Lawrence Heights, Toronto Rentals

No matter the medium of transportation, it is very easy to travel in this neighbourhood. It is easy for pedestrians to get around in Lawrence Heights; many day-to-day needs can be met without the use of a car, and a variety of businesses are nearby. Even though the cycling infrastructure is good, there are a limited number of elevation changes, and riding a bike is better in certain pockets than others, it is at times difficult to get around by bicycle in Lawrence Heights since. Thanks to various nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 1 (Yonge-University), and about 10 nearby bus lines, this part of Toronto is very transit friendly. Cars are also a very good mode of transportation in Lawrence Heights. Many houses for sale are a very short car ride from the closest highway, such as Allen Expressway, and it is easy to park.

In Lawrence Heights, families will typically be able to access daycares and schools by walking. Apart from public schools, there are private primary and secondary schools. With respect to eating, both general and specialty grocery stores are ordinarily accessible within a rather short walk from most houses for sale in Lawrence Heights. Furthermore, those who appreciate dining in restaurants or cafes will have a fair number of opportunities in this part of Toronto, for instance along Dufferin Street.

Despite the somewhat busy feel, there are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Lawrence Heights. More specifically, there are approximately 10 parks close by for residents to check out and they are especially well-situated, which results in them being very easy to get to from numerous locations within this area. Despite the abundance of public green spaces, most streets have sub-par tree coverage. Finally, this neighbourhood has many parts that are very serene and quiet, although other spots can be noisy, especially close to Highway 401 or Allen Expressway.

Small apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing about 30% of buildings in Lawrence Heights, and the remaining dwellings are mainly large apartment buildings and single detached homes. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Roughly 60% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home whereas owners make up the remainder. A majority of the housing growth in this area has occurred following the year 2000.