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Toronto · A CLOSER LOOK

Grain Lofts
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

Grain Lofts location:
Toronto.

Junction-Wallace Emerson is a neighbourhood within Toronto, Ontario, which is situated in the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area.

1650 Dupont Street. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Toronto

1650 Dupont Street

Provider neighbourhood

Junction-Wallace Emerson

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Compare the places and connections that matter to your day.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Junction-Wallace Emerson has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Finding dynamic places is easy in this part of the city. Despite the fact that there is a small selection of entertainment venues, there are often a very large number of people around, and with its about 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Junction-Wallace Emerson is fairly good for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, as the streets are usually quite calm. This neighbourhood also features not that much greenery; to be more precise, residents will find that few tree-lined streets are around. However, there are over 50 parks close by for residents to explore, including Earlscourt Park and Dufferin Grove Park, and they are especially well-spread out, which makes it very easy to access them.

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Getting around

Junction-Wallace Emerson will draw home buyers that value several means of transportation. Travelling by public transit is very easy in this neighbourhood due to various nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and approximately 20 nearby bus lines. Junction-Wallace Emerson is also very suitable for people who prefer to travel on foot; most daily needs are very easy to meet without a car, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Physically active home buyers will be pleased with the fairly cycling-friendly nature of Junction-Wallace Emerson. More specifically, bike-share stations are seldomly more than a short distance away, and the bicycling network is rather extensive.

Everyday essentials

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away in this neighbourhood. Moreover, owing to 200-odd restaurants and cafes in this neighbourhood, there is almost always a place to get some food or drink just around the corner. House buyers can find countless nearby clothing stores. With respect to education, schools and daycares are straightforward to get to as a pedestrian from most properties for sale in Junction-Wallace Emerson.

Local character

Junction-Wallace Emerson has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Finding dynamic places is easy in this part of the city. Despite the fact that there is a small selection of entertainment venues, there are often a very large number of people around, and with its about 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Junction-Wallace Emerson is fairly good for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, as the streets are usually quite calm. This neighbourhood also features not that much greenery; to be more precise, residents will find that few tree-lined streets are around. However, there are over 50 parks close by for residents to explore, including Earlscourt Park and Dufferin Grove Park, and they are especially well-spread out, which makes it very easy to access them.

Surrounding homes

Roughly 40% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Junction-Wallace Emerson, and the remaining homes are mainly large apartment buildings and townhouses. This part of Toronto has a good selection of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. The population residing in this area is evenly split between renters and owners. Roughly 40% of homes in this area were constructed prior to the 1960s, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 2000s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Grain Lofts
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

4.7/ 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

4.4/ 5

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

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Groceries

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 4.3 / 5

Wellness

4.2/ 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

4.5/ 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

2.1/ 5

Some trees on the street, with some parks nearby

Toronto: 3.1 / 5

Cycling

4.1/ 5

Highly suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Toronto: 3.3 / 5

Driving

3.5/ 5

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

Toronto: 3.2 / 5

Vibrancy

2.7/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

Toronto: 2.1 / 5

Shopping

4.5/ 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

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

5.0/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Toronto: 3.8 / 5

Quiet

0.3/ 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

Grain Lofts 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.

207 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

19 places
Elementary school141 m

St Rita Catholic School

178 Edwin Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school314 m

Lucy McCormick Senior School

2717 Dundas St W

1-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school361 m

École Élémentaire Charles-Sauriol

55 Pelham avenue

JK-8 · french · Conseil scolaire Viamonde

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High school / Elementary school401 m

Passage Centre

310 Danforth Ave

site based

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Elementary school410 m

Perth Avenue Junior Public School

14 Ruskin Ave

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school454 m

Indian Road Crescent Junior Public School

285 Indian Road Cres

JK-6 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school455 m

St Luigi Catholic School

2 Ruskin Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school482 m

Experience School

42 Sousa Mendes Street

online/site based, all year round

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High school640 m

Great Lakes College of Toronto, the

323 Keele St

online/site based

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Elementary school886 m

Carleton Village Junior and Senior Public School

315 Osler St

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school968 m

Keele Street Public School

99 Mountview Ave

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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Elementary school968 m

Mountview Alternative School School

99 Mountview Ave

JK-8 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.0 km

Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School

1515 Bloor St W

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school1.2 km

Humberside Collegiate Institute

280 Quebec Ave

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.6 km

Loretto College School

151 Rosemount Ave

9-12 · catholic · Toronto Catholic District School Board

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High school1.7 km

Bloor Collegiate Institute

725 Bathurst St

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.7 km

The Student School

160 Glendonwynne Road

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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High school1.7 km

Western Technical & Commercial School

125 Evelyn Cres

9-12 · Toronto District School Board

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Transit nearby

38 places
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Dining nearby

60 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

Junction-Wallace Emerson
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 Grain Lofts. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$141,090

Residents in the study area

4,564

Owner households

51.6%

Commute on foot

8.0%

Population age

0 to 4
5.6%
5 to 9
4.5%
10 to 14
4.4%
15 to 19
3.8%
20 to 34
24.1%
35 to 49
27.6%
50 to 64
18.3%
65 to 79
9.4%
80 and over
2.3%

Housing type

Apartment 1-4 floors
35.9%
Apartment 5 or more floors
33.0%
Semi detached
12.9%
Single detached
7.2%
Row houses
6.6%
Duplex
4.4%

Household composition

Single person
40.9%
Multi person
6.7%
Single family
52.0%
Multi family
0.5%

Commute mode

Car
48.0%
Public transit
31.0%
Other
8.0%
Foot
8.0%
Bicycle
4.9%
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Income

Average household income
$141,090
Average individual income
$60,299

Total

Total individuals
4,564

Owners vs Renters

Owners
51.6%
Renters
48.4%

Official language knowledge

English only
83.6%
English and French
12.5%
Other
3.8%
French only
0.1%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
16.9%
High school
20.3%
Trade certificate
3.5%
College certificate
15.3%
University certificate
3.2%
Bachelor degree
28.9%
Post graduate degree
11.9%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.6

Mother tongue

English
73.0%
Portuguese
8.5%
English and non-official language(s)
4.5%
Spanish
4.1%
French
2.3%
Vietnamese
1.8%
Italian
1.4%
Yue (Cantonese)
1.2%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.1%
Polish
0.9%
Russian
0.5%
Amharic
0.5%
Mandarin
0.3%

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 Grain Lofts:
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

Grain Lofts address
& directions.

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

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: 43.6649287, -79.4561048. 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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