Humbermede
Humbermede is a northwest neighbourhood of about 17,000 people, next to Black Creek, Elms-Old Rexdale, Glenfield-Jane Heights and five other neighbourhoods. About half of households rent. Its main shopping street is Finch Ave W.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Finch Ave W to the north, Highway 400 to the east, Sheppard Ave W to the south and the Humber River E Branch to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are ten active planning proposals in Humbermede, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. Two have hearings coming up; the first is 2405 Finch Ave W on Dec 3, 2026. Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, seven are waiting for a decision and one is under appeal. Another three were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (2)
Under appeal (1)
Waiting for a decision (7)
Decided recently (3)
Each proposal has its own page. All applications in progress here · Hearings and comment deadlines
City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One entry per site. Decided recently: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
Planning rules
Parts of it are in the Signet Arrow, Milvan Rumike and Pearldale major transit station areas, where minimum densities are set to bring more homes and jobs near transit.
City of Toronto Heritage Conservation Districts and Major Transit Station Areas. Each address report shows the zoning for that lot.
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 6 noise exemption permits were issued in Humbermede: 4 for amplified sound at events and 2 for construction outside normal hours.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
02 · Safety
Rank by crime →In 2025, 341 major crimes were reported in Humbermede: 1,742 per 100,000 residents, 32% above the citywide rate (1,322) and the 24th highest in Toronto. Assaults and car thefts were above the citywide rate. Reports were similar to the year before (356 in 2024).
Humbermede compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Car thefts | 95% higher439 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 29% higher991 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 18% higher72 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | About the same72 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 11% lower169 vs 190 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 117 | 194 | up 66% |
| Car thefts | 57 | 86 | up 51% |
| Break-ins | 30 | 33 | about the same |
| Robberies | 18 | 14 | down 22% |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 13 | 14 | about the same |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 6 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 6 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 37 | 218 | About typical |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Toronto Police Service neighbourhood crime rates: assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Address reports also count incidents within 500 m.
Traffic safety
Since 2021, nine collisions in Humbermede killed or seriously injured someone, the 74th highest rate per resident in Toronto. Four involved pedestrians. Most were on Weston Rd and Finch Ave W.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Inside the neighbourhood, 50 TTC stops are served by the 6 Line 6 Finch West streetcar and the 84 Sheppard West, 165 Weston Rd North and 99 Arrow Rd buses, among others.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Sheppard West | about 283 | 4.2 | |
| 165 Weston Rd North | about 160 | 5.6 | |
| 6 Line 6 Finch West Streetcar | about 158 | — | |
| 99 Arrow Rd | about 56 | 1.4 | |
| 119 Torbarrie | about 35 | 3.2 |
TTC and GO schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood. Each route links to its TTC page (schedule and map).
Delays: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026, per 1,000 scheduled trips. “High” marks the 30 routes (of 200) with the most delays per trip; a typical route has 4.0.
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Rd Lanyard Rd to Zappacosta Dr | 24,500 | 55 km/h | Nov 2024 |
| Arrow Rd Lido Rd to Deerhide Cres | 10,000 | 66 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| Lindylou Rd Daystrom Dr to Jayzel Dr | 2,800 | 44 km/h | Jan 2018 |
| Habitant Dr Stone Crt to Calm Crt | 1,500 | 48 km/h | Dec 2021 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitant Dr Stone Crt to Calm Crt | 1,500 | 48 km/h | Dec 2021 |
| Samba Dr | 589 | 47 km/h | Nov 2025 |
| Windhill Cres Lanyard Rd to Storer Dr | 727 | 45 km/h | Apr 2022 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
04 · Schools and child care
Three elementary schools and two secondary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, neither beat the Toronto average in reading or math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are five licensed child care centres with 383 spaces, all in the $10-a-day program, and one EarlyON centre.
Schools in the neighbourhood
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO. Nearest the neighbourhood’s centre first. The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. The nearest school may not be the assigned one; check with the board.
Licensed child care (5)
- Gulfstream Day Care Centre $10 a day
20 Gulfstream Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age120 spaces - Lori Gardens Centre For Early Learning $10 a day
2405 Finch Ave W · infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age100 spaces - Daystrom Childcare Centre $10 a day
25 Daystrom Dr · kindergarten, school-age86 spaces - Macaulay - St. Jude Child Care Centre $10 a day
3251 Weston Rd · kindergarten, school-age41 spaces - Emery Early Learning & Child Care Centre $10 a day
3395 Weston Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool36 spaces
EarlyON centres (1)
- Carmine Stefano Community Centre3100 Weston Rd
Free drop-in programs for children up to 6 and their parents or caregivers. Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres (each centre links to its page in the City’s child care finder) and EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Humbermede has seven parks, six of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (56th fewest per resident in Toronto). It has one public pool. Its streets have 2,830 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, kentucky coffeetree and Japanese lilac: fewer per resident than most neighbourhoods (41st fewest per resident in Toronto). The City has 25 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| West Humber Parkland | 66.0 |
| Humber Sheppard Park | 5.5 |
| Lindylou Park | 4.5 |
| Bluehaven Park | 4.1 |
| St. Lucie Park | 3.7 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Historic Red Oak Tree Parkette at 76 Coral Gable Drive
A new parkette is coming to 76 Coral Gable Dr. as part of the red oak heritage tree designation under Forests Ontario’s Heritage Tree Program.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Humbermede | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 7 | 8 | Bluehaven Park, Habitant Park, Humber Sheppard Park and 4 more |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 | Bluehaven Park, Humber Sheppard Park, Lanyard Park and 3 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Carmine Stefano Community Centre, Habitant Arena |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Emery Collegiate Institute |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Humbermede. Nearest: Strathburn Park, 1.4 km away in Pelmo Park-Humberlea. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Emery Collegiate Institute |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Humbermede. Nearest: Summerlea Park, just over the border in Elms-Old Rexdale. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Humbermede. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Lanyard Park (3 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Lanyard Park |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Lanyard Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 3 | 0 | Bluehaven Park, Lanyard Park, St. Lucie Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Carmine Stefano Community Centre · 1 of 1 open today |
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts, Washroom Facilities and Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health. Typical: the median Toronto neighbourhood. Open today: as reported by the City this morning. City programs at schools run in a school’s gym or pool and aren’t counted as community centres.
06 · Homes and renovation
Rank by permits →In the last 12 months, 62 building permits were issued, fewer than most neighbourhoods (11th fewest in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 18 garden and laneway suites, fewer than most neighbourhoods (58th fewest in Toronto). In all, permits have added 1,505 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (46th most in Toronto).
Per year. *2026 so far. New homes are added by permits, including suites and new buildings.
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 3 building permits in Humbermede included a green roof, the 75th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
07 · Renting and housing
Rents aren’t published for single neighbourhoods. Across North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, $140 less than the Toronto average. Just over half of households here (54%) rent, and 34% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 17 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 90 out of 100. There are eight homes registered as short-term rentals, fewer than most neighbourhoods (17th fewest in Toronto). There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 81 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, more than most neighbourhoods (55th most in Toronto); the largest project is 3400 Weston Rd, with 81 affordable homes.
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover North York (the former City of North York). Vacancy 2.6% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 16,955 people lived here. The median household income was $78,000, the 112th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 24% commute by transit, about the same as the typical neighbourhood.
16,955 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Spanish 10.4%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 5.2%, Urdu 5.1%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 91 licensed storefront businesses, mostly auto repair shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Finch Ave W. In the last 90 days, two businesses got new licences; the newest is Moussa's Shawarma and Grill, a restaurant or bar at 2389 Finch Ave W.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Auto repair shops25
- Restaurants and bars22
- Take-out and food shops21
- Salons and personal services14
- Laundromats and dry cleaners5
Streets with the most
- Finch Ave W46
- Weston Rd17
- Rivalda Rd9
- Arrow Rd7
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Emery Village is a Business Improvement Area in Humbermede. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
10 · Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
Humbermede has one property on the Heritage Register, fewer than most neighbourhoods (37th fewest in Toronto). A small number of addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 1 property on the Heritage Register (all designated), 37th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 10.5% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 14 home tests in M9M were above Ontario’s limit. None of 5 home tests in M9L were above Ontario’s limit.
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 2,953 service requests came from postal area M9M, which covers most of Humbermede. The most common:
| Potholes and road damage | 164 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 152 | |
| Property standards | 117 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 111 | |
| Injured wildlife | 97 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 74 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
Every figure, with ranks
| Measure | Humbermede | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 62 | 186 | 148th |
| Active planning proposals | 10 | 11 | 84th |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 18 | 26 | 101st |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,505 | 795 | 46th |
| Short-term rentals | 8 | 21 | 142nd |
| Heritage properties | 1 | 5 | 122nd |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 17 | 18 | 82nd |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 1,742 | 1,107 | 24th |
| Assaults | 991 | 637 | 30th |
| Break-ins | 169 | 173 | 82nd |
| Car thefts | 439 | 193 | 12th |
| Robberies | 72 | 70 | 74th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 72 | 46 | 39th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 6 | 6 | 85th |
| Bicycle thefts | 6 | 31 | 146th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 218 | 212 | 76th |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 16,955 | 16,813 | 79th |
| Median household income | $78,000 | $85,000 | 112th |
| Households that rent | 54.1% | 45.5% | 47th |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 34.3% | 39.0% | 118th |
| Commute by transit | 23.5% | 25.8% | 103rd |
| Walk or cycle to work | 3.7% | 5.3% | 112th |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.2% | 16.3% | 119th |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 5.3 | 5.1 | 74th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 4.1 | 5.0 | 103rd |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.0 | 2.1 | 82nd |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 167 | 228 | 118th |
| Affordable homes coming | 81 | 19 | 55th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 25 | 10 | 18th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 20.7% | 7.8% | 22nd |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 5.4 | 1.6 | 23rd |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 343 | 410 | 90th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 3 | 4 | 84th |
Source: Building permits, City of Toronto; planning applications; Short Term Rentals Registration; Heritage Register; RentSafeTO. Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts, Theft From Motor Vehicle. Statistics Canada, 2021 Census, via City of Toronto Neighbourhood Profiles. City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Street Tree Data, Green Spaces, parking tickets, green roof permits, road and sidewalk programs, Affordable Housing Pipeline; Toronto Police Service serious collisions. Typical: the middle of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods; half have more, half have less. Rank: 1st is the most or highest of 158. · Download CSV
Major crime by year
| Crimes reported | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 117 | 109 | 159 | 192 | 194 |
| Break-ins | 30 | 35 | 29 | 22 | 33 |
| Car thefts | 57 | 105 | 126 | 114 | 86 |
| Robberies | 18 | 37 | 13 | 20 | 14 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 14 |
| Total | 235 | 295 | 337 | 356 | 341 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Humbermede | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 991 | 768 | 30th |
| Break-ins | 169 | 190 | 82nd |
| Car thefts | 439 | 225 | 12th |
| Robberies | 72 | 78 | 74th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 72 | 61 | 39th |
| Total | 1,742 | 1,322 | 24th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Humbermede | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 117 | 109 | 159 | 192 | 194 | 991 | 768 | 30th |
| Break-ins | 30 | 35 | 29 | 22 | 33 | 169 | 190 | 82nd |
| Car thefts | 57 | 105 | 126 | 114 | 86 | 439 | 225 | 12th |
| Robberies | 18 | 37 | 13 | 20 | 14 | 72 | 78 | 74th |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 72 | 61 | 39th |
| Total | 235 | 295 | 337 | 356 | 341 | 1,742 | 1,322 | 24th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 63 | 518 |
| 2022 | 34 | 1 |
| 2023 | 51 | 5 |
| 2024 | 56 | 201 |
| 2025 | 45 | 369 |
| 2026 | 61 | 411 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | North York | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | $1,254 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | $1,648 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | $1,902 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | $2,159 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers North York (the former City of North York); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (13)
Hearing coming up (2)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2405 Finch Ave W | Minor variance | Minor variance and consent | Hearing Dec 3 | A0309/26EYK |
| 3400 Weston Rd | 30-storey building · 403 homes | Minor variance and consent and site plan | Hearing Dec 3 | A0310/26EYK |
Under appeal (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3176 Weston Rd | Deck or porch | Minor variance | Submitted May 2021 | A0311/21EYK |
Waiting for a decision (7)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 Rivalda Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jun 2024 | 24 166781 WET 07 SA |
| 2424 Finch Ave W | Rezoning | Rezoning | Submitted Jul 2026 | 26 199787 WET 07 OZ |
| 2435 Finch Ave W | Split the lot | Consent | Submitted Oct 2023 | B0045/23EYK |
| 2450 Finch Ave W | Two towers, up to 47 storeys | Rezoning | Submitted Dec 2024 | 24 253096 WET 07 OZ |
| 3001 Finch Ave W | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2025 | 25 144345 WET 07 SA |
| 3350 Weston Rd | 15-storey building · 190 homes | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2022 | 22 138878 WET 07 SA |
| 720 Arrow Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Feb 2025 | 25 113994 WET 07 SA |
Decided recently (3)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Arrow Rd | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Apr 2025 | 25 144000 WET 07 SA |
| 3406-3434 Weston Rd | Two towers, up to 39 storeys | Rezoning | Submitted May 2024 | 24 151539 WET 07 OZ |
| 3415-3499 Weston Rd | Consent | Consent | Decided Sep 2025 | B0014/24EYK |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (17)
| Building | RentSafe score | Units | Built | Open fire violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2433 Finch Ave W | 77 | 117 | 1959 | 0 |
| 2431 Finch Ave W | 79 | 115 | 1959 | — |
| 3400 Weston Rd | 83 | 263 | 1972 | 0 |
| 3286 Weston Rd | 84 | 55 | 1961 | 0 |
| 3 Damask Ave | 88 | 10 | 1960 | — |
| 2405 Finch Ave W | 88 | 258 | 1972 | 0 |
| 3345 Weston Rd | 90 | 57 | 1963 | — |
| 3328 Weston Rd | 90 | 93 | 1960 | 0 |
| 3355 Weston Rd | 90 | 57 | 1963 | 0 |
| 5 Damask Ave | 92 | 12 | 1973 | — |
| 10 Jayzel Dr | 93 | 90 | 1966 | 2 |
| 3001 Finch Ave W | 95 | 166 | 1993 | 0 |
| 2439 Finch Ave W | 96 | 112 | 1962 | — |
| 3330 Weston Rd | 97 | 97 | 1960 | 0 |
| 137 Lindylou Rd | 98 | 114 | 1962 | 0 |
| 3266 Weston Rd | 99 | 59 | 1961 | 0 |
| 2397 Finch Ave W | 99 | 121 | 1970 | 1 |
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (5)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Catholic School | JK-8 | TCDSB | 680 | 79% | 37% | — |
| Gulfstream Public School | JK-8 | TDSB | 540 | 86% | 52% | — |
| Daystrom Public School | JK-5 | TDSB | 400 | — | — | — |
| Emery EdVance Secondary School | 9-12 | TDSB | 190 | — | — | — |
| Emery Collegiate Institute | 9-12 | TDSB | 640 | — | — | 65% |
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026) and EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% Grade 6 reading, 54% math, 84% Grade 10 literacy.
Child care centres (5)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream Day Care Centre | 20 Gulfstream Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 120 | Yes |
| Lori Gardens Centre For Early Learning | 2405 Finch Ave W | infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 100 | Yes |
| Daystrom Childcare Centre | 25 Daystrom Dr | kindergarten, school-age | 86 | Yes |
| Macaulay - St. Jude Child Care Centre | 3251 Weston Rd | kindergarten, school-age | 41 | Yes |
| Emery Early Learning & Child Care Centre | 3395 Weston Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 36 | Yes |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 84 Sheppard West | Bus | 283 |
| 165 Weston Rd North | Bus | 160 |
| 6 Line 6 Finch West | Streetcar | 158 |
| 99 Arrow Rd | Bus | 56 |
| 119 Torbarrie | Bus | 35 |
| 989 Weston Express | Bus | 34 |
Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday. Trips each way: weekday trips past the route’s busiest stop in the neighbourhood.
Parks and recreation
| Amenity | Humbermede | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 7 | 8 | Bluehaven Park, Habitant Park, Humber Sheppard Park and 4 more |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 | Bluehaven Park, Humber Sheppard Park, Lanyard Park and 3 more |
| Community centres | 2 | 1 | Carmine Stefano Community Centre, Habitant Arena |
| City programs at schools | 1 | — | Emery Collegiate Institute |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Humbermede. Nearest: Strathburn Park, 1.4 km away in Pelmo Park-Humberlea. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 1 | 1 | Emery Collegiate Institute |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Humbermede. Nearest: Summerlea Park, just over the border in Elms-Old Rexdale. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Humbermede. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Lanyard Park (3 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Lanyard Park |
| Basketball | 1 | 1 | Lanyard Park |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 3 | 0 | Bluehaven Park, Lanyard Park, St. Lucie Park |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Carmine Stefano Community Centre · 1 of 1 open today |
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Tennis Courts and Washroom Facilities. Typical neighbourhood: the median across Toronto.
Affordable housing and rental demolitions
| Address | Stage | Affordable homes |
|---|---|---|
| 3400 Weston Rd | Rezoning approved | 81 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (25)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Archway Cres, Ardwick Blvd to Islay Crt | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Rivalda Rd, near Badstock Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Rivalda Rd, Sheppard Ave E to Badstock Rd | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Coronado Crt, Weston Rd to St Lucie Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Franson Cres, near St Lucie Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Gulfstream Rd, Indrio Rd to St Lucie Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | St Lucie Dr, near Verobeach Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Coronado Crt, near St Lucie Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Blue Haven Cres, near Ardwick Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Weston Rd N, Finch Ave W to CPR (N Finch Ave W) | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Belleglade Crt, near Verobeach Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Royal Palm Crt, near Verobeach Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Indrio Rd, Coral Gable Dr to Gulfstream Rd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | West Palm Crt, near Verobeach Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Verobeach Blvd, Weston Rd to Verobeach Blvd | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Damask Ave, Habitant Dr to Weston Rd | Q1 2023 to Q2 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Fernando Rd, Imogene Ave to Habitant Dr | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Stanwood Cres, Legume Rd to Lindylou Rd | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Davelayne Rd, Lindylou Rd to Stanwood Cres | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Faulkner Cres, near Stanwood Cres | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Rosette Crt, near Legume Rd | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Lockington Crt, near Rumike Rd | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Lindylou Rd, Rumike Rd to Falkner Cres | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Imogene Ave, Habitant Dr to Weston Rd | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Legume Rd, Stanwood Cres to Lanyard Rd | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
Source: City of Toronto Road Reconstruction, Road Resurfacing and Sidewalk Construction programs. Dates are the City’s plan and can move.
New storefront businesses, last 90 days (2)
| Business | Type | Address | Licence issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moussa's Shawarma and Grill | Restaurant or bar | 2389 Finch Ave W | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Banh Mi Bot Chien Saigon | Take-out or food shop | 2437 Finch Ave W | Sep 23, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (18)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Davelayne Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2026 |
| 65 Samba Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Mar 2025 |
| 29 Habitant Dr | Garden suite | Dec 2024 |
| 6 Archway Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2024 |
| 32 Bradstock Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2024 |
| 70 Habitant Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2024 |
| 32 Bradstock Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Aug 2024 |
| 9 Samba Dr | Garden suite | Jul 2024 |
| 37 Archway Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2024 |
| 25 Franson Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Feb 2024 |
| 3191 Weston Rd | Garden suite | Oct 2023 |
| 3165 Weston Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Sep 2023 |
| 181 Habitant Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2023 |
| 160 Lindylou Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jan 2022 |
| 3190 Weston Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2021 |
| 45 Stanwood Cres | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2021 |
| 26 Ironwood Rd | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2020 |
| 162 Habitant Dr | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Jun 2018 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits, since 2021.
Shootings, bicycle thefts and thefts from vehicles
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 1 | 6 | About typical |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 6 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 37 | 218 | About typical |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, last 12 months. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
Serious collisions by year
| Year | Collisions |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Rd Lanyard Rd to Zappacosta Dr | 24,500 | 55 km/h | Nov 2024 |
| Arrow Rd Lido Rd to Deerhide Cres | 10,000 | 66 km/h | Jun 2022 |
| Lindylou Rd Daystrom Dr to Jayzel Dr | 2,800 | 44 km/h | Jan 2018 |
| Habitant Dr Stone Crt to Calm Crt | 1,500 | 48 km/h | Dec 2021 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitant Dr Stone Crt to Calm Crt | 1,500 | 48 km/h | Dec 2021 |
| Samba Dr | 589 | 47 km/h | Nov 2025 |
| Windhill Cres Lanyard Rd to Storer Dr | 727 | 45 km/h | Apr 2022 |
City of Toronto Traffic Volumes, counts since 2016; each street shows its highest count. “Residential” means streets the City classes as local roads. Counts are taken on different streets in different years, so they aren’t ranked.
Park space and park projects
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| West Humber Parkland | 66.0 |
| Humber Sheppard Park | 5.5 |
| Lindylou Park | 4.5 |
| Bluehaven Park | 4.1 |
| St. Lucie Park | 3.7 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- Historic Red Oak Tree Parkette at 76 Coral Gable Drive
A new parkette is coming to 76 Coral Gable Dr. as part of the red oak heritage tree designation under Forests Ontario’s Heritage Tree Program.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 3 building permits in Humbermede included a green roof, the 75th fewest in Toronto. None has included a solar hot water system since 2009.
City of Toronto building permits for green roofs (required on larger new buildings since 2010) and solar hot water systems.
Noise permits
Noise permits
In the last 12 months, 6 noise exemption permits were issued in Humbermede: 4 for amplified sound at events and 2 for construction outside normal hours.
City of Toronto Noise Exemption Permits. A permit lets an event or a construction project make noise outside the hours the noise bylaw allows. Address pages list the permits nearby that haven’t ended yet.
Business improvement area
Business improvement areas
Emery Village is a Business Improvement Area in Humbermede. A BIA is run by local businesses, who pay a levy for street events, cleaning, decorations and promotion.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas.
Heritage, flood risk and local contacts
- Heritage
- 1 property on the Heritage Register (all designated), 37th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- 0.1% of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. 10.5% are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- None of 14 home tests in M9M were above Ontario’s limit. None of 5 home tests in M9L were above Ontario’s limit.
Source: City of Toronto Heritage Register; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; City of Toronto lead testing; City of Toronto elected officials.
What residents report to 311
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 2,953 service requests came from postal area M9M, which covers most of Humbermede. The most common:
| Potholes and road damage | 164 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 152 | |
| Property standards | 117 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 111 | |
| Injured wildlife | 97 | |
| Blocked sewer lines | 74 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 gives only the first three characters of the postal code, which don’t line up with neighbourhoods, so this isn’t ranked on the leaderboard.
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