Livability Score

62
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (27) F
Entertainment (11) F
Food and Drink (117) C+
Fitness (8) F
Groceries (26) F
Parks (327) A+
Shops (178) A+
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.9% take public transportation in Red Deer.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.9%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Red Deer is 87/100 - which is 13% lower than Alberta.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Red Deer crime rates are 10,943 per 100k, which is 71% higher than Alberta
Property Crime
8,834 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
2,109 crimes per 100k
F
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employment B+

The median income in Red Deer is $90,179 - which is 5% lower than Alberta.
Med. Household Income
$90,179
C
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
A-
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health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (33)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing B

Red Deer home prices are $436,000 - which is 8% lower than Alberta
Home Price
$436,000
F
Home Appreciation Rate
29%
F
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools A-

The Red Deer graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% lower than Alberta
School Test Scores
62%
C
High School Grad. Rates
84%
C-
Elementary Schools (43) C-
High Schools (17) A+
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ratings C+

Red Deer has an overall rating of 67% from 10 reviews.
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C+
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      Red Deer, AB

      Alberta’s third largest city sits between Calgary and Edmonton in Aspen parkland. Red Deer is a beautiful city amongst rolling hills and farmlands. It is a major centre for oil distribution, petrochemical production and agriculture, as well as having a large commercial centre. In the past, Red Deer was a gathering place Aboriginal tribes and European fur traders, which has a lot to do with the fact that the Red Deer River runs right through the city. In the early 1900s there was a massive increase in settlers, and by the 1950s it had become one of the fastest growing cities in the country.

      Many residents will tell you that living in Red Deer is nothing short of wonderful thanks to its stunning landscapes and fantastic recreational activities. There are cross-country ski trails and cycling trails throughout the city, as well as places to go horseback riding and canoeing. There are also numerous places to wine and dine in the downtown area. Surprisingly, the city centre is also one of the most affordable places to live in the city. West Park is also a fun area, though this has a lot to do with the student life at Red Deer College, which is the only post-secondary institute in the city.

      Family life is key in Red Deer and is part of what makes it such a great place to live. There are numerous public and catholic schools spread across the city, as well as four private schools. There is also a francophone school in downtown Red Deer that is fantastic if French is your first language. Sorensen Station - the city’s main bus terminal - is also in the downtown area, which has 15 routes throughout the city. There are also special school routes that go to some of the middle schools and high schools in the city. Other than these bus routes, there is no other public transportation in Red Deer, though there are long-distance buses to both Calgary and Edmonton.

      In 2003, Red Deer was named as the Cultural Capital of Canada thanks to its wide variety of cultural groups and art. It was around this time that the city saw a huge increase in the amount of immigrants moving here, which has only added to its charm. Key places of interest in Red Deer include the Central Alberta Theatre, the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery, the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra and the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. On top of that, there are shopping malls, community centre and recreation centres that any resident will enjoy.

      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Red Deer? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

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      Entertainment

      Kerry Wood Nature Centre
      RDC Welikoklad Event Centre
      Scott Block Theatre
      Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery
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      Carnaval Cinemas
      Heritage Lanes
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      Food & Drink

      Taco Time
      A&W
      Subway
      Sizzling Wok
      Eka House of Japan
      A&W
      Sobeys Liquor
      Super Liquor

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Red Deer? Of all people who commute, 2.9% take public transportation in Red Deer.
      Drive to Work
      53%

      12% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre

      Pharmacies

      London Drugs
      Save-on-Foods Pharmacy
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Co-op Pharmacy
      Gaetz Avenue IDA Pharmacy
      Pharmasave
      I.D.A.
      Rexall

      Doctors