Humewood-Cedarvale
Humewood-Cedarvale is a west-end neighbourhood of about 14,000 people, next to Casa Loma, Forest Hill North, Forest Hill South and two other neighbourhoods. Most households rent. Cedarvale and St Clair West stations (Line 1) are in or next to it. Its main shopping streets are Eglinton Ave W and Vaughan Rd.
Neighbouring areas link to their pages. City of Toronto neighbourhood boundaries and Toronto Centreline.
Boundaries: Eglinton Ave W to the north, Bathurst St to the east, Vaughan Rd to the south and Winnett Ave, then Arlington Ave to the west.
01 · What’s being built
Rank by proposals →There are 14 active planning proposals in Humewood-Cedarvale, more than most neighbourhoods (61st most in Toronto). One has a hearing coming up (519 Rushton Rd, Dec 9, 2026). Neighbours can send comments or speak at a hearing. Of the rest, seven are waiting for a decision and six are under appeal. Another four were decided recently.
Hearing coming up (1)
Under appeal (6)
Waiting for a decision (7)
Decided recently (4)
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 St Clair West, Forest Hill and Eglinton West 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, 3 noise exemption permits were issued in Humewood-Cedarvale: 2 for amplified sound at events and 1 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, 145 major crimes were reported in Humewood-Cedarvale: 877 per 100,000 residents, 34% below the citywide rate (1,322) and the 126th highest in Toronto. Assaults, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 were below the citywide rate. Reports rose from 122 in 2024 to 145 in 2025, mostly assaults (49 to 78) and break-ins (29 to 35).
Humewood-Cedarvale compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Break-ins | 12% higher212 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 39% lower472 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 41% lower133 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 46% lower42 vs 78 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 70% lower18 vs 61 per 100,000 |
Major crimes reported per year, by type
Change from 2021 to 2025, by type
| Major crime | 2021 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 49 | 78 | up 59% |
| Car thefts | 33 | 22 | down 33% |
| Break-ins | 19 | 35 | nearly doubled |
| Robberies | 3 | 7 | more than doubled |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 3 | up 50% |
Other crimes, last 12 months
| Crime | Reported | Per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 2 | 14 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 24 | 173 | Lower than most |
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, six collisions in Humewood-Cedarvale killed or seriously injured someone, the 60th lowest rate per resident in Toronto. Four involved pedestrians. Most were on Eglinton Ave W and Bathurst St.
Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured, by year. *2026 so far. Rank by serious collisions
03 · Getting around
Cedarvale and St Clair West stations are in or near the neighbourhood (Line 1). Inside the neighbourhood, 18 TTC stops are served by the 7 Bathurst, 90 Vaughan and 34 Eglinton buses.
Stations in or near the neighbourhood
- Cedarvale StationLine 1
- St Clair West StationLine 1
Busiest bus routes
| Route | Weekday trips each way | Trips | Delays per 1,000 trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Bathurst | about 126 | 10.2 · high | |
| 90 Vaughan | about 103 | 3.1 | |
| 34 Eglinton | about 59 | 16.5 · high |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathurst St Croydon Rd to Ardmore Rd | 32,000 | 54 km/h | Apr 2024 |
| Eglinton Ave W Bathurst St to Peveril Hill N | 24,700 | 48 km/h | May 2025 |
| Vaughan Rd Humewood Dr to Cherrywood Ave | 11,700 | 53 km/h | Oct 2017 |
| Claxton Blvd Raglan Ave to Kenwood Ave | 4,700 | 39 km/h | Oct 2025 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood Ave Humewood Park Trl to Maplewood Ave | 821 | 52 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Markdale Ave Bathurst St to Chiltern Hill Rd | 2,300 | 51 km/h | May 2017 |
| Heathdale Rd Raglan Ave to Glen Cedar Rd | 1,700 | 45 km/h | Jun 2023 |
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
Two elementary schools are inside the neighbourhood. Of the two with Grade 6 results, Cedarvale Community School beat the Toronto average in reading; both beat the Toronto average in math (Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math). There are six licensed child care centres with 408 spaces, five in the $10-a-day program.
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 (6)
- Humewood Day Care Centre $10 a day
15 Cherrywood Ave · preschool, kindergarten, school-age114 spaces - Toronto Hebrew Congregation/Holy Blossom Temple Preschool $10 a day
1950 Bathurst St · toddlers, preschool60 spaces - Robbins Hebrew Academy $10 a day
1700 Bathurst St · preschool48 spaces - Kinder Grove St. Clair $10 a day
94 Vaughan Rd · infants, toddlers, preschool41 spaces - Abiona Centre For Infant And Early Mental Health Elc Humewood Campus $10 a day
40 Humewood Dr · infants, toddlers25 spaces
05 · Parks, trees and recreation
Rank by parks →Humewood-Cedarvale has six parks, five of them with playgrounds: fewer for its population than most neighbourhoods (65th fewest per resident in Toronto). Its streets have 4,102 City-owned trees, mostly Norway maple, Colorado blue spruce and Siberian elm: more per resident than most neighbourhoods (54th most per resident in Toronto). The City has 29 road or sidewalk projects planned or under way here.
How much of the neighbourhood is park
| Largest parks and open spaces | Hectares |
|---|---|
| Cedarvale Park | 19.5 |
| Humewood Park | 0.8 |
| Ben Nobleman Park | 0.6 |
| Arlington Parkette | 0.5 |
| Glen Cedar Park | 0.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Parks Near Bathurst Street & St. Clair Avenue West
Three new parks are coming to the neighbourhood around Bathurst and St. Clair to meet the needs of the growing community.In progress - New Parks Near Bathurst Street & St. Clair Avenue West
A new park is coming as part of a residential development. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Cedarvale Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Cedarvale Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
| Amenity | Humewood-Cedarvale | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 6 | 8 | Arlington Parkette, Ben Nobleman Park, Cedarvale Park and 3 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | Arlington Parkette, Ben Nobleman Park, Cedarvale Park and 2 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Phil White Arena |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Humewood-Cedarvale. Nearest: Bartlett Parkette, 1.4 km away in Junction-Wallace Emerson. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Humewood-Cedarvale. Nearest: Vaughan Road Academy, just over the border in Oakwood Village. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Humewood-Cedarvale. Nearest: Wells Hill Park, just over the border in Casa Loma. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Humewood-Cedarvale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Cedarvale Park (4 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Cedarvale Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Humewood-Cedarvale. Nearest: Hillcrest Park, 680 m away in Wychwood. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Humewood-Cedarvale. Nearest: Cedarvale Ravine, just over the border in Forest Hill South. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Cedarvale Park · 0 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, 258 building permits were issued, more than most neighbourhoods (47th most in Toronto). Since 2021, owners have been permitted to build 22 garden and laneway suites, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. In all, permits have added 1,912 homes since 2021, more than most neighbourhoods (32nd 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, 10 building permits in Humewood-Cedarvale included a green roof, the 41st most in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
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 York (the former City of York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental averaged $2,067 a month in October 2025, close to the Toronto average. More than half of households here (63%) rent, and 43% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. There are 76 apartment buildings in the City’s RentSafe program, averaging 90 out of 100. There are 18 homes registered as short-term rentals, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood. There are no licensed rooming houses and no shelters or respite sites. 6 affordable homes are approved, proposed or being built here, about typical for a Toronto neighbourhood; the largest project is 146 Vaughan Rd, with 6 affordable homes. Since 2023, City Council approved demolishing two rental buildings (26 rental homes, all to be replaced).
Average rents, October 2025
CMHC Rental Market Survey. CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods; these cover York (the former City of York). Vacancy 3.3% (Toronto 2.8%). Averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
08 · People
Rank by income →In 2021, 13,845 people lived here. The median household income was $83,000, the 85th highest in Toronto (about the same as the typical neighbourhood’s $85,000). Among workers, 12% walk or cycle to work, more than twice the typical neighbourhood; 35% commute by transit, above the typical neighbourhood.
13,845 residents in 2021. Most common first languages other than English and French: Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 4.6%, Spanish 3.5%, Portuguese 2%. 2021 Census, from the City’s Neighbourhood Profiles.
09 · Shops and services
There are 46 licensed storefront businesses, mostly take-out and food shops and restaurants and bars. Most are on Eglinton Ave W and Vaughan Rd. In the last 90 days, two businesses got new licences; the newest is Mountain Convenience Store, a take-out or food shop at 226 Vaughan Rd.
Licensed storefronts by type
- Take-out and food shops20
- Restaurants and bars11
- Salons and personal services6
- Laundromats and dry cleaners4
- Auto repair shops3
Streets with the most
- Eglinton Ave W26
- Vaughan Rd14
- Bathurst St5
- Kenwood Ave1
New licences, last 90 days
City business licences, storefront types only. We show operating names, never personal names.
Business improvement areas
Upper Village is a Business Improvement Area in Humewood-Cedarvale. 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
Humewood-Cedarvale has two properties on the Heritage Register, fewer than most neighbourhoods (54th fewest in Toronto). No part of it is in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area.
- Heritage
- 2 properties on the Heritage Register (1 designated, 1 listed), 54th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (4.3%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6C, 6 of 281 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.1%; Toronto 2.0%). In M5P, 1 of 153 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.7%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Josh Matlow · Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's profile
What residents report to 311
In the last 12 months, 6,566 service requests came from postal area M6C, which covers most of Humewood-Cedarvale. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 390 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 308 | |
| Property standards | 251 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 247 | |
| Road plowing | 213 | |
| Tree pruning | 186 |
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 | Humewood-Cedarvale | Typical | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building and change | |||
| Building permits, last 12 months | 258 | 186 | 47th |
| Active planning proposals | 14 | 11 | 61st |
| Garden and laneway suites since 2021 | 22 | 26 | 88th |
| New homes since 2021 | 1,912 | 795 | 32nd |
| Short-term rentals | 18 | 21 | 90th |
| Heritage properties | 2 | 5 | 105th |
| Apartment buildings (RentSafe) | 76 | 18 | 4th |
| Safety, 2025, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Major crime, total | 877 | 1,107 | 126th |
| Assaults | 472 | 637 | 116th |
| Break-ins | 212 | 173 | 51st |
| Car thefts | 133 | 193 | 115th |
| Robberies | 42 | 70 | 123rd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 18 | 46 | 147th |
| Other crimes, last 12 months, per 100,000 residents | |||
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 14 | 6 | 35th |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 31 | 148th |
| Thefts from vehicles | 173 | 212 | 103rd |
| People, 2021 Census | |||
| Residents | 13,845 | 16,813 | 104th |
| Median household income | $83,000 | $85,000 | 85th |
| Households that rent | 63.3% | 45.5% | 22nd |
| Renters paying 30%+ on housing | 43.1% | 39.0% | 39th |
| Commute by transit | 35.2% | 25.8% | 18th |
| Walk or cycle to work | 11.8% | 5.3% | 48th |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% | 16.3% | 93rd |
| Parks, trees and streets | |||
| Serious collisions since 2021, per 10,000 residents | 4.3 | 5.1 | 99th |
| Parks per 10,000 residents | 4.3 | 5.0 | 94th |
| Playgrounds per 1,000 children | 2.3 | 2.1 | 58th |
| Street trees per 1,000 residents | 296 | 228 | 54th |
| Affordable homes coming | 6 | 19 | 88th |
| Road and sidewalk projects | 29 | 10 | 12th |
| Park and open space, share of land | 11.9% | 7.8% | 55th |
| Park and open space, hectares per 1,000 residents | 1.6 | 1.6 | 79th |
| Parking tickets per 1,000 residents, 2025 | 500 | 410 | 67th |
| Green roof permits since 2010 | 10 | 4 | 41st |
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 | 49 | 39 | 53 | 49 | 78 |
| Break-ins | 19 | 32 | 38 | 29 | 35 |
| Car thefts | 33 | 60 | 54 | 32 | 22 |
| Robberies | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 3 |
| Total | 106 | 138 | 149 | 122 | 145 |
| 2025 rate per 100,000 | Humewood-Cedarvale | Citywide | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 472 | 768 | 116th |
| Break-ins | 212 | 190 | 51st |
| Car thefts | 133 | 225 | 115th |
| Robberies | 42 | 78 | 123rd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 18 | 61 | 147th |
| Total | 877 | 1,322 | 126th |
Rank: 1st is the most of 158.
| Crimes reported | 2025 rate per 100,000 residents | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major crime | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Humewood-Cedarvale | Citywide | Rank (1st = most) |
| Assaults | 49 | 39 | 53 | 49 | 78 | 472 | 768 | 116th |
| Break-ins | 19 | 32 | 38 | 29 | 35 | 212 | 190 | 51st |
| Car thefts | 33 | 60 | 54 | 32 | 22 | 133 | 225 | 115th |
| Robberies | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 42 | 78 | 123rd |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 18 | 61 | 147th |
| Total | 106 | 138 | 149 | 122 | 145 | 877 | 1,322 | 126th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Neighbourhood Crime Rates.
Permits and new homes by year
| Year | Building permits | New homes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 317 | 23 |
| 2022 | 347 | 88 |
| 2023 | 273 | 462 |
| 2024 | 282 | 36 |
| 2025 | 263 | 594 |
| 2026 | 221 | 709 |
Source: City of Toronto Building Permits (active and cleared). 2026 so far.
Average rents, October 2025
| Unit | York | A year earlier | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,381 | $1,381 | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,706 | $1,665 | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,067 | $2,022 | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,547 | $2,706 | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rental apartments. Covers York (the former City of York); CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods.
Planning proposals (18)
Hearing coming up (1)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 519 Rushton Rd | Minor variance | Minor variance | Hearing Dec 9 | A0750/26TEY |
Under appeal (6)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Dewbourne Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted May 2021 | A0613/21TEY |
| 129 Vaughan Rd | Garage or parking | Minor variance | Submitted Dec 2020 | A0026/21TEY |
| 1601 Bathurst St | 8-storey building · 79 homes | Site plan | Submitted Aug 2019 | 19 211943 STE 12 SA |
| 24 Strathearn Rd | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2019 | A1194/19TEY |
| 56 Strathearn Rd | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Dec 2015 | A1268/15TEY |
| 99 Maplewood Ave | New house | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2015 | A1079/15TEY |
Waiting for a decision (7)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Kenwood Ave | Laneway suite | Minor variance | Submitted Apr 2023 | A0446/23TEY |
| 146 Vaughan Rd | 17-storey building · 110 homes and shops | Site plan | Submitted Jun 2026 | 26 190856 STE 12 SA |
| 149 Everden Rd | Add a storey | Minor variance | Submitted Oct 2026 | A0771/26TEY |
| 443 Arlington Ave | Site plan | Site plan | Submitted Jul 2025 | 25 193975 STE 12 SA |
| 6 Connaught Crcl | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2026 | |
| 91 Raglan Ave | 26-storey building · 225 homes | Site plan | Submitted Sep 2021 | 21 213475 STE 12 SA |
| 95 Pinewood Ave | Minor variance | Minor variance | Submitted Nov 2026 | A0786/26TEY |
Decided recently (4)
| Address | Proposal | Type | Key date | City file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Vaughan Rd | 153 homes | Condominium | Submitted Oct 2025 | 25 239584 STE 12 CD |
| 1500 Bathurst St | Minor variance | Minor variance | Decided Oct 2026 | A0641/26TEY |
| 154 Ava Rd | Split the lot | Consent | Decided Oct 2025 | B0039/24TEY |
| 1673 Bathurst St | Condominium | Condominium | Submitted Jul 2025 | 25 189666 STE 12 CD |
Source: City of Toronto Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment. One row per site. · Download CSV
Apartment buildings (76)
Source: RentSafeTO Apartment Building Evaluation; Residential Fire Inspection Results.
Schools (2)
| School | Grades | Board | Students | Gr. 6 reading | Gr. 6 math | Gr. 10 literacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humewood Community School | JK-8 | TDSB | 575 | 87% | 60% | — |
| Cedarvale Community School | JK-8 | TDSB | 295 | 97% | 69% | — |
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 (6)
| Centre | Address | Ages | Spaces | $10 a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humewood Day Care Centre | 15 Cherrywood Ave | preschool, kindergarten, school-age | 114 | Yes |
| Toronto Hebrew Congregation/Holy Blossom Temple Preschool | 1950 Bathurst St | toddlers, preschool | 60 | Yes |
| Robbins Hebrew Academy | 1700 Bathurst St | preschool | 48 | Yes |
| Kinder Grove St. Clair | 94 Vaughan Rd | infants, toddlers, preschool | 41 | Yes |
| Abiona Centre For Infant And Early Mental Health Elc Humewood Campus | 40 Humewood Dr | infants, toddlers | 25 | Yes |
| Maplewood Before And After School Care | 15 Cherrywood Ave | school-age | 120 | No |
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres.
Busiest bus and streetcar routes
| Route | Type | Trips each way, weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Bathurst | Bus | 126 |
| 90 Vaughan | Bus | 103 |
| 34 Eglinton | Bus | 59 |
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 | Humewood-Cedarvale | Typical | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and play | |||
| Parks | 6 | 8 | Arlington Parkette, Ben Nobleman Park, Cedarvale Park and 3 more |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 5 | Arlington Parkette, Ben Nobleman Park, Cedarvale Park and 2 more |
| Community centres | 1 | 1 | Phil White Arena |
| Splash pads | 0 | 0 | None inside Humewood-Cedarvale. Nearest: Bartlett Parkette, 1.4 km away in Junction-Wallace Emerson. |
| Swimming | |||
| Public pools | 0 | 1 | None inside Humewood-Cedarvale. Nearest: Vaughan Road Academy, just over the border in Oakwood Village. |
| Wading pools | 0 | 0 | None inside Humewood-Cedarvale. Nearest: Wells Hill Park, just over the border in Casa Loma. |
| Beaches | 0 | 0 | None inside Humewood-Cedarvale. |
| Courts and fitness | |||
| Tennis | 1 | 1 | Cedarvale Park (4 courts) |
| Pickleball | 1 | 0 | Cedarvale Park |
| Basketball | 0 | 1 | None inside Humewood-Cedarvale. Nearest: Hillcrest Park, 680 m away in Wychwood. |
| Outdoor fitness equipment | 0 | 0 | None inside Humewood-Cedarvale. Nearest: Cedarvale Ravine, just over the border in Forest Hill South. |
| Facilities | |||
| Public washrooms | 1 | 2 | Cedarvale Park · 0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 146 Vaughan Rd | Rezoning approved | 6 |
Rental demolitions approved
| Address | Approved | Rental homes demolished | Replaced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004, 2006 and 2008 Bathurst Street | Mar 25, 2026 | 6 | 7 |
| 147-153 Vaughan Road | Feb 6, 2024 | 20 | 20 |
Source: City of Toronto Affordable Housing Pipeline (projects not yet occupied) and Rental Housing Demolition applications approved since 2023.
Street work (29)
| Work | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Road resurfacing | Rosemary Lane, Rosemary Lane to Bathurst St | 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Dewbourne Ave, Rostrevor Rd to Camberwell Rd | 2027 to 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Dewbourne Ave, Camberwell Rd to Glen Cedar Rd | 2027 to 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Bathurst St, Rosemary Lane to Eglinton Ave W | Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Pinewood Ave, St Clair Ave W to Maplewood Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Kenwood Ave, Louise Ave to Maplewood Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Connaught Crcl, Vaughan Rd to Connaught Crcl | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Warwick Ave, Bathurst St to Chiltern Hill Rd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Kenwood Ave, St Clair Ave W to Louise Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Glen Cedar Rd, Warwick Ave to Avenal Dr | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Camberwell Rd, Eglinton Ave W to Dewbourne Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Louise Ave, Kenwood Ave to Wychwood Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Humewood Gdns, Rushton Rd to Arlington Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Humewood Gdns, Humewood Dr to Rushton Rd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Louise Ave, Vaughan Rd to Kenwood Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Kenwood Ave, near St Clair Ave W | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Glen Cedar Rd, Markdale Ave to Warwick Ave | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Glen Cedar Rd, Avenal Dr to Ava Rd | Q2 to Q4 2026 |
| Road resurfacing | Strathearn Rd, Ava Rd to Dewbourne Ave | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Strathearn Rd, Dewbourne Ave to Gloucester Grv | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Strathearn Rd, Dewbourne Ave to Eglinton Ave W | Q2 to Q4 2027 |
| Road rebuild | Dewbourne Ave, Bathurst St to Chiltern Hill Rd | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Dewbourne Ave, Chiltern Hill Rd to Rostrevor Rd | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Arlington Ave, Normanna Ave to Maplewood Ave | Q3 2027 to Q4 2028 |
| Road resurfacing | Warwick Ave, Chiltern Hill Rd to Glen Cedar Rd | Q4 2026 to Q3 2027 |
| Sidewalk work | Warwick Ave, Chiltern Hill Rd to Glen Cedar Rd | Q4 2026 to Q3 2027 |
| Road resurfacing | Winnett Ave, Gloucester Grv to Eglinton Ave W | Q2 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Markdale Ave, Bathurst St to Chiltern Hill Rd | Q3 2024 to Q3 2025 (carried over) |
| Road resurfacing | Peveril Hill N, Dewbourne Ave to Eglinton Ave W | Q3 to Q4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Convenience Store | Take-out or food shop | 226 Vaughan Rd | Nov 30, 2026 |
| The Cloud Vape | Vape shop | 1490 Bathurst St | Oct 1, 2026 |
Source: City of Toronto Business Licences and Permits, storefront types. Operating names only.
Garden and laneway suites (22)
| Address | Type | Permit |
|---|---|---|
| 35 Pinewood Ave | Garden suite | Jun 2026 |
| 55 Camberwell Rd | Laneway suite | May 2026 |
| 56 Camberwell Rd | Laneway suite | Dec 2025 |
| 16 Pinewood Ave | Garden suite | Jul 2025 |
| 86 Kenwood Ave | Laneway suite | May 2025 |
| 407 Arlington Ave | Laneway suite | May 2025 |
| 199 Arlington Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2024 |
| 6 Wellwood Ave | Garden suite | Aug 2024 |
| 124 Kenwood Ave | Laneway suite | Mar 2024 |
| 6 Markdale Ave | Garden suite | Jul 2023 |
| 8 Humewood Dr | Garden suite | Jun 2023 |
| 446 Arlington Ave | Laneway suite | Mar 2023 |
| 285 Wychwood Ave | Laneway suite | Mar 2023 |
| 165 Wychwood Ave | Laneway suite | Nov 2022 |
| 85 Vaughan Rd | Laneway suite | Nov 2022 |
| 303 Wychwood Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2022 |
| 205 Wychwood Ave | Laneway suite | Mar 2022 |
| 12 Peveril Hill N | Second suite (such as a basement apartment) | Oct 2021 |
| 165 Wychwood Ave | Laneway suite | Jul 2021 |
| 58 Kenwood Ave | Laneway suite | Jun 2021 |
| 19 Kenwood Ave | Laneway suite | Oct 2020 |
| 163 Wychwood Ave | Laneway suite | Dec 2019 |
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 | 2 | 14 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 0 | 0 | Lower than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 24 | 173 | Lower than most |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Source: Toronto Police Service: collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured. 2026 so far.
Stations, streets, parking and EV charging
| Station | Service | Lines | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarvale Station | TTC subway | 1 | Nearby |
| St Clair West Station | TTC subway | 1 | Nearby |
Parking tickets and EV charging
Busiest streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathurst St Croydon Rd to Ardmore Rd | 32,000 | 54 km/h | Apr 2024 |
| Eglinton Ave W Bathurst St to Peveril Hill N | 24,700 | 48 km/h | May 2025 |
| Vaughan Rd Humewood Dr to Cherrywood Ave | 11,700 | 53 km/h | Oct 2017 |
| Claxton Blvd Raglan Ave to Kenwood Ave | 4,700 | 39 km/h | Oct 2025 |
Fastest residential streets
| Street | Vehicles a day | 85% drive at or under | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood Ave Humewood Park Trl to Maplewood Ave | 821 | 52 km/h | Oct 2021 |
| Markdale Ave Bathurst St to Chiltern Hill Rd | 2,300 | 51 km/h | May 2017 |
| Heathdale Rd Raglan Ave to Glen Cedar Rd | 1,700 | 45 km/h | Jun 2023 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Cedarvale Park | 19.5 |
| Humewood Park | 0.8 |
| Ben Nobleman Park | 0.6 |
| Arlington Parkette | 0.5 |
| Glen Cedar Park | 0.3 |
City of Toronto Green Spaces: parks, natural areas and conservation land. Hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted.
Park projects
- New Parks Near Bathurst Street & St. Clair Avenue West
Three new parks are coming to the neighbourhood around Bathurst and St. Clair to meet the needs of the growing community.In progress - New Parks Near Bathurst Street & St. Clair Avenue West
A new park is coming as part of a residential development. Learn more about the project and how you can get involved.In progress - Cedarvale Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Cedarvale Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress
City of Toronto Park and Recreation Facility Projects.
Green roofs and solar
Green roofs and solar
Since 2010, 10 building permits in Humewood-Cedarvale included a green roof, the 41st most in Toronto. Since 2009, 1 included a solar hot water system.
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, 3 noise exemption permits were issued in Humewood-Cedarvale: 2 for amplified sound at events and 1 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
Upper Village is a Business Improvement Area in Humewood-Cedarvale. 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
- 2 properties on the Heritage Register (1 designated, 1 listed), 54th fewest in Toronto.
- Flood and shoreline
- None of its addresses are in a TRCA flood or shoreline hazard area. A few (4.3%) are in TRCA’s regulated area, where some work needs a TRCA permit.
- Lead in tap water
- In M6C, 6 of 281 home tests were above Ontario’s limit (2.1%; Toronto 2.0%). In M5P, 1 of 153 home tests was above Ontario’s limit (0.7%; Toronto 2.0%).
- Councillor
- Josh Matlow · Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's profile
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, 6,566 service requests came from postal area M6C, which covers most of Humewood-Cedarvale. The most common:
| Damaged bin lids | 390 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 308 | |
| Property standards | 251 | |
| Sidewalk snow clearing | 247 | |
| Road plowing | 213 | |
| Tree pruning | 186 |
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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