These Are The 8 Best Neighbourhoods In Toronto For Families & Here's Why

Toronto is a city filled with many neighbourhoods that cater to specific lifestyles, which makes the 6ix so diverse and great!

The King West area is a high-energy, active neighbourhood that caters to younger crowds. Kensington Market is home to eclectic shops and restaurants and may attract the same kind of people. Liberty Village is an attractive place for pet parents.

But what about Torontonians with families who also want to live in the city? Where do they belong?

Liv.rent has created a list of the best eight neighbourhoods for families in Toronto based on rent, schools and transportation.

"The city has plenty of neighbourhoods that are excellent places for families, many of which are just outside the downtown core," liv.rent said.

Riverdale, Bloor West Village and Allenby were named the top three family-friendly neighbourhoods in the city.

Riverdale

Riverdale is in the midtown area of Toronto, located by the Don River, and is known for Riverdale Park, where you can see the city skyline while sitting on a hill. There is also so much room for sports and activities, making it a fun park to hang out at.

Rent in Riverdale is around the same as the average price of rent in the city, which is about $2,200 for a one-bedroom unfurnished unit, according to liv.rent. But the area has many larger homes, with rates for a two-bedroom or three-bedroom at around $2,525 and $3,400, respectively.

Additionally, Riverdale has an "excellent" school district, with many elementary schools and high schools. From Riverdale, it's a 15- to 20-minute trip to the downtown core. If you need a subway station, then Pape and Chester stations are there for your convenience.

Bloor West Village

Bloor West Village is a place for families, pet lovers and those looking for less of a busy city feel.

The average rent for a one-bedroom unit is around $2,000 as of April 2022. For a two-bedroom or a three-bedroom, it's approximately $3,300 and $3,900 per month, respectively.

There are nine public schools in the area, according to liv.rent. Access to the city is super easy as the Bloor subway line runs across the community, getting people to the downtown core in around 25 minutes.

Allenby

This small residential neighbourhood is located on the west end of Toronto's Midtown. Rent here is cheaper for a one-bedroom at $2,040 per month, and liv.rent notes that the area has many two and three-bedroom spaces as well, although they are older.

According to liv.rent, Allenby Public School is why many people move to the area as it has "a popular French Immersion program that enjoys a great reputation across the city."

Although it is a longer commute by transit, it's still a short 20-minute drive to the downtown core. There are buses that run on Avenue Road and Eglinton Avenue that can take you to Eglinton Station.

The next best areas for families include the beautiful Beaches, Leslieville, Davisville Village, Danforth Village and Rockcliffe-Smythe.

So, if you're planning to find a family home in a friendly neighbourhood, this list may be able to assist with your decision.