In this Neighbourhood Guide, you'll find out more about the people who live here as well as the schools, parks and recreation facilities, homes, and more.
A busy residential and commercial neighbourhood with a mix of older homes and new developments.
Homes in Mount Pleasant East feature open concept layouts, spacious rooms, and modern kitchen amenities.
A diverse community of highly educated individuals and families, with a strong sense of community.
You'll love the busy shopping and dining options at Yonge and Eglinton, and fun for kids and dogs at local parks.
Mount Pleasant East has a consistent population, and is popular with highly educated people, families with kids under 5, families with kids aged 5 to 9, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. Mount Pleasant East is located in midtown Toronto north of Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Most of the homes in the area were built during the first half of the 20th century, but in recent years, the area has seen an increasing amount of new development. Residents enjoy quick access to the many amenities and services located near Yonge and Eglinton.
People & Families in Mount Pleasant East
Families with kids make up 38% of households in Mount Pleasant East, while couples without children make up 21% of households and 36% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 133 different ethnic origins, and 30% are first-generation immigrants, while 29% are second-generation immigrants.
Neighbourhood Households
7,425
Neighbourhood Population
16,775
Household Size
- 1 person - 35%
- 2 persons - 29%
- 3 persons - 14%
- 4 persons - 16%
- 5 or more persons - 4%
Household Types
- One-person households - 35%
- Non-family households - 4%
- Families with children - 37%
- Couples without children - 21%
- Multiple families in household - 0%
Children Per Family
- 1 child - 27%
- 2 children - 29%
- 3 or more children - 6%
Broad Age Ranges
- 0 to 14 years - 17%
- 15 to 64 years - 67%
- 65 years and over - 14%
Most Common Ethnic Origins
- English - 27%
- Canadian - 20%
- Scottish - 20%
- Irish - 20%
- German - 10%
Age of Primary Household Maintainer
- 15 to 24 years - 1%
- 25 to 34 years - 15%
- 35 to 44 years - 19%
- 45 to 54 years - 22%
- 55 to 64 years - 17%
- 65 to 74 years - 13%
- 75 to 84 years - 7%
- 85 years and over - 2%
Specific Age Groups
- 0 to 4 years - 5%
- 5 to 9 years - 6%
- 10 to 14 years - 5%
- 15 to 19 years - 5%
- 20 to 29 years - 10%
- 30 to 39 years - 15%
- 40 to 49 years - 15%
- 50 to 59 years - 13%
- 60 to 69 years - 10%
- over 70 years - 7%
Mount Pleasant East Schools
Mount Pleasant East has great elementary schools, great secondary schools, elementary special programs, and secondary special programs. There are 16 public schools, 6 Catholic schools, and 5 private schools serving Mount Pleasant East. The special programs offered at local schools include Gifted/Talented Program, International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, Advanced Placement, and Montessori.
Public Schools
16
Catholic Schools
6
Private Schools
5
Public
- ÉÉ Gabrielle-Roy
- Northern Secondary School
- Northlea Elementary and Middle School
- Blythwood Junior Public School
- Collège français secondaire
- Glenview Senior Public School
- Deer Park Jr and Sr Public School
- North Toronto Collegiate Institute
- John Fisher Junior Public School
- Eglinton Junior Public School
- Leaside High School
- Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School
- ÉÉ Jeanne-Lajoie
- ÉS Étienne-Brûlé
- Hodgson Middle School
- Maurice Cody Junior Public School
Catholic
Having Fun in Mount Pleasant East
Fun is easy to find at the many parks & rec facilities here. Parks in this neighbourhood feature playgrounds for kids, dog parks, and skating. There are 6 parks in this neighbourhood, with 22 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.
Number of Parks
6
Number of Recreation Facilities
22
Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks
- Playgrounds - 5
- Dog Park - 1
- Rinks - 2
- Basketball Courts - 2
- Ball Diamonds - 2
- Sports Fields - 2
- Community Centre - 1
- Splash Pads - 3
- Sports Courts - 2
- Trail - 1
- Gym - 1
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Getting Around in Mount Pleasant East
There are 122 transit stops in Mount Pleasant East. Rail stations include Davisville Station. In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of vehicle and transit commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly medium commutes.
Commute Destination for Residents
- Commute within the city - 88%
- Commute to another city - 11%
Commute Types
- Vehicle - 50%
- Transit - 37%
- Walk/bike - 10%
Commute Times of Residents
- 15 to 29 minutes - 30%
- 30 to 44 minutes - 35%
- 45 to 59 minutes - 13%
- 60 minutes and over - 8%
- Less than 15 minutes - 11%
Work and Education in Mount Pleasant East
This neighbourhood is popular with highly educated people, with 69% of adult residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 87% having any postsecondary education. The professional, scientific and technical services industry is the most common for residents.
Household Income
- Under $30,000 - 14%
- $30,000 to $39,999 - 4%
- $40,000 to $49,999 - 5%
- $50,000 to $59,999 - 5%
- $60,000 to $69,999 - 5%
- $70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
- $80,000 to $89,999 - 4%
- $90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
- $100,000 to $124,999 - 7%
- $125,000 to $149,999 - 6%
- $150,000 to $199,999 - 10%
- $200,000 and over - 23%
Most Common Occupations (Top 3)
- Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services - 19%
- Business, finance and administration occupations - 19%
- Management occupations - 18%
Most Common Industries (Top 3)
- Professional, scientific and technical services - 18%
- Finance and insurance - 11%
- Educational services - 11%
Employment
- Employed - 65% of people over age 15 are employed
- Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
- Not in the labour force - 29% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.
Mount Pleasant East Homes
In this neighbourhood, there are a mix of home types. Mount Pleasant East has a consistent population, with 36% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 13% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is a mix of owner and renter-occupied.
Home Types
- Single-detached house - 29%
- Semi-detached house - 21%
- Duplex - 2%
- Row house - 1%
- Low-rise apartment/condo - 14%
- High-rise apartment/condo - 30%
Condominium Status
- Condominium - 6%
- Not condominium - 93%
Number of Bedrooms in Homes
- 1 bedroom - 27%
- 2 bedrooms - 21%
- 3 bedrooms - 33%
- No bedrooms - 1%
- 4 or more bedrooms - 16%
Period of Home Construction
- 1961 to 1980 - 22%
- 1981 to 1990 - 8%
- 1991 to 2000 - 6%
- 2001 to 2005 - 2%
- 2006 to 2010 - 2%
- 2011 to 2016 - 4%
- 1960 or before - 54%
Renters & Owners
- Owner - 56%
- Renter - 43%