Upper Jarvis, Toronto Rentals

This part of Toronto is a great area with regards to travelling without driving. Upper Jarvis is especially well-suited for those who travel by foot; meeting daily needs is very easy by walking, and numerous businesses are very close by. This neighbourhood is also a very convenient part of Toronto for cyclists. In particular, there are a good number of bike lanes, and a bike share station can always be found close by. With a few nearby bus lines, residents can rely on public transit to get around in Upper Jarvis. On the other hand, cars are a sometimes poor medium of transportation in this part of Toronto. Nonetheless, it is a rather short drive to the nearest highway from any home in this neighbourhood.

In Upper Jarvis, parents and their children will almost always be able to get to schools and daycares by walking. When it comes to eating, both general and specialty grocery stores are typically accessible within a very short walk from most houses for sale in this area. Moreover, those who are fond of dining out won't have to go far in Upper Jarvis, where approximately 10 restaurants and a few cafes can be found.

Upper Jarvis has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Finding things to do in this part of Toronto is very easy. An extensive selection of entertainment venues can be found nearby, the streets are almost always busy with people, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by. Most areas in Upper Jarvis are quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. This part of Toronto also features a good amount of greenery; public green spaces are very well-situated and there are a few of them close by for residents to visit, making them very easy to reach. Furthermore, residents will find that the majority of streets have reasonably good tree coverage.

Most of the housing growth in Upper Jarvis has happened after the year 2000. The predominance of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of this part of Toronto is an important part of its character. Around 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 30% are owners. This part of the city offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes.