Dufferin Grove, Toronto Rentals

Dufferin Grove is an excellent neighbourhood with regards to getting around without driving. Homeowners can depend on public transit to move around in Dufferin Grove. The neighbourhood is linked by a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically very close. This part of the city is also an extraordinarily pleasant part of Toronto for pedestrians; most daily needs are especially convenient to carry out by walking, and various businesses are reasonably nearby. A very large number of residents in the area use their bicycle because bike-share stations are never more than a short walk away, and the cycling network is very well-developed.

House buyers in Dufferin Grove will be pleased to learn that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away. In addition, with approximately 20 restaurants and a few coffee shops, this part of the city is a very good area in which to eat out. Residents can find a very large number of nearby clothing stores, for example along Bloor Street. When it comes to education, parents and their schoolchildren will appreciate the proximity to schools and daycares, which are within walking distance from all houses for sale in Dufferin Grove.

Dufferin Grove has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Dufferin Grove is reasonably quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. The greenery in this part of the city is quite prominent as the majority of streets have fairly good tree coverage. There are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to discover, like Dufferin Grove Park, and they are especially well-distributed, which makes it very easy to get to them. Finally, finding things to do is very easy in this part of the city. Despite the fact that there is a limited selection of entertainment venues, there are crowds of people around most of the time, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the area. Ossington Avenue in particular offers a broad selection of nightlife.

Roughly 55% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Dufferin Grove, whereas the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings and townhouses. Most housing in this neighbourhood was constructed prior to the 1960s, during its largest building boom. This area offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes. About 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and owners make up the remainder.