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Downtown Edmonton, Edmonton, AB Area Guide

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Living in Downtown Edmonton, Edmonton, AB

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Downtown Edmonton Area Facts

  • Downtown Edmonton has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Downtown Edmonton crime rates are 31% higher than the Edmonton average
  • Cost of living in Downtown Edmonton is 3% lower than the Edmonton average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown Edmonton? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Michael Phair Park
      Beaver Hills House Park
      Beaver Hill House Park
      Beatrice Carmichael Park
      Alex Decoteau Park
      Abbey Glen Park
      Veterans Park
      McKay School Park

      Entertainment

      Alberta Craft Council
      Evolution Wonderlounge
      The Chvrch of John
      Landmark Cinemas
      Archives and Museum
      Neon Sign Museum
      Rogers Place
      High Level Streetcar - Jasper Plaza

      Food & Drink

      Devine Wines
      Tzin Wine and Tapas
      Subway
      Cask and Barrel
      Rocky Mountain Ice House
      Kelly's Pub
      The Needle
      Papa John's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown Edmonton? Of all people who commute, 15.4% take public transportation in Downtown Edmonton.
      Drive to Work
      28%

      19% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      15%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      25%

      23% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown Edmonton? The cost of living in Downtown Edmonton is 87/100 - which is 12% lower than Alberta.
      Downtown Edmonton
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Edmonton
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown Edmonton? Downtown Edmonton crime rates are 8,343, which are 31% higher than Alberta
      Total Crime
      8,343 per 100k people

      98% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 12

      98% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown Edmonton? The median income in Downtown Edmonton is $64,164 which is 32% lower than Alberta.
      Median household income
      $64,16422% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      81%27% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      43% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown Edmonton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Stollery Children's Hospital
      Passport Health Downtown Edmonton Travel Clinic
      Cross Cancer Institute
      Kaye Edmonton Clinic
      Grey Nuns Community Hospital
      Alberta Hospital Edmonton
      Royal Alexandra Hospital
      Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Complete Care Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Alberta Avenue Pharmacy
      Medicine Village
      Rexall
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      London Drugs
      London Drugs

      Doctors

      Medicentre
      Eye Q Laser
      Kensington Medical Clinic
      East Edmonton Health Clinic
      Dr. Rusli Jeh
      Medical Center
      King Edward Medical Centre
      Ottewell Medical Clinic Ltd

      D+ Housing

      What are Downtown Edmonton home prices? Downtown Edmonton home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Alberta
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      27%

      60% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Downtown Edmonton Schools

      Does Downtown Edmonton have good schools? The Downtown Edmonton graduation rate is 96% - which is 13% higher than Alberta
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      15% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      53%

      110% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      79%

      19% higher than the CDN average

      A User Ratings

      Is Downtown Edmonton a good place to live? Downtown Edmonton has an overall rating of 81% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      3 total surveys

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