Mount Pleasant EastToronto
Home to 16,373 people, this neighbourhood lies in Toronto. It is one of 158 neighbourhoods of Toronto.
Is Mount Pleasant East a good place to live?
Plenty to like here, at a price. Pupils here do better than most (A+). It is strong on walkability as well (A+). Buying in is costly (D). The overall grade comes out at A, #38 of 858 in Ontario. On that grade it does better than 92% of Canadian towns.
Rents here are the metro area's average, shared by every town and neighbourhood in it. Safety uses the city's Crime Severity Index, scaled by this neighbourhood's own violent and property crime rates. Health is graded on the health region's survey figures and life expectancy, with the distance to hospital giving the town its own spread.
What makes Mount Pleasant East stand out
The 3 things Mount Pleasant East does most differently from other towns.
How Mount Pleasant East grades
Each subject compares Mount Pleasant East with Canadian towns of 2,500 or more, ordered by how far it is from the middle. Towns in other countries are graded separately.
How TownRatings grades Canadian towns →
Picture Perfect Gallery and 87 more in and around Mount Pleasant East
From museums to parks and historic sites: Mount Pleasant East’s places to visit and those just beyond its edge, most famous first.
Big drawMuseumRoyal Ontario Museum2.6 km outside town, to the south · 281.4M visitors a year (2025)
Big drawArt galleryArt Gallery of Ontario4.2 km outside town, to the south · 873K visitors a year (2016)
Historic houseCasa Loma2 km outside town, to the south
Art galleryThe Aga Khan Museum4 km outside town, to the northeast
MuseumBata Shoe Museum2.8 km outside town, to the southPhotos: each place’s Wikidata image, from Wikimedia Commons under the licence below (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (5)
- Royal Ontario Museum: Staka, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Art Gallery of Ontario: Owen Byrne from Ottawa, Canada, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Casa Loma: Evelyncyuzu, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The Aga Khan Museum: JohnOyston, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bata Shoe Museum: Gisling, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Mount Pleasant East.
Results around Mount Pleasant East lean high: 42 of 54 schools in the top two fifths in Ontario
None of them teaches in French, though 10% of schools in Ontario do. Northern Secondary School is the biggest, at 2,075 students. Within 3 km, 2 boards share the schools, below both Ontario’s towns (4) and Canadian towns (3). 31,920 students attend the 52 elementary schools and 10 secondary schools in or within 3 km of Mount Pleasant East.
| School | Level | Students | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorncliffe Park Public School Bottom fifth in OntarioLargest elementary schoolElementary · Grades 1–5 | Elementary · Grades 1–5 | 1,305 | English public |
| Northern Secondary School Second fifth in OntarioLargest secondary schoolSecondary · Grades 9–12 | Secondary · Grades 9–12 | 2,075 | English public |
| Cottingham Junior Public School Top fifth in OntarioResults in the top fifth in OntarioElementary · Grades JK–6 | Elementary · Grades JK–6 | 140 | English public |
Schools by system · Schools within 3 km
| Schools within 3 km | Mount Pleasant East | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| School boards | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Provincial school lists and results, 2024-25
Home ownership in Mount Pleasant East, 55%, runs below Ontario’s towns and Canadian towns
Source area for rent as a share of income and monthly rent for a two-bedroom: the Toronto metro area
Shelter took 30% or more of income for 26% of households, above Ontario’s towns (22%) and Canadian towns (18%) alike. Rent took 21% of household income, about level with Ontario’s towns (22%) and above Canadian towns (20%).
What homes were worth · The median owner’s estimate at the 2021 census
| Census 2021 | Mount Pleasant East | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households owning their home | 55% | 76% | 74% |
| Households spending 30%+ on shelter | 26% | 22% | 18% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; CMHC Rental Market Survey via Statistics Canada · These are 2021 census values, as owners judged them, set against household income in 2020.
Few places match Mount Pleasant East for health: it beats 90% of Canadian towns
In the health survey, half of adults in the region rate their health very good or excellent, close to Ontario’s 51%. Statistics Canada puts life expectancy at 84.7, above Ontario’s towns (82.8) and Canadian towns (81.5) alike, though the region has fewer smokers than Ontario, 9.2% of adults to 11%. Closer to home, a hospital is just 1.2 km from the average resident of Mount Pleasant East, nearer than the usual 3.7 km. For health survey and life expectancy, the only official count covers all of the City of Toronto Health Unit, Mount Pleasant East included.
Very good or excellent health · adults, age-standardised
| Health | Mount Pleasant East | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 84.7 | 82.8 | 81.5 |
| Smokers | 9.2% | 10% | 12% |
| Chronic conditions (average share) | 16% | 17% | 17% |
| Very good or excellent health | 50% | 51% | 52% |
Statistics Canada, Canadian Community Health Survey 2023/2024 and life expectancy 2022/2024; Open Database of Healthcare Facilities
Mount Pleasant East is graded an A for safety
For violence alone, its police area’s index was 93, higher than both Ontario’s towns (76) and Canadian towns (86). Where it is policed, thefts, break-ins and damage came to 34.4 per 1,000 a year, above Ontario’s towns (30.5) and Canadian towns (31.2) alike.
Year by year · Crime Severity Index for each year
| 2023–2025 | Mount Pleasant East | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime Severity Index | 93 | 76 | 86 |
| Property crime per 1,000 | 34.4 | 30.5 | 31.2 |
Statistics Canada, Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, 2023–2025 average · Crime Severity Index, Violent Crime Severity Index, violent crime and property crime per 1,000: one figure for all of the Toronto service area
Flood mapping exists for Mount Pleasant East: 1 on record, latest by Toronto Regional Conservation Authority
Shared with the rest of the city of Toronto: earthquake risk
Of the homes tested for radon, 2.7% were over 200 Bq/m³, lower than both Ontario’s towns (4%) and Canadian towns (6.6%). Seismic risk in Mount Pleasant East sits near the middle: $0.043 of expected damage per $1,000 of buildings a year, the typical town $0.030.
Radon tests above the guideline · share of tested homes, 200 Bq/m³
| Hazards | Mount Pleasant East | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radon tests above the guideline | 2.7% | 4% | 6.6% |
| Earthquake loss per $1,000 of buildings a year | $0.043 | $0.043 | $0.030 |
NRCan seismic risk model and burned areas, Health Canada radon survey, the Flood Hazard Map Inventory
Household incomes in Mount Pleasant East top those of 95% of Canadian towns
On average, the journey to work lasts 29 min.
How working residents got to work · census 2021
| Census 2021 | Mount Pleasant East | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip | 29 min | 29 min | 26 min |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021 (labour and commuting) · These are May 2021 figures, gathered while COVID-19 kept many people home or out of work.
Winters are mild in Mount Pleasant East: January nights hold at −6.7°C, above Ontario’s towns and Canadian towns
The warmest stretch brings July afternoons of 27.0°C, near Ontario’s towns (26.7°C) and higher than Canadian towns (25.5°C). The frost-free season runs from 11 April to 6 November, 208 days. Snow peaks in January: 40 cm in a normal year. The most precipitation falls in June: 82 mm in a normal year.
Average high by season · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Normals, 1991–2020 | Mount Pleasant East | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days with frost a year | 101 | 139 | 159 |
| January night low | −6.7°C | −9.1°C | −13.5°C |
| July afternoon high | 27.0°C | 26.7°C | 25.5°C |
| Precipitation a year | 823 mm | 902 mm | 883 mm |
Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Toronto (City))
More people in Mount Pleasant East speak English and French than in Ontario’s towns or Canadian towns: 15%
Visible minorities make up 29% of the population, higher than both Ontario’s towns (26%) and Canadian towns (15%). Under-15s account for 17% of the population. Those 65 and older account for 17% of residents.
Ages · Share of residents in each age group, Census 2021
Schooling · Highest qualification, residents 15 and over
Women and men · all residents
Women make up 52.8% of Mount Pleasant East
In 2021 there were 8,620 women to 7,705 men; Canada as a whole is 50.9% women.
| Mount Pleasant East | Ontario | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| 15 to 64 | 66% | 65% | 64% |
| 65+ | 17% | 19% | 19% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 7.2% | 15% | 16% |
| Postsecondary qualification | 76% | 56% | 56% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; Ontario and Canada: medians of towns of 2,500+
In Mount Pleasant East, November normally means 8°C afternoons and 2°C nights
A normal December brings highs of 3°C, lows of −3°C. Expect around 12 cm of snow in November. In November, the normal is 71 mm of rain and snow. The forecast on the Weather page is ECCC’s for Toronto.
Normal highs, the months ahead · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Season | High | Low | Rain and snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | 1°C | −5°C | 176 mm |
| Spring | 12°C | 4°C | 207 mm |
| Summer | 26°C | 17°C | 230 mm |
| Autumn | 15°C | 8°C | 209 mm |
ECCC normals, 1991–2020 (Toronto (City)); the forecast is on the Weather page
Toronto Public Library - Mount Pleasant and Ankara Library are Mount Pleasant East’s two public libraries
The library figures on this page are Toronto’s: Toronto Public Library serves all 3,110,984 people of the city, Mount Pleasant East among them.
Provincial library statistics, OpenStreetMap, the CRA and Statistics Canada
A national park 19 km from Mount Pleasant East: Rouge National Urban Park
2 beaches are mapped within 5 km, none with a name. Biggest among them: E.T. Seton Park, 130 ha, 1.8 km off. The nearest provincial park, Bronte Creek Provincial Park, is 43 km away. For walks, 3 named routes run within 2 km, such as the Central Ravines, Belt Line & Gardens Discovery Walk and Northern Ravines & Gardens Discovery Walk.
Protected land · of the land within 10 km
| Outdoors | Mount Pleasant East | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public protected areas within 10 km | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Protected land within 10 km | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% |
Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD), OpenStreetMap routes and beaches
An older town: 52% of Mount Pleasant East’s homes predate 1961
Its 1 historic place is of the highest rank.
Historic places by designation · inside the town
Among them
| Heritage | Mount Pleasant East | Ontario | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1961 | 52% | 22% | 18% |
Canadian Register of Historic Places, Directory of Federal Heritage Designations, Québec’s Répertoire du patrimoine culturel, Wikidata; Census 2021 homes by period
Everything we know about Mount Pleasant East
Famous people from around Mount Pleasant East
No notable person born in Mount Pleasant East is on our list; these were born in the towns around it.
Photo credits
Stephen Harper: World Economic Forum / Remy Steinegger, CC BY-SA 2.0
Mount Pleasant East’s neighbours
The nearest places of 1,000 or more. Statistics Canada
| Town | People | km | Overall | Cost | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant East | 16,373 | — | A | D | A | A |
| North Toronto | 16,007 | 0.9 | A− | D− | A− | A |
| South Eglinton-Davisville | 23,380 | 0.9 | A | D− | A | A |
| Yonge-Eglinton | 12,424 | 1.4 | A− | D− | B− | A |
| Leaside-Bennington | 16,710 | 1.6 | A | C | B+ | A |
| Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills | 9,909 | 1.9 | A | C+ | C+ | A |
| Lawrence Park South | 15,018 | 2 | A | C+ | B+ | A |
People: Statistics Canada, Census 2021. Distances: centre to centre.
Questions about Mount Pleasant East
Do people in Mount Pleasant East speak French?
15% of residents can hold a conversation in both English and French, against 8% for the median of Canadian towns; 0% speak French but not English.
How old are the people of Mount Pleasant East?
Its median age is 42.1, where Canadian towns sit at 45.2. Under-15s are 17% of residents; over-65s, 17%.
About Mount Pleasant East
Neighbourhood in Toronto
The edges of Mount Pleasant East follow census dissemination areas, which TownRatings groups into Toronto’s neighbourhoods; the name comes from the city’s map or OpenStreetMap.
Statistics Canada: population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155), Census of Population 2021, 2021 census boundaries.
- Population
- 16,373 (people, 2021 estimate)
- Province or territory
- Ontario
- City
- Toronto
- Census subdivision
- 3520005
Sources: Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021 · population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155) and 2021 census boundaries · Uniform Crime Reporting Survey 2023–25 (35-10-0026, 35-10-0183 to 35-10-0190) · CMHC rents as published by Statistics Canada (34-10-0133) · grades by TownRatings. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).