Is Midtown Toronto a good place to live?
Yes. Midtown is one of Toronto’s most popular areas for families and professionals. It has highly ranked public schools, leafy streets, ravines, the Yonge subway and Line 5 Eglinton. Prices range widely: C10 (Davisville) had a composite benchmark of about $929,000 in September 2026, while Forest Hill and Rosedale are far higher.
- Best for: families focused on schools, professionals who want transit and space, and luxury buyers.
- Typical price (Sept 2026): composite benchmarks from $928,600 to $1,862,100 by district; detached from $1,801,300 (TRREB MLS® HPI).
- Getting downtown: about 15–20 minutes on Line 1 from Eglinton or Davisville.
- Neighbourhoods to know: Yonge-Eglinton, Davisville, Leaside, Lawrence Park, Forest Hill, Rosedale-Moore Park, the Annex and Yorkville.
Updated October 2026 by the Thomas Team, Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd., Brokerage.
About Midtown Toronto
Midtown’s heart is Yonge and Eglinton, a busy hub of condos, shops and offices on Line 1, where Line 5 Eglinton now runs east–west across the city.
Around it are some of Toronto’s most sought-after family neighbourhoods: Davisville, Leaside, Lawrence Park and North Toronto, with good schools and parks. To the south and west are prestige areas like Rosedale, Forest Hill and Yorkville.
Midtown is threaded with ravines, including the Beltline Trail, Sherwood Park and the Don Valley, and is home to Sunnybrook, Mount Pleasant Cemetery and Upper Canada College.
| Fact | Midtown Toronto |
|---|---|
| TRREB districts | C02, C03, C04, C09, C10, C11 |
| Region | City of Toronto |
| C10 composite benchmark (Sept 2026) | $928,600 |
| C04 composite benchmark (Sept 2026) | $1,862,100 |
| C11 composite benchmark (Sept 2026) | $1,142,800 |
| Subway | Line 1 Yonge, Line 5 Eglinton |
| Ravines | Beltline, Sherwood Park, Don Valley |
| Hospitals | Sunnybrook nearby |
📍 Midtown Toronto, City of Toronto, Ontario
Midtown Toronto Neighbourhood Guide
Yonge-Eglinton
The busy hub at Yonge and Eglinton has condo towers, shops, restaurants and the interchange of Line 1 and Line 5.
- Line 1 and Line 5 interchange
- Shops and restaurants
- Eglinton Park
- Large condo choice
Davisville / Mount Pleasant
Davisville and Mount Pleasant Village have family homes and condos near Davisville station, the Beltline Trail and popular schools.
- Davisville station
- Beltline Trail
- Mount Pleasant Road shops
- Popular public schools
Leaside
Leaside is a planned 1920s–40s neighbourhood with tree-lined streets, Bayview and Laird shops, strong schools and two new Line 5 stations.
- Leaside High School
- Bayview Avenue shops
- Line 5 Laird and Leaside stations
- Serena Gundy and Sunnybrook parks
Lawrence Park / North Toronto
Lawrence Park and North Toronto have large homes on ravine lots, top schools such as Lawrence Park Collegiate and North Toronto CI, and Lawrence station.
- Lawrence Park Collegiate
- North Toronto Collegiate
- Ravine lots
- Lawrence station on Line 1
Forest Hill
Forest Hill is one of Toronto’s wealthiest neighbourhoods, with grand homes, Upper Canada College and Bishop Strachan School, and Forest Hill Village shops.
- Upper Canada College
- Bishop Strachan School
- Forest Hill Village
- Cedarvale ravine
Rosedale / Annex / Yorkville
South Midtown’s historic neighbourhoods: leafy Rosedale, the Victorian Annex near U of T, and luxury condos and boutiques in Yorkville.
- Rosedale ravines
- Bloor-Yorkville shopping
- University of Toronto
- Lines 1 and 2
| Neighbourhood | Best for | Typical housing | Price point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonge-Eglinton | condo buyers who want transit | Condos, some towns and older homes | Mid |
| Davisville / Mount Pleasant | families near the subway | Semis, detached, condos | Upper |
| Leaside | school-focused families | Detached and semis | Upper to luxury |
| Lawrence Park / North Toronto | luxury family homes | Large detached homes | Luxury |
| Forest Hill | luxury homes | Estate and luxury detached | Luxury |
| Rosedale / Annex / Yorkville | prestige near downtown | Victorian and estate homes, luxury condos | Luxury |
Midtown Toronto Demographics
Who lives in Midtown Toronto?
Midtown attracts families who prioritise schools, professionals who want transit without downtown density, and luxury buyers in Forest Hill, Rosedale and Lawrence Park.
Growth and housing demand
Yonge-Eglinton is one of Toronto’s fastest-growing condo hubs, and Line 5 is adding density along Eglinton Avenue. Prices held up better than most of the GTA in September 2026, especially in C10 and C02.
Schools in Midtown Toronto
Public and Catholic schools
North Toronto Collegiate Institute
Public secondary · Yonge and EglintonConfirm catchment with TDSBLawrence Park Collegiate Institute
Public secondary · Lawrence ParkConfirm catchment with TDSBLeaside High School
Public secondary · LeasideConfirm catchment with TDSBNorthern Secondary School
Public secondary · Mount PleasantConfirm catchment with TDSBMarshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary School
Catholic secondary · Yonge-Eglinton areaConfirm catchment with TCDSBUpper Canada College
Independent boys’ schoolConfirm catchment with the school directly| Board | System |
|---|---|
| Toronto District School Board (TDSB) | English public |
| Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) | English Catholic |
| Conseil scolaire Viamonde | French public |
| Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir | French Catholic |
Colleges and universities nearby
The University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University and OCAD are 10–20 minutes south on Line 1.
Transit and Getting Around Midtown Toronto
Line 1
Line 1 stops at Bloor-Yonge, Rosedale, Summerhill, St. Clair, Davisville, Eglinton and Lawrence.
Line 5 Eglinton
Line 5 runs east–west under and along Eglinton, connecting Midtown to Mount Dennis and Kennedy.
Line 2
Line 2 runs along Bloor Street at the south edge of Midtown.
Approximate commute times from Midtown Toronto
| Destination | Typical time | How |
|---|---|---|
| Union Station | 15–20 min | Line 1 from Eglinton |
| Yorkdale | 15–20 min | Line 5 / Line 1 |
| North York Centre | 10–15 min | Line 1 |
| Pearson Airport | 30–45 min | Line 5 to Mount Dennis + UP / drive |
| Don Mills | 10–15 min | Line 5 |
Things to Do and Local Amenities in Midtown Toronto
Parks & Ravines
- Beltline Trail
- Sherwood Park
- Sunnybrook Park
- Mount Pleasant Cemetery
- Eglinton Park
Shopping
- Yonge-Eglinton Centre
- Bayview Avenue shops
- Mount Pleasant Village
- Forest Hill Village
- Bloor-Yorkville
Recreation
- North Toronto Memorial Community Centre
- Leaside Memorial Gardens
- Toronto Lawn Tennis and private clubs
- Evergreen Brick Works
- Don Valley trails
Culture
- Royal Ontario Museum
- Casa Loma
- Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
- Toronto Botanical Garden nearby
- Yorkville galleries
Midtown Toronto Real Estate Market (September 2026)
| Property type | Benchmark price |
|---|---|
| Composite (all home types) | $928,600 |
| Detached | $1,946,300 |
| Semi-detached | $1,427,400 |
| Townhouse | $903,700 |
| Condo apartment | $605,800 |
| Year-over-year change (composite) | -0.78% |
Source: TRREB MLS® Home Price Index, September 2026. Headline figures are for district C10 (Davisville / Mount Pleasant); see the table for other districts. Benchmark prices describe a typical home, not an average sale price. Ask us for current sold data on any street.
| TRREB district | Areas | All homes | Detached | Condo apt | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | Annex, Yorkville, Casa Loma, Yonge-St. Clair, Wychwood | $1,295,900 | $2,565,300 | $796,000 | -0.92% |
| C03 | Forest Hill South, Humewood-Cedarvale, Yonge-Eglinton west | $1,387,600 | $1,801,300 | $651,300 | -5.38% |
| C04 | Lawrence Park, Bedford Park-Nortown, Forest Hill North | $1,862,100 | $2,390,800 | $690,500 | -2.33% |
| C09 | Rosedale-Moore Park | $1,858,800 | $3,407,500 | $749,700 | -5.16% |
| C10 | Mount Pleasant West and East, Davisville | $928,600 | $1,946,300 | $605,800 | -0.78% |
| C11 | Leaside, Thorncliffe Park, Flemingdon Park | $1,142,800 | $2,174,100 | $409,600 | -2.39% |
Leaside, Davisville and North Toronto are the core family markets, while Forest Hill, Rosedale and Lawrence Park set the luxury end.
Yonge-Eglinton condos give buyers access to top schools and transit at much lower prices than freehold homes.
Pros and cons of living in Midtown Toronto
Pros
- Some of Toronto’s best public schools
- Line 1 and Line 5 access
- Leafy streets and ravines
- Great shopping and dining
- Strong long-term demand
Cons
- Very high freehold prices
- Busy Yonge-Eglinton construction
- Limited parking
- Some schools very crowded
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Frequently Asked Questions About Midtown Toronto
Yes. Midtown is one of Toronto’s most popular areas for families and professionals, with top schools, leafy streets, ravines and subway access. Freehold homes are expensive.
TRREB reports Toronto prices by district. In September 2026, MLS® HPI composite benchmarks were $1,295,900 in C02, $1,387,600 in C03, $1,862,100 in C04, $1,858,800 in C09, $928,600 in C10, $1,142,800 in C11. Condo apartment benchmarks ranged from $409,600 to $796,000 (TRREB).
Leaside, Davisville, Lawrence Park and North Toronto are the most popular with families, thanks to schools, parks and quiet streets.
Line 5 Eglinton is Toronto’s new east–west line under and along Eglinton Avenue, connecting Midtown to Mount Dennis and Kennedy.
North Toronto Collegiate, Lawrence Park Collegiate, Leaside High School and Northern Secondary are among the most sought-after public high schools. Confirm catchments with TDSB.
Midtown mainly covers C02 (Annex, Yorkville), C03 (Forest Hill South), C04 (Lawrence Park), C09 (Rosedale), C10 (Davisville) and C11 (Leaside).
Yes. Leaside is part of Midtown, east of Bayview Avenue, in TRREB district C11 along with Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park.
About 15 to 20 minutes on Line 1 from Eglinton or Davisville stations to Union Station.
Last updated October 2026. Written by Damali Thomas and Desemal Thomas, Realtors, and Jermaine Whyte, Mortgage Agent Level 2, at the Thomas Team, Century 21 Percy Fulton Ltd., Brokerage. Data: Statistics Canada 2021 Census; TRREB MLS® HPI; Metrolinx; local school boards.
