The Annex

Toronto's most heterogeneous community.

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Welcome to The Annex Real Estate

The Annex is Toronto's most heterogeneous community. Its residents include business professionals, prominent artists, University of Toronto students and faculty and people from all walks of life. Learn more about real estate in the Annex below.


This is a vibrant neighbourhood that draws its energy from the University of Toronto, as well as from the bars, restaurants and nightclubs that crowd together along Bloor Street.


Many of the rooming houses and multi-unit homes in the Annex have recently been converted back to single family houses reflecting the return to prominence of this historic Toronto neighbourhood.


The Neighbourhood was born in the 1870's and 1880’s and it immediately became one of Toronto's elite neighbourhoods. The Annex's first residents included the likes of Timothy Eaton, the patriarch of Eaton’s department store, and George Gooderham, president of the Gooderham and Worts Distillery.


The Annex houses, built between 1880 and 1910 are fine examples of Victorian, Queen Anne and Richardsonian Romanesque architectural styles. Plum and pink colored Credit River sandstone, rich red brick, and terra cotta clay tiles make up the exterior facades of many of these homes. The architectural detail is among the finest in the city, ranging from pyramidal roofs and turrets to recessed grand archways and wooden spindled porches. A second wave of Annex homes are fine examples of English Cottage, Georgian and Tudor style architecture.


The Annex's main shopping district is on Bloor Street. The Mirvish Village shopping district offers a quaint collection of bookstores, art galleries, antique stores and one-of-a-kind specialty stores. The Annex is well served by public transit. Motorists are within minutes of Toronto's business and entertainment districts and close to the commuter highways.


If you'd like to view real estate in The Annex and are interested in a specific property listing, contact Barry Cohen—widely considered to be the best realtor in Toronto—to schedule a showing.


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Overview for The Annex, Ontario

15,657 people live in The Annex, where the median age is 39 and the average individual income is $171,495. Data provided by Statistics Canada.

15,657

Total Population

39 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$171,495

Average individual Income

Around The Annex, Ontario

There's plenty to do around The Annex, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
100
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score
96
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Toronto Cupcake, Ellas Meat Market, and Ginkgo Health Shop.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.69 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 3.02 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$$ 0.8 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.98 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 2.51 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 2.63 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for The Annex, Ontario

The Annex has 8,478 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by Statistics Canada. Here’s what the people living in The Annex do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by Statistics Canada.

15,657

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39

Median Age

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
8,478

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$171,495

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Schools in The Annex, Ontario

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The following schools are within or nearby The Annex. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by Statistics Canada.
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