Lawrence Park, ON
Guide de location
An affluent neighbourhood with surprisingly affordable rental stock
About
Lawrence Park, the area stretching from Yonge to Bayview and the Blythwood Ravine to Lawrence Avenue East, is crowned Toronto’s wealthiest neighbourhood year after year. From its inception, this “garden suburb” has been home to some notable residents, including astronaut Roberta Bondar, Toronto mayor John Tory, and former MLB and Blue Jays president Paul Beeston. Lawrence Park is more than just glitz and glam. At its heart, it is a quiet, family-friendly area with an abundance of green space, ideal for pet lovers and sporty types. Don’t be daunted by the high sticker prices on the area’s mansions - Lawrence Park offers bountiful rental stock along Yonge Street and Lawrence Avenue in beautiful character low-rise apartments offering bachelor, one- and two-bedroom units at prices that may surprise you.

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Life & Style
Lawrence Park is all about high-end Toronto family living. Residents tend to have top-notch jobs with hefty paychecks. Those paychecks allow locals to embrace the city’s finest shopping, dining and entertainment. While Lawrence Parkians have access to top-of-the-line everything, their families are what gives their lives meaning. They work hard to give their children excellent educations and a variety of cultural experiences, including international travel. At the same time, residents always leave moments for plain old family fun. Lawrence Park is the best of the best that money can buy – with a heart.

Neighbourhood
Lawrence Park contains a number of primary and secondary schools, as well as York University’s Glendon campus. There are several TTC options, including access to the Yonge-University subway line at Lawrence station. At Yonge Street and Lawrence Avenue, there are grocery stores and a branch of the Toronto Public Library. Shopping and dining options also abound on both Yonge and Lawrence. The south and west sides of Lawrence Park offer beautiful natural spaces, including a river, several parks and a ravine. Just outside the neighbourhood are the Rosedale Golf Club and famed sports and recreation centre, The Granite Club. Further afield is the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Don’t miss the stunning Alexander Muir Memorial Gardens at Yonge just north of Glengrove.

Fun Fact
Who lives here: Lawrence Park is a haven for some of Toronto’s wealthiest and most accomplished residents. The area is filled with married couples and their children. In fact, the neighbourhood has 49% more children than the city average. You’ll be rubbing shoulders high-income families here, with most households pulling in nearly $140,000 on average according to statistics. Plenty of young professionals, couples, and seniors occupy the rentals along the neighbourhood’s main arteries.
Perfect for: Families with disposable income looking to settle down.
Not-so-perfect for: Those seeking a fast-paced urban lifestyle steps from their front door.