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Toronto · A CLOSER LOOK

654-656 Danforth Avenue & 658-668 Danforth Avenue
location & neighbourhood.

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

654-656 Danforth Avenue & 658-668 Danforth Avenue location:
Toronto.

The neighbourhood of Danforth can be found in the city of Toronto, Ontario, which is situated in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

656 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

656 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Danforth

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Danforth is a good option. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of Toronto, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its busier streets, and finding one of the about 10 bars is very easy because they are generally situated in especially convenient locations. Most areas in Danforth are very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. The greenery in this neighbourhood is quite prominent; green spaces, like Monarch Park and Withrow Park, are especially well-located and there are over 50 of them close by for residents to visit, which makes it very easy to reach them. Residents will also find that the tree canopy coverage for numerous streets is reasonably good.

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Getting around

This part of the city enables home buyers to move around by several alternative modes of transportation. The transit network in this part of Toronto is very good thanks to various nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and about 20 nearby bus lines. Getting around by walking is also particularly practical for property owners in this neighbourhood; meeting daily needs is easy without a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. The bike is a fairly good mode of transportation in this part of the city.

Everyday essentials

House buyers in this part of Toronto will welcome that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short stroll away. Furthermore, thanks to 100-odd restaurants and cafes in this neighbourhood, there is typically a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner. A very good choice of clothing stores can also be found within a short walking distance. In terms of education, daycares and schools are especially easy to get to as a pedestrian from any location in this area.

Local character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Danforth is a good option. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of Toronto, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its busier streets, and finding one of the about 10 bars is very easy because they are generally situated in especially convenient locations. Most areas in Danforth are very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. The greenery in this neighbourhood is quite prominent; green spaces, like Monarch Park and Withrow Park, are especially well-located and there are over 50 of them close by for residents to visit, which makes it very easy to reach them. Residents will also find that the tree canopy coverage for numerous streets is reasonably good.

Surrounding homes

In Danforth, about one third of buildings are small apartment buildings, and the rest are mainly single detached homes and townhouses. This neighbourhood offers mainly one bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around two thirds of the units in Danforth while the remainder are rented. Most housing in this part of the city was built before the 1960s, during its biggest building boom.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

654-656 Danforth Avenue & 658-668 Danforth Avenue
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

4.2/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-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

4.7/ 5

Near a wide variety of subway lines and/or other frequent transit routes

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Groceries

4.9/ 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

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Walking

4.7/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.9 / 5

Greenery

1.8/ 5

Few street trees or parks in the area

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

4.0/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

3.4/ 5

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

2.9/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

4.7/ 5

Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.1 / 5

Childcare

4.9/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Toronto: 4.7 / 5

Nightlife

4.4/ 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

0.0/ 5

Many 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

654-656 Danforth Avenue & 658-668 Danforth Avenue 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.

204 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

20 places
Elementary school273 m

Holy Name Catholic School

690 Carlaw Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school443 m

Frankland Community School Junior

816 Logan Ave

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school491 m

Earl Grey Senior Public School

100 Strathcona Ave

7-8 · Toronto District School Board

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High school508 m

Caring and Safe School 4

540 Jones Ave

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school626 m

Wilkinson Junior Public School

53 Donlands Ave

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school688 m

Kapapamahchakwew - Wandering Spirit Scho Junior Senior

16 Phin Ave

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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High school717 m

Subway Academy I

16 Phin Ave

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school717 m

Kapapamahchakwew - Wandering Spirit Scho

16 Phin Avenue

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school747 m

Claremont School, the

70 Silver Birch AVE

site based

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Elementary school783 m

Jackman Avenue Junior Public School

79 Jackman Ave

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school922 m

East Alternative School of Toronto

21 Boultbee Ave

7-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school943 m

Westwood Middle School

994 Carlaw Ave

6-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school948 m

Blake Street Junior Public School

21 Boultbee Ave

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.0 km

Danforth Collegiate Institute and Technical School

800 Greenwood Ave

9-12 · vocational, occupational · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.2 km

École Secondaire Michelle-O'Bonsawin

24 Mountjoy Avenue

9-12 · Conseil scolaire Viamonde

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High school1.2 km

Greenwood Secondary School

800 Greenwood Avenue

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.2 km

School of Life Experience

1 Hanson Street

9-12 · alternative · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.3 km

Calc Secondary School

1 Danforth Ave

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.4 km

St Patrick Catholic Secondary School

49 Felstead Ave

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Transit nearby

36 places
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Dining nearby

58 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

60 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Danforth
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 654-656 Danforth Avenue & 658-668 Danforth Avenue. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$205,695

Residents in the study area

3,853

Owner households

62.1%

Commute on foot

10.6%

Population age

0 to 4
4.5%
5 to 9
5.4%
10 to 14
5.7%
15 to 19
4.9%
20 to 34
17.8%
35 to 49
23.5%
50 to 64
21.0%
65 to 79
12.7%
80 and over
4.5%

Housing type

Apartment 1-4 floors
37.4%
Semi detached
26.6%
Single detached
21.6%
Duplex
6.3%
Apartment 5 or more floors
4.5%
Row houses
3.6%

Household composition

Single person
33.8%
Multi person
5.5%
Single family
60.4%
Multi family
0.3%

Commute mode

Car
46.9%
Public transit
28.6%
Foot
10.6%
Other
8.5%
Bicycle
5.5%
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Income

Average household income
$205,695
Average individual income
$84,099

Total

Total individuals
3,853

Owners vs Renters

Owners
62.1%
Renters
37.9%

Official language knowledge

English only
80.4%
English and French
17.1%
Other
2.5%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
13.3%
High school
19.2%
Trade certificate
2.1%
College certificate
12.3%
University certificate
2.8%
Bachelor degree
35.0%
Post graduate degree
15.2%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
78.3%
Greek
6.1%
English and non-official language(s)
3.6%
Yue (Cantonese)
2.7%
French
2.1%
Spanish
2.0%
Gujarati
1.2%
Italian
1.1%
Mandarin
1.1%
English and French
0.7%
Russian
0.6%
Urdu
0.3%
Iranian Persian
0.1%
German
0.0%
Vietnamese
0.0%
Arabic
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 654-656 Danforth Avenue & 658-668 Danforth Avenue:
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.

Toronto Catholic District School Board ↗Toronto District School Board ↗Conseil scolaire Viamonde ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

654-656 Danforth Avenue & 658-668 Danforth Avenue 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

656 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada

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

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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.

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: 43.6793095, -79.344737. 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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