Toronto is the heart of Ontario with its diverse, multicultural and dynamic metropolis. There is always something to do, with a variety of summer festivals, exciting attractions, culture and a mix of the modern with historical buildings throughout. Accessibility to recreational life and entertainment comes with higher living expenses (food, transportation and housing), and abundant job opportunities.

Summary:

• Factors to Consider for a good neighbourhood fit

• Five of the Safest Neighbourhoods in Toronto

• Cost of Living in Toronto

To help inform your decision about what part of the borough will check your boxes for safety and your must-have amenities, you may want to consider the Toronto's neighbourhoods with the lowest crime rates.

Factors to consider for a good neighbourhood fit

Safety comes first when finding the perfect neighbourhood for you or your unit. But what are some other possible ideal features you may want to consider?

• Green Spaces: Is there green spaces nearby that are necessary for you or those that will be living with you? (ex. pets, children, lifestyle)

• Transportation: Will you be walking, biking, using public transit or need reliable parking spaces?

• Education: Are you located near high rated or good schools? How far are they?

• Retail & Lifestyle Spaces: Are there any groceries, pubs, restaurants, gyms, malls, and classes/workshops nearby that fit your lifestyle needs?

• Distance: Are you will to drive longer distances if these are not close by?

• Budget: Affordable housing costs in Toronto tend to be higher than outer rural locations. Renting type and home ownership costs will vary depending on neighbourhood.

  
  

Five of the Safest Toronto Neighborhoods

The following is a list of Toronto's neighbourhoods that currently report some of the lowest crime rates in this part of Toronto. Toronto saw a total of 50,988 crimes last year in 2024, with assault, car theft and breaking and entering as the top three crimes. With that said, these neighbourhoods are worth considering for folks who have safety as a high priority in their Toronto neighbourhood search:

• Lambton Baby Point

• Guildwood

• Woodbine-Lumsden

• Blake-Jones

• Forest Hill North

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