York University Heights

North York, Toronto, ON

York University Heights is defined entirely by its relationship to York University — one of Canada's largest universities with over 55,000 students. The York University subway station provides direct downtown access and the neighbourhood has a strong student rental market. As the campus expands and the Finch West LRT improves east-west access, this neighbourhood is slowly but steadily improving.

Core & Lifestyle Scores

Neighbourhood Signals

• York University Subway Station — direct Line 1 access to downtown in about 45 minutes.
• York University — 55,000+ students create exceptional and consistent rental demand.
• Finch West LRT — improving east-west connectivity to the rest of the city.
• Campus expansion ongoing — new facilities and amenities improving neighbourhood quality.
• Heavily student-oriented — neighbourhood character shifts between academic sessions.

Schools Nearby

• York University (post-secondary — 55,000+ students)
• C.W. Jefferys Collegiate Institute (68/100)
• Westview Centennial Secondary (70/100)

Transit Access

• 🚇 York University Subway Station (Line 1 — Finch West branch)
• 🚇 Finch West Subway Station
• 🚇 Finch West LRT (multiple stations under construction)
• 🚇 Campus bus network

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.