North St. James Town

Central Toronto, Toronto, ON

North St. James Town is one of Toronto's densest rental neighbourhoods — a cluster of high-rise apartment towers immediately east of Rosedale that houses a remarkably diverse and largely lower-income community. The Bloor-Yonge subway interchange is minutes away on foot, making it one of the best-connected affordable communities in the city. Revitalization discussions have been ongoing for decades but tangible change has been slow.

Core & Lifestyle Scores

Neighbourhood Signals

• Bloor-Yonge Subway interchange — walking distance to Canada's busiest transit hub.
• Downtown-adjacent location — Rosedale, Yorkville, and Bloor St within walking distance.
• Extremely affordable rents relative to location — unmatched value for transit-dependent residents.
• Aging high-rise towers — many buildings have deferred maintenance and aging infrastructure.
• Safety below city average in some tower clusters — varies significantly by building.

Schools Nearby

• Earl Grey Senior PS (66/100)
• Sprucecourt Junior PS (70/100)
• Rosedale Heights School of the Arts (76/100 — nearby)

Transit Access

• 🚇 Bloor-Yonge Subway Station (Lines 1 and 2 — 10 min walk)
• 🚇 Sherbourne Bus (75)
• 🚇 Parliament Bus (65)

Scores are analytical estimates for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional real estate, financial, or legal advice. Data sourced from Statistics Canada Open Licence, City of Toronto Open Data (Open Government Licence), Toronto Police Service open data, and TTC GTFS.