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The St. Lawrence neighbourhood is an ethnically diverse area, adjacent to the Central Business District of Toronto. The area offers a mix of modern and historic culture, architecture, and family-based experiences. St. Lawrence is home to both commercial and residential blocks, offering an offbeat experience for locals and newcomers.
Information on St Lawrence Neighbourhood
The layout of St. Lawrence contains the ten original blocks of the Town of York, with its buildings dating back to the earlier parts of the 19th century. These buildings have become iconic pieces of the area, preserved by the Heritage Committee in collaboration with the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association (SLNA).
The neighbourhood boasts the site of Toronto’s very first parliament building and various other heritage conservation districts. Most historic areas are well-preserved and maintained by the SLNA in partnership with the greater Toronto municipality.
The area is relatively diverse in socio and financial demographics, with middle-income families calling the area home.
Walk Score
Are has a walk score of 95, making it one of the most walking-friendly suburbs of the older Toronto side.
Public Transportation
Union Station is situated within walking distance, which operates the TTC, Go Transit, and Via Rail services. Access to expressways is within a five minutes driving radius. Further access to bus stops is distributed across the area, with a 15-minute walking distance to the nearest Go Bus station.
Bike Score
100 bike score, as the neighbourhood has ample sidewalks and bicycle lanes for convenience.
School District Ratings
The St. Lawrence area is home to the John Ross Roberston Junior Public School, and the Blythwood Junior Public School (South), with an average score of 9.2 and 9, respectively.
Public schools are highly ranked compared to schools in the greater Toronto area.
Average Rent and Sale Prices
Although there is a vibrant community feel, St. Lawrence is expensive, especially when you’re looking to purchase a residential home.
The average two-bedroom home will cost anything between CAD 1.8 million and CAD 3 million. Rent for a well-situated apartment close to stores and restaurants costs around CAD 3000 per month. Some units are subsidised, while most of the general market owns the property.
Renters and buyers looking to move to St. Lawrence should be aware of the higher cost of living in terms of rentals and purchasing a house. The reason behind the high prices is that the area is considered one of the safest and cleanest neighbourhoods of the greater Toronto district.
Investing in St Lawrence
Compared to the rest of the city, the St. Lawrence area is less risky when looking to invest in a commercial or retail space. There is ample foot traffic, with a lot of opportunities to expand, and rent historic buildings right in the centre of the neighbourhood. It boasts a trendy and progressive commercial scene.
Property is somewhat more expensive when compared to other parts of the city, but it offers high safe and clean areas, public parks, and schools close to public transportation hubs. Residential property has seen increased demand, especially for families looking to relocate closer to the Central Business District.
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