East Bloor/Village is the unofficial home to Toronto’s Lesbian, queer, bi-sexual, transgendered community. It’s where the Pride Week celebrations centre around, culminating with the Pride Parade, which is one of the largest pride parades in the world.
For those wanting a vibrant street life, the Church st corridor is home to an electrifying array of shops, restaurants and bars.
Development Potential: Medium
Development will mainly occur on the East-West Streets (Bloor, Charles, Wellesley) and on Church from Bloor to Charles in the Village. These buildings 15-35 storey towers, taller as you get closer to Bloor. Along Jarvis will be higher density as developers can build up to a 35 Storey tower on most of Jarvis going south almost to Adelaide.
Demographic Indicators
Below you will find various demographic indicators for the Church-Yonge Corridor. This will include information such as average income, down to the single and married ratio in the neighbourhood.
| Single Hot Zone (Folks in the ages 25-44) | 49% (Toronto Average 32%) |
| Singles/Married | 66/34 |
| Visible Minority | 52.5% (Toronto Average 47%) |
| Recent Immigrants | 12.1% (Toronto Average 11%) |
| Most Common Ethnic Origin | East and South Asian |
| % of Population with Diploma or Degree | 20.3% (Toronto Average 9.6%) |
| Ethnic Diversity Index | 5.17 (Most Diverse Neighborhood in Toronto 5.66) |
| Average Income | $85,661 |
| Income Inequality | 0.41 (Moderate gap btwn rich and poor 1 most inequality Toronto Average 0.39) |
| % Rental Dwellings | 68% (Toronto Average 45%) |
Market Information
| Single Hot Zone (Folks in the ages 25-44) | 49% (Toronto Average 32%) |
| Singles/Married | 66/34 |
| Visible Minority | 52.5% (Toronto Average 47%) |
| Recent Immigrants | 12.1% (Toronto Average 11%) |
| Most Common Ethnic Origin | East and South Asian |
| % of Population with Diploma or Degree | 20.3% (Toronto Average 9.6%) |
| Ethnic Diversity Index | 5.17 (Most Diverse Neighborhood in Toronto 5.66) |
| Average Income | $85,661 |
| Income Inequality | 0.41 (Moderate gap btwn rich and poor 1 most inequality Toronto Average 0.39) |
| % Rental Dwellings | 68% (Toronto Average 45%) |
Neighbourhood Vibrancy Factors
| Pre-construction Price Range | $600-$800 psf |
| Re-Sale Price Range | $500-$700 psf |
| Rental Range (1 Bdrm) | $1700-$1900 |
| Percent by home style | Apartment 95% Other 5% |
| Housing type | Condo Apartment 99% Other 1% |
Restaurants
East Bloor Village has a lot to offer especially if you are looking to find great places to dine. Below you will find a table compiling all of the nearby restaurants you can expect to find while living in East Bloor Village
| Restaurant | Website | Address | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| About Cheese | http://www.aboutcheese.ca/ | 483 Church Street | 3 |
| A La Tourque | 558 Church Street | 3.5 | |
| ACME Burger Company | http://www.theacmeburgercompany.com/ | 532 Church Street | 3.5 |
| Asahi Sushi Korean and Japanese Cuisine | http://www.asahi-sushi.com/ | 640 Church Street | 2 |
| Boutique Bar | http://www.boutiquebar.ca/ | 506 Church Street | 3 |
| The Black Eagle | http://www.blackeagletoronto.com/ | 457 Church Street | 2.5 |
| Bulldog Coffee | http://www.bulldogtoronto.com/home.htm | 89 Granby Street | 3 |
| Bumpkin's Restaurant and Lounge | http://www.bumpkins.ca/ | 21 Gloucester Street | 3 |
| Chi-Ko-Roo | 491 Church St | 3 | |
| Byzantium Martini Supperclub | http://www.byz.ca/ | 499 Church Street | 5 |
| Chino Locos | http://chinolocos.com/ | 459 Church Street | 3.2 |
| Crepe It Up | 507 Church Street | 2.5 | |
| Cumbrae | http://cumbraes.com/ | 481 Church Street | 3 |
| Crews & Tangos | http://crewsandtangos.com/ | 508 Church Street | 1.5 |
| Daybreak Diner | 399 Church Street | 3 | |
| Express Pizza | 447 Church St | 2.5 | |
| Fabarnak | http://www.fabarnak.com | 519 Church Street | 2.5 |
| Flash | http://www.flashonchurch.com/ | 463 Church Street | 1.5 |
| Fuzion Resto-Lounge and Garden | http://www.fuzionexperience.com/ | 580 Church Street | 2.5 |
| Fly Toronto Nightclub | http://www.flynightclub.com/ | 8 Gloucester St | 2.5 |
| Ghazale | http://www.ghazale.ca/ | 78 Wellesley Street East | 1.5 |
| Guu Izakaya | http://www.guu-izakaya.com/ | 398 Church Street | 4.5 |
| Ginger Viet Restaurant and Delivery | http://www.vietfooddelivery.com | 546 Church Street | 2.5 |
| Hair of The Dug Neighborhood Pub and Restaurant | http://www.hairofthedogpub.ca/ | 425 Church Street | 2.5 |
| Ho?s Place | 509 Church Street | 2.5 | |
| Juice Box | 491 Church St. | 4.5 | |
| The Indian Hut Fine Indian Cuisine | http://www.indianhut.ca/ | 636 Church Street | 1.5 |
| Just Thai | 534 Church Street | 2.5 | |
| Kaiseki Sakura | http://kaisekisakura.com/ | 556 Church Street | 2 |
| Kokoni Izakaya | 459 Church St | 2 | |
| Kawa Sushi | http://kawasushi.ca/ | 451 Church Street | 3 |
| Lola's Commissary | http://www.lolascommissary.com/ | 634 Church Street | 3 |
| O'Grady's Tap and Grill | http://www.ogradyschurch.ca/ | 518 Church Street | 1.5 |
| O.Noir | http://www.onoir.com/ | 620 Church Street | 3 |
| Olympic 76 Pizza | http://www.olympic76pizza.com/ | 8 Gloucester Street | 2 |
| Pita Pan | 507 Church Street | 2 | |
| Pusateri Fruit Market | http://www.pusateri.ca/ | 497 Church Street | 2 |
| Red Rocket Coffee | http://www.redrocketcoffee.com/ | 154 Wellesley Street East | 2 |
| Smith | http://www.553church.com/ | 553 Church St. | 4.5 |
| Spirits Bar & Grill | http://www.spiritsbarandgrill.com/ | 642 Church Street | 1.6 |
| The Barn Night Club | http://www.thebarnnightclub.com/ | 418 Church Street | 2.5 |
| Sugo Trattoria | http://sugotrattoria.ca/ | 582 Church Street | 4.5 |
| The Church Street Diner | 555 Church Street | 3 | |
| Woody's and Sailor | http://www.woodystoronto.com/ | 465 Church Street | 3 |
Sources
Photo: Wyliepoom
