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429 Walmer / Neighbourhood guide

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429 Walmer
location & neighbourhood.

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The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
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01 / THE SETTING

429 Walmer location:
Toronto.

Located within the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area, Forest Hill South is a neighbourhood within Toronto, Ontario.

429 Walmer Rd, York, Toronto, ON M5P 2X9. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

429 Walmer Rd, York, Toronto, ON M5P 2X9

Provider neighbourhood

Forest Hill South

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Forest Hill South has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Forest Hill South is good for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. On the other hand, there is much greenery in this part of Toronto as there are many tree-lined streets. The majority of locations in the neighbourhood have good access to green spaces, like Eglinton Park and Nordheimer Ravine, since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to unwind in. Lastly, even though the atmosphere is not the most lively in this area, its main streets are still quite lively, and it is very easy to find bars since they are well-distributed throughout the neighbourhood.

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Getting around

No matter the mode of transportation, it is fairly straightforward to get around in Forest Hill South. With plenty of nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 1 (Yonge-University), and around 20 nearby bus lines, the public transit service in Forest Hill South is very good. A majority of the houses for sale in this part of Toronto are located in places that are also very suitable for those who like to travel on foot; most daily needs can be carried out without a car, and many businesses are rather close by. This neighbourhood is rather conducive to bicycling.

Everyday essentials

Parents and their schoolchildren will welcome that wherever their home is situated in this neighbourhood, daycares and schools are nearby. When it comes to eating, both general and specialty grocery stores are ordinarily accessible within a short stroll from anywhere in this neighbourhood. Moreover, thanks to 150-odd restaurants and cafes in Forest Hill South, there is almost always a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner. Home buyers benefit from a very large number of nearby clothing stores.

Local character

Forest Hill South has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Forest Hill South is good for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. On the other hand, there is much greenery in this part of Toronto as there are many tree-lined streets. The majority of locations in the neighbourhood have good access to green spaces, like Eglinton Park and Nordheimer Ravine, since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to unwind in. Lastly, even though the atmosphere is not the most lively in this area, its main streets are still quite lively, and it is very easy to find bars since they are well-distributed throughout the neighbourhood.

Surrounding homes

In Forest Hill South, about 45% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, while the rest are mainly small apartment buildings and single detached homes. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and one bedroom homes. There are equal parts renters and owners living in this area. About 45% of homes in this neighbourhood were constructed pre-1960, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

429 Walmer
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

4.6/ 5

At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Toronto: 4.2 / 5

Elementary schools

4.8/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Public transit

4.5/ 5

Near at least one subway line and/or other frequent transit routes

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Groceries

4.7/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

4.3/ 5

Wide variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Restaurants

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

4.2/ 5

Large number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is typically practical

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Greenery

3.8/ 5

Many trees and a large amount of nearby park space

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

3.5/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

2.0/ 5

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

2.7/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

4.6/ 5

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

4.6/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

4.9/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

1.0/ 5

Multiple sources of noise nearby

Toronto: 3.0 / 5

Parks

5.0/ 5

Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 5.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

429 Walmer nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

205 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

15 places
Elementary school124 m

Holy Rosary Catholic School

308 Tweedsmuir Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school415 m

Forest Hill Tutoring

423 Spadina Road

site based, all year round

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High school / Elementary school525 m

Arrowsmith School

245 St Clair Ave W

online/site based

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High school / Elementary school529 m

St Michael's College School

1515 Bathurst St

site based, all year round

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High school / Elementary school533 m

Bishop Strachan School, the

298 Lonsdale Rd

site based, all year round

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Elementary school750 m

Hillcrest Community School

44 Hilton Ave

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school916 m

Brown Junior Public School

454 Avenue Rd

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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High school / Elementary school951 m

Upper Canada College

200 Lonsdale Rd

site based, all year round

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High school / Elementary school1.1 km

De la Salle College

131 Farnham Ave

site based

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High school2.0 km

Forest Hill Collegiate Institute

730 Eglinton Ave W

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Transit nearby

43 places
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Dining nearby

58 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

59 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Forest Hill South
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at 429 Walmer. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$215,021

Residents in the study area

5,521

Owner households

27.7%

Commute on foot

12.4%

Population age

0 to 4
2.6%
5 to 9
2.3%
10 to 14
2.6%
15 to 19
2.9%
20 to 34
24.4%
35 to 49
17.7%
50 to 64
16.4%
65 to 79
21.2%
80 and over
9.8%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
73.4%
Apartment 1-4 floors
18.3%
Single detached
5.3%
Row houses
1.2%
Duplex
0.9%
Semi detached
0.8%

Household composition

Single person
52.1%
Multi person
5.2%
Single family
42.6%
Multi family
0.1%

Commute mode

Car
41.7%
Public transit
36.3%
Foot
12.4%
Other
7.0%
Bicycle
2.6%
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Income

Average household income
$215,021
Average individual income
$101,213

Total

Total individuals
5,521

Owners vs Renters

Renters
72.3%
Owners
27.7%

Official language knowledge

English only
83.5%
English and French
15.8%
Other
0.7%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
5.0%
High school
19.7%
Trade certificate
1.5%
College certificate
14.3%
University certificate
5.0%
Bachelor degree
35.6%
Post graduate degree
18.8%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.5

Mother tongue

English
79.4%
English and non-official language(s)
3.9%
Spanish
3.6%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
2.4%
French
2.4%
Mandarin
2.0%
Portuguese
1.9%
Russian
1.6%
Hungarian
1.2%
Italian
1.1%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.2%
Hebrew
0.1%
Polish
0.1%
Iranian Persian
0.0%
English and French
0.0%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near 429 Walmer:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

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06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

429 Walmer address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

429 Walmer Rd, York, Toronto, ON M5P 2X9

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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YOUR VISIT

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

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Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 43.685451, -79.412376. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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