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.
Whimsical and calm, Hillcrest Village is an established neighbourhood with tree-lined streets.
Homes in Hillcrest Village are mostly older, with a mix of single-detached, semi-detached, and row houses.
Hillcrest Village is home to a large Chinese community and has a diverse population of all ages.
You'll love the great schools, numerous parks, and quick access to Highway 404 in Hillcrest Village.
Hillcrest Village has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Hillcrest Village, located in the North York area of Toronto and is an established mature neighbourhood with calm tree-lined streets and whimsical looking homes. Hillcrest Village is home to a large Chinese community and residents enjoy quick access to Highway 404.
People & Families in Hillcrest Village
Families with kids make up 47% of households in Hillcrest Village, while couples without children make up 23% of households and 23% of households are one person living alone. People in Hillcrest Village come from 121 different ethnic origins, and 71% are first-generation immigrants, while 22% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
6,395
Neighbourhood Population
16,934
Household Size
- 1 person - 22%
- 2 persons - 30%
- 3 persons - 20%
- 4 persons - 16%
- 5 or more persons - 9%
Household Types
- One-person households - 23%
- Non-family households - 3%
- Families with children - 46%
- Couples without children - 22%
- Multiple families in household - 3%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 36%
- 2 children - 24%
- 3 or more children - 5%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 12%
- 15 to 64 years - 61%
- 65 years and over - 25%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- Chinese - 48%
- East Indian - 6%
- Canadian - 5%
- English - 4%
- Iranian - 4%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 0%
- 25 to 34 years - 5%
- 35 to 44 years - 11%
- 45 to 54 years - 20%
- 55 to 64 years - 19%
- 65 to 74 years - 19%
- 75 to 84 years - 15%
- 85 years and over - 6%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 3%
- 5 to 9 years - 4%
- 10 to 14 years - 4%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 11%
- 30 to 39 years - 8%
- 40 to 49 years - 13%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 13%
- over 70 years - 16%
Hillcrest Village Schools
Hillcrest Village has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 14 public schools, 4 Catholic schools, and 8 private schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include Gifted/Talented Program, French Immersion, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Christian.
Public Schools
14
Catholic Schools
4
Private Schools
8
Public
- L'Amoreaux Collegiate Institute
- Hillmount Public School
- Cliffwood Public School
- Highland Middle School
- Pleasant View Middle School
- Cresthaven Public School
- A. Y. Jackson Secondary School
- Zion Heights Middle School
- Arbor Glen Public School
- ÉS Étienne-Brûlé
- ÉÉ Laure-Rièse
- ÉÉ Paul-Demers
- Cherokee Public School
- Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute
Catholic
Having Fun in Hillcrest Village
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in Hillcrest Village feature playgrounds for kids and sports parks. There are 10 parks in this neighbourhood, with 38 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
10
Number of Recreation Facilities
38
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 11
- Tennis Courts - 10
- Basketball Court - 1
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Sports Fields - 4
- Community Centres - 2
- Splash Pad - 1
- Sports Court - 1
- Trails - 2
- Arts/Performance Facilities - 2
- Fitness/Weight Room - 1
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Hillcrest Village
There are 155 transit stops in Hillcrest Village. Rail stations include Old Cummer GO. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 70%
- Commute to another city - 30%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 62%
- Transit - 33%
- Walk/bike - 3%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 27%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 24%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 14%
- 60 minutes and over - 24%
- Less than 15 minutes - 8%
Work and Education in Hillcrest Village
In this neighbourhood, 57% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 80% have any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 21%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 6%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 5%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 6%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 6%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 4%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 10%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 7%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 8%
- $200,000 and over - 7%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 21%
- Sales and service occupations - 20%
- Natural and applied sciences and related occupations - 15%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 15%
- Health care and social assistance - 12%
- Finance and insurance - 10%
Employment
- Employed - 49% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 46% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Hillcrest Village Homes
In Hillcrest Village, there are a mix of home types. Hillcrest Village has a consistent population, with 32% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 10% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 25%
- Semi-detached house - 12%
- Duplex - 2%
- Row house - 16%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 11%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 30%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 32%
- Not condominium - 66%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 10%
- 2 bedrooms - 18%
- 3 bedrooms - 34%
- No bedrooms - 2%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 32%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 71%
- 1981 to 1990 - 13%
- 1991 to 2000 - 5%
- 2001 to 2005 - 0%
- 2006 to 2010 - 0%
- 2011 to 2016 - 0%
- 1960 or before - 7%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 76%
- Renter - 23%