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Strathcona, Edmonton, AB Area Guide

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Living in Strathcona, Edmonton, AB

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Strathcona Area Facts

  • Strathcona has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Strathcona crime rates are 2% lower than the Edmonton average
  • Cost of living in Strathcona is 4% higher than the Edmonton average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Walter Polley Park
      Fred A. Morie Park
      Strathcona Park
      End of Steel Park
      Big Miller Park
      Light Horse Park
      W.C. "Tubby" Bateman Park
      Rossdale Linear Park

      Entertainment

      End of Steel Park
      The Roxy on Gateway
      Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre
      Backstage Theatre
      Edmonton Radial Railway Society
      Westbury Theatre
      Studio Theatre
      Walterdale Playhouse

      Food & Drink

      The Yardbird Suite
      Empress Ale House
      Luzzara
      Flirt Cupcakes
      A&W
      Maki Maki
      Liquor Depot
      Hudsons Canadian Tap House

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Strathcona? Of all people who commute, 13.4% take public transportation in Strathcona.
      Drive to Work
      40%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      7% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      7% higher than the CDN average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Strathcona? The cost of living in Strathcona is 93/100 - which is 6% lower than Alberta.
      Strathcona
      93

      7% 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 Strathcona? Strathcona crime rates are 6,214, which are 3% lower than Alberta
      Total Crime
      6,214 per 100k people

      47% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      47% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Strathcona? The median income in Strathcona is $73,650 which is 22% lower than Alberta.
      Median household income
      $73,65011% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      80%26% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      38% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Strathcona a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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

      B- Housing

      What are Strathcona home prices? Strathcona 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
      35%

      48% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Strathcona Schools

      Does Strathcona have good schools? The Strathcona graduation rate is 93% - which is 10% higher than Alberta
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      52%

      109% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      70%

      6% higher than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Strathcona a good place to live? Strathcona has an overall rating of 93% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      93%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      93%

      3 total surveys

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