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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Hartman Green
      Ralph Maybank Memorial Park
      Centennial Park
      Olds Splash Park
      O. R. Hedges Park
      Neil Leatherdale Park
      Destiny Place Park
      Herb Samis Park

      Entertainment

      Olds Regional Exhibition and Rodeo Grounds
      Mountain View Museum
      Different Strokes
      The Bowl
      Mayfair Cinema
      Fine Arts & Multi Media Centre (TransCanada Theatre)
      BMO Amphitheater

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Domino's
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Panago
      A&W
      Coccoa Tree
      Mad Greek Pizza

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Olds? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Olds.
      Drive to Work
      47%

      7% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Olds? The cost of living in Olds is 86/100 - which is 14% lower than Alberta.
      Olds
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Alberta
      100

      same as average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Olds? Olds crime rates are 6,424, which are 1% higher than Alberta
      Total Crime
      6,424 per 100k people

      52% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      52% 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 Olds? The median income in Olds is $78,157 which is 17% lower than Alberta.
      Median household income
      $78,1575% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      66%4% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      15% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Olds Hospital and Care Centre

      Pharmacies

      Rexall
      PreferredRx Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Olds home prices? Olds 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
      74%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      A Olds Schools

      Does Olds have good schools? The Olds graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% lower than Alberta
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      17%

      34% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      65%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Olds a good place to live? Olds has an overall rating of 90% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      4 total surveys

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