Danforth (Greektown), Toronto: prices, rent, and living guide
The best transit-to-price ratio among Toronto's established family neighbourhoods: a subway line under the main street, Victorian and Edwardian housing, and a restaurant strip with real character.
FamiliesBest valueCar free living
Typical house
$1.35M
Typical condo
$620K
One bedroom rent
$2,050/mo
Walk Score
95
Transit 92 · Bike 83
Known for: Greektown, the Taste of the Danforth festival, and souvlaki. Greek restaurants, subway convenience, and solid family housing.
Prices and rent in Danforth (Greektown)
TRREB recorded 7 sales in Danforth in 2026 Q1, at an average of $1,333,857 and a median of $1,160,000. Homes sold for 98% of list price after 34 days on market.
| Property type | Average sale price |
|---|---|
| Detached | $1,624,000 |
| Semi-detached | $1,116,000 |
TRREB Community Housing Market Report, 2026 Q1, district E03, community Danforth. TRREB suppresses any property type with two or fewer sales in the quarter, so a missing row means too little activity to report, not no demand. Danforth (Greektown) is an informal area within or overlapping this community, so treat the figures as the closest official benchmark.
Estimated price by unit size
| Condo | Estimate | House | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $446,000 | 2 bed | $1,109,000 |
| 1 bed | $620,000 | 3 bed | $1,352,000 |
| 2 bed | $843,000 | 4 bed | $1,663,000 |
| 3 bed | $1,104,000 | 5+ bed | $2,028,000 |
Estimated monthly rent
| Unit | Monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Bachelor | $1,660 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,050 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,320 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,730 |
Unit-size prices and rents are scaled from one benchmark per neighbourhood and are estimates, not appraisals. Compare Danforth (Greektown) with the rest of Toronto in the best neighbourhoods in Toronto guide.
Who Danforth (Greektown) suits
Families who want a subway line under their main street without paying midtown prices, and who are comfortable renovating an older home.
Who it is wrong for
Anyone wanting move-in-ready housing, and residents who would find summer street festival closures disruptive.
Pros
- The best transit-to-price ratio among Toronto's established family neighbourhoods
- Line 2 runs directly beneath the main street, with four stations to choose from
- A restaurant strip with genuine character and a Walk Score of 95
Cons
- Taste of the Danforth means summer street closures and noise
- Housing stock is old; knob-and-tube wiring and unfinished basements are common
- Some blocks north of the Danforth are noticeably less well kept
Living in Danforth (Greektown)
Getting around
Line 2 runs directly beneath, Pape and Chester stations. Walk Score 95, Transit Score 92, Bike Score 83.
Safety
Safe and busy, with strong street life along the Danforth. Residential side streets are quiet and family oriented.
Restaurants
Greektown's souvlaki houses and tavernas anchor the strip, joined by newer independents, brunch spots and a strong café scene.
Shopping
Everyday retail is unusually complete: grocers, bakeries, butchers, pharmacies and specialty food, plus the Big Carrot health market.
Within a short walk or transit hop
- Parks
- Withrow Park, Monarch Park, East Lynn Park, Taylor Creek trails
- Library
- Pape/Danforth Branch and Danforth/Coxwell Branch
- Recreation
- Monarch Park pool and rink, Withrow Park rink, Danforth Music Hall
- Groceries
- Danforth Food Market, Big Carrot, East Lynn farmers' market
- Schools
- Earl Beatty Junior and Senior, Riverdale Collegiate, Wilkinson Junior
Safety text is a qualitative description of the area, not crime statistics. Scores are approximate and vary within the neighbourhood.
Renting in Danforth (Greektown)
A one bedroom runs about $2,050 a month, and a two bedroom about $2,320.
Solid supply of house suites and small apartment buildings along and just off the Danforth, with the subway underneath. It is the best transit-to-rent ratio in the east end and the reason renters priced out of Riverdale end up here.
Where Danforth (Greektown) is
Danforth (Greektown): frequently asked questions
Is the Danforth a good place to live?
It is the best transit-to-price ratio among Toronto's established neighbourhoods: Line 2 runs directly beneath the main street, and TRREB's 2026 Q1 Danforth community median detached sale was about $1.35 million. The trade is older housing stock, much of it still needing major work.
What is Greektown known for?
The largest Greek community concentration in North America, the souvlaki houses along Danforth Avenue, and Taste of the Danforth. The Greek character has thinned as the community dispersed to the suburbs — long-time visitors notice — but the institutions and the restaurants are still the spine of the street.
Where do most Greeks live in Toronto now?
Increasingly in Scarborough, East York and north into Markham and Richmond Hill rather than on the Danforth itself. Greektown remains the cultural and commercial centre without being the residential one, which is a common pattern for established immigrant neighbourhoods in the city.
Is the Danforth safe?
Yes. It is a busy, well-lit main street with active retail into the evening and quiet residential streets north and south of it. Property crime is the usual issue. The 2018 shooting is what many people are remembering when they ask, and it was not representative of the area before or since.
Is the Danforth good for families?
It works well: subway access, Withrow and Monarch parks, decent catchments, and prices below Riverdale immediately west. The main constraint is that a lot of the stock is narrow semis, so families who need four bedrooms end up either renovating or moving further east.
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Guides and tools for buying in Danforth (Greektown)
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