Dufferin Grove, Toronto Rentals

Dufferin Grove does not require use of a car as various other methods of transportation are accessible. The public transit system in this area is especially convenient as a result of many nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and around 10 nearby bus lines. Dufferin Grove is also very convenient for those who travel by foot; carrying out daily needs is very easy by walking, and many businesses of different types can be found as well. A very large number of people in the area use their bike as there is generally a bike-share station close by, and there are a fair number of bike lanes.

Schools and daycares are very easy to reach on foot from most houses for sale in this area. Parents are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. When it comes to eating, it is typically feasible for property owners in this part of Toronto to shop for general and specialty groceries on foot. Moreover, there are a fair number of options in close proximity for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes.

Dufferin Grove has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Finding things to do in this part of Toronto is very easy. Despite the fact that there are relatively few nearby entertainment venues, the streets are usually busy with people, and with its approximately 10 bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located around the corner. Dufferin Grove is quiet overall, as the streets are usually reasonably tranquil. There is a good amount of greenery in this area as the tree canopy coverage for many streets is fairly good. Green spaces, including Dufferin Grove Park, are especially well-spread out and there are a few of them nearby for residents to discover, which makes them very easy to get to from the majority of locations in this neighbourhood.

In Dufferin Grove, about 60% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, and the rest of the properties are mainly large apartment buildings. This area also has a good variety of unit sizes - properties range from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around two thirds of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters while the remainder are occupied by owners. This neighbourhood experienced its main building boom before the 1960s, so most of the available housing is from this time period.