non-family households - 5%
  • Families with children - 23%
  • Couples without children - 28%
  • Multiple families in household - 0%

Children Per Family

  • 1 child - 22%
  • 2 children - 15%
  • 3 or more children - 7%

Broad Age Ranges

  • 0 to 14 years - 10%
  • 15 to 64 years - 64%
  • 65 years and over - 24%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

  • English - 22%
  • Irish - 20%
  • Scottish - 19%
  • Canadian - 18%
  • Polish - 13%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

  • 15 to 24 years - 2%
  • 25 to 34 years - 16%
  • 35 to 44 years - 13%
  • 45 to 54 years - 15%
  • 55 to 64 years - 18%
  • 65 to 74 years - 17%
  • 75 to 84 years - 10%
  • 85 years and over - 5%

Specific Age Groups

  • 0 to 4 years - 3%
  • 5 to 9 years - 3%
  • 10 to 14 years - 4%
  • 15 to 19 years - 4%
  • 20 to 29 years - 13%
  • 30 to 39 years - 14%
  • 40 to 49 years - 11%
  • 50 to 59 years - 12%
  • 60 to 69 years - 14%
  • over 70 years - 14%

Casa Loma Schools

Casa Loma has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 10 public schools, 3 Catholic schools, 3 private schools, and 1 alternative/special school serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Waldorf, and Special Education School.

Public Schools

10

Catholic Schools

3

Private Schools

3

Having Fun in Casa Loma

Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Casa Loma feature playgrounds for kids, sports parks, and dog parks. There are 10 parks in this neighbourhood, with 34 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

10

Number of Recreation Facilities

34

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

  • Playgrounds - 8
  • Dog Park - 1
  • Pool - 1
  • Tennis Courts - 10
  • Sports Fields - 2
  • Community Centres - 2
  • Splash Pad - 1
  • Sports Court - 1
  • Outdoor Games Facility - 1
  • Trails - 3
  • Fitness/Weight Rooms - 2
  • Gyms - 2
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Getting Around in Casa Loma

There are 87 transit stops in Casa Loma. Rail stations include Summerhill Station. In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly medium commutes.

Commute Destination for Residents

  • Commute within the city - 92%
  • Commute to another city - 7%

Commute Types

  • Vehicle - 42%
  • Transit - 39%
  • Walk/bike - 16%

Commute Times of Residents

  • 15 to 29 minutes - 38%
  • 30 to 44 minutes - 32%
  • 45 to 59 minutes - 11%
  • 60 minutes and over - 4%
  • Less than 15 minutes - 12%

Work and Education in Casa Loma

This neighbourhood is popular with highly educated people, with 70% of adult residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 86% having 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 - 4%
  • $50,000 to $59,999 - 4%
  • $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
  • $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
  • $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
  • $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
  • $100,000 to $124,999 - 8%
  • $125,000 to $149,999 - 6%
  • $150,000 to $199,999 - 8%
  • $200,000 and over - 24%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

  • Business, finance and administration occupations - 21%
  • Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 19%
  • Sales and service occupations - 17%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

  • Professional, scientific and technical services - 22%
  • Educational services - 11%
  • Health care and social assistance - 10%

Employment

  • Employed - 62% of people over age 15 are employed
  • Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
  • Not in the labour force - 32% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Casa Loma Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly condos and apartments. Casa Loma has a consistent population, with 48% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 17% 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 - 16%
  • Semi-detached house - 4%
  • Duplex - 2%
  • Row house - 3%
  • Low-rise apartment/condo - 22%
  • High-rise apartment/condo - 49%

Condominium Status

  • Condominium - 16%
  • Not condominium - 83%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

  • 1 bedroom - 33%
  • 2 bedrooms - 30%
  • 3 bedrooms - 16%
  • No bedrooms - 1%
  • 4 or more bedrooms - 17%

Period of Home Construction

  • 1961 to 1980 - 27%
  • 1981 to 1990 - 5%
  • 1991 to 2000 - 3%
  • 2001 to 2005 - 1%
  • 2006 to 2010 - 5%
  • 2011 to 2016 - 4%
  • 1960 or before - 52%

Renters & Owners

  • Owner - 40%
  • Renter - 60%

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