Neighbourhood Guides · Updated October 13, 2026 · 16 min read

The 20 Best Neighbourhoods in Edmonton in 2026

Edmonton splits by how you get around. Old Strathcona, Ritchie, and Bonnie Doon are the walkable answers, with Downtown and Oliver for a car-free core. Terwillegar Towne, Summerside, Windermere, and Cumberland are the suburban family answers. Students go to Garneau for the University of Alberta, Central McDougall and Queen Mary Park for NAIT, and Downtown for MacEwan. Glenora holds the prestige.

Below are all twenty, with estimated sale prices by property type, rent by unit size from bachelor to three bedroom, Walk Scores, and who each area is genuinely wrong for. Switch the guide to Renting and it filters on monthly rent for the bedroom count you need instead of a purchase price you may never pay.

The intersection of Whyte Avenue and 104 Street in Old Strathcona, Edmonton, with a scramble crossing and storefronts — Whyte Avenue at 104 Street in Old Strathcona, one of the scramble crossings that make this the most walkable street south of the river. Photo: TagaSanPedroAko, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

How we picked these twenty

We ran a query fan-out on “best neighbourhoods in Edmonton”, split it into family, young professional, and student intent, and kept the areas that answer all three.

The first query is only the head. Search engines and AI assistants expand it into the questions people actually need answered: which areas are safest, where are the good schools, where can I live without a car, where do University of Alberta and NAIT students rent, how long is the LRT commute, what does a house cost. We built the list from the neighbourhoods that recur across the pages currently ranking for those questions (liv.rent, Rentals.ca, MoneySense and Zoocasa, Daily Hive, Brookfield Residential, Iconic YEG, and the City of Edmonton neighbourhood profiles). Old Strathcona, Oliver, Downtown, Terwillegar Towne, Windermere, Summerside, Glenora, and Bonnie Doon appear again and again. We kept them and added the student and value areas those lists skip.

What we added that the other guides do not have

Almost every Edmonton list is uniformly positive, and many are written by developers or rental platforms selling a specific community. Most also skip renters entirely, even though Edmonton has a large university, a polytechnic, and a downtown college, and most give a single price range with no explanation of where it comes from.

So each entry carries an estimated price by property type, rent at every unit size, a Walk Score, a note on what the rental market is like, and a “who it’s wrong for” line. Each card also answers the questions people put to Google about that neighbourhood: is it safe, is it good for families, is it good for students.

One honest limit: no board publishes community-level sale prices for Edmonton, so the neighbourhood figures are estimates anchored to the June 2026 Greater Edmonton Area averages, and we say so below rather than presenting them as MLS data.

All 20 Edmonton neighbourhoods, filtered

Start by choosing Buying or Renting. Buyers then pick condo or house and a unit size — studio, 1, 2 or 3 bed for a condo, 2 to 5+ bed for a house — and the budget slider follows that choice. Renters pick a bedroom count and filter on monthly rent instead. Use the audience filters to cut the list to families, young professionals, or students. Neighbourhoods with an underlined name link through to local agent listings.

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1. Mill Woods

Walk Score 72 · Very walkable

A cluster of 27 neighbourhoods in the southeast with deep newcomer roots and the Valley Line

The affordable family answer. The Valley Line makes a downtown commute possible without a car, and detached prices sit well below the Edmonton average.

Known for: Mill Woods Town Centre, the Valley Line Southeast terminus, and a wide mix of South Asian restaurants

1 bed condo: $175K
Typical house: $470K
Typical condo: $175K
Transit: Valley Line Southeast LRT (Mill Woods terminus) and the Davies and Mill Woods transit centres

Where Mill Woods is

No official boundary published; marker shows the centre

Best for: First-time buyers who want the lowest detached prices in the city with LRT access, newcomers looking for cultural and grocery networks, and investors in older stock.

Wrong for: Anyone who wants new construction. About 45 percent of the area was built between 1960 and 1980.

Pros

Valley Line Southeast LRT, opened in November 2023, connects Mill Woods to downtown
Mill Woods Town Centre has a Walk Score of 72 and a Transit Score of 69
The lowest detached prices of any large Edmonton area, with schools and daycares near most homes

Cons

Older housing stock that often needs a new roof, windows and systems
Outside the Town Centre, driving is the preferred way to get around
Conditions vary a lot across 27 neighbourhoods

Condo price by unit size

Studio: $126K
1 bed: $175K
2 bed: $238K
3 bed: $312K

Records carry one condo benchmark, treated as the 1 bed; other sizes are scaled by a single national size spread. Relative ranking between neighbourhoods is reliable, a figure for one specific size is an estimate.

Rent by unit size

Bachelor: $960/mo; -$240 vs 1 bed
1 bed: $1,200/mo; benchmark
2 bed: $1,520/mo; +$320 vs 1 bed
3 bed: $1,860/mo; +$660 vs 1 bed

Annual cost of the 1 bedroom at this rent is $14,400. Records carry a one bedroom figure; other sizes are scaled by this city’s own bachelor-to-three-bedroom spread.

Living here

Walk Score72

Transit Score69

Bike Score47

Safety: Varies a lot across 27 neighbourhoods. Many residential streets are quiet, family oriented and well provided with parks, while the Town Centre and transit nodes see more incidents. Check the local map rather than judging the whole area.
Restaurants & bars: One of the widest ranges of South Asian restaurants and bakeries in Edmonton, concentrated around Mill Woods Town Centre and along 34 Avenue.
Shops & retail: Mill Woods Town Centre plus grocery and big-box plazas cover nearly every errand, and many South Asian grocers serve the area.
Renting here: Large and varied: older apartments near the Town Centre, townhouses, and whole houses with suites. Rents sit below the city average, and the Valley Line has widened the pool of renters.

Safety notes describe an area’s character and reputation. We do not publish per-neighbourhood crime statistics: reported rates track density, commercial activity and reporting behaviour more than they predict any individual’s experience.

What’s nearby

Parks & green space: Millwoods Park, Mill Woods Common and Pollard Meadows Park
Libraries: Mill Woods Library
Recreation: Mill Woods Recreation Centre and the Mill Woods Town Centre
Groceries & markets: Mill Woods Town Centre and many South Asian grocers
Schools: A dense network of public and Catholic schools

Mill Woods: what people ask

Is Mill Woods a good place to live?

For affordability and LRT access, yes. The Valley Line Southeast, which opened in November 2023, connects Mill Woods to downtown, and detached prices are among the lowest in the city. The trade is older housing stock and car dependence outside the Town Centre.

Is Mill Woods safe?

It varies a lot across 27 neighbourhoods. Many residential streets are quiet and well provided with parks, while the Town Centre and transit nodes see more incidents. Check the local map rather than judging the whole area.

What is Mill Woods known for?

A large South Asian community, a wide range of restaurants and grocers, and the Mill Woods Town Centre. Much of the housing was built between 1960 and 1980, so older stock is common.

Best value
Families
First time buyers

2. Central McDougall

Walk Score 77 · Very walkable

Inner-city apartments and small houses north of downtown with a major transit hub

The cheapest car-free address in the city. Students and early-career renters get downtown and campuses in minutes, and the trade is a rougher streetscape.

Known for: Affordability, a central location, and the NAIT and MacEwan commute

1 bed condo: $180K
Typical house: $380K
Typical condo: $180K
Transit: Dense bus network, with NAIT and downtown LRT within a short ride

Where Central McDougall is

No official boundary published; marker shows the centre

Best for: NAIT and MacEwan students, renters who want the lowest rent near downtown, and investors looking at cheap inner-city stock.

Wrong for: Anyone who is uncomfortable with an inner-city setting and visible street disorder, or wants school catchment predictability.

Pros

Walk Score of 77 and Transit Score of 74, the best transit access of any budget area
The cheapest entry price of any inner-city neighbourhood in this guide
A short ride or walk to NAIT, MacEwan and downtown

Cons

Edmonton's central core carries higher property crime and disorder than its suburbs
Older, smaller housing stock and many absentee landlords
Few detached houses, so the house figure is a proxy

Condo price by unit size

Studio: $130K
1 bed: $180K
2 bed: $245K
3 bed: $320K

Rent by unit size

Bachelor: $1,000/mo; -$250 vs 1 bed
1 bed: $1,250/mo; benchmark
2 bed: $1,590/mo; +$340 vs 1 bed
3 bed: $1,940/mo; +$690 vs 1 bed

Annual cost of the 1 bedroom at this rent is $15,000. Records carry a one bedroom figure; other sizes are scaled by this city’s own bachelor-to-three-bedroom spread.

Living here

Walk Score77

Transit Score74

Bike Score81

Safety: Inner-city conditions: dense, busy, and with visible street disorder in places. The area has strong foot traffic, but residents should expect more property crime than in the suburbs.
Restaurants & bars: About 471 restaurants, bars and coffee shops are in the area, and residents can walk to about 20 within five minutes.
Shops & retail: Independent grocers and 118 Avenue stores, with major retail a short bus ride away.
Renting here: The cheapest inner-city rents in this guide, mostly older apartments and small houses. Quality varies, and some buildings are managed by absentee landlords.

What’s nearby

Parks & green space: Beaver Hills Park and the river valley trails
Libraries: Stanley A. Milner Library downtown
Recreation: Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre and Brewery District venues
Groceries & markets: A dense run of independents and 118 Avenue stores
Schools: NAIT and MacEwan University within a short transit hop

Central McDougall: what people ask

Is Central McDougall a good place to live?

For students and budget renters, it is one of the best-connected options in Edmonton, with a Walk Score of 77 and a Transit Score of 74. The trade is an inner-city setting with visible street disorder in places.

Is Central McDougall safe?

It is a dense inner-city area, and residents should expect more property crime and disorder than in the suburbs. Check the police service's community safety map and walk the block at night.

Is Central McDougall close to NAIT?

Yes. One guide puts it just south of campus with a 10 to 15 minute commute on transit or foot. NAIT does not have traditional dorms, so many students rent nearby.

Best value
Students
Car free living

3. Highlands

Walk Score 54 · Somewhat walkable

Heritage houses on Ada Boulevard and an independent main street, east of downtown

The best heritage-character house you can still buy east of the river for under a Glenora price. A recent HonestDoor average sale was around $775,000, well above the city detached average.

Known for: Ada Boulevard's early-1900s mansions, 112 Avenue independents, and river valley views

1 bed condo: $200K
Typical house: $775K
Typical condo: $200K
Transit: Bus routes into downtown; no LRT station in the neighbourhood

Where Highlands is

No official boundary published; marker shows the centre

Best for: Buyers who want heritage character and a short drive to downtown, families who value an old-school residential grid, and renovators.

Wrong for: Anyone who wants walkable transit or a new build. Walk Score is 54 and heritage houses need steady maintenance.

Pros

About 86 percent of the housing is single-detached, and heritage houses are on Ada Boulevard
Independent businesses along 112 Avenue and quick access to the river valley
Cheaper than the heritage houses of Glenora and Belgravia, with a comparable look

Cons

Walk Score of 54 and Transit Score of 45, so a car helps
Prices are inconsistent across sources and heritage houses cost more to renovate
Mixed block-to-block feel further north and east

Condo price by unit size

Studio: $144K
1 bed: $200K
2 bed: $272K
3 bed: $356K

Rent by unit size

Bachelor: $1,040/mo; -$260 vs 1 bed
1 bed: $1,300/mo; benchmark
2 bed: $1,650/mo; +$350 vs 1 bed
3 bed: $2,020/mo; +$720 vs 1 bed

Annual cost of the 1 bedroom at this rent is $15,600. Records carry a one bedroom figure; other sizes are scaled by this city’s own bachelor-to-three-bedroom spread.

Living here

Walk Score54

Transit Score45

Bike Score54

Safety: Generally quiet and residential, with a community-league culture that keeps Ada Boulevard and the main street well used. The usual concerns are car break-ins and the occasional property crime, not violent street crime.
Restaurants & bars: A handful of cafés, a pub and local restaurants on 112 Avenue. Evenings mean a drive to Strathcona or downtown.
Shops & retail: Independent shops on 112 Avenue and bigger stores in nearby Bonnie Doon.
Renting here: Thin. Mostly whole-house rentals and basement suites, with a few low-rise apartments. Poor fit for a car-free renter.

What’s nearby

Parks & green space: Rundle Park and the river valley trails
Libraries: Highlands branch area libraries and Stanley A. Milner downtown
Recreation: Highlands Community League and river valley trails
Groceries & markets: 112 Avenue independents and larger stores in nearby Bonnie Doon
Schools: Highlands School and Eastglen High School nearby

Highlands: what people ask

Is Highlands a good place to live in Edmonton?

For heritage character and a short drive to downtown, yes. About 86 percent of the housing is single-detached, with early-1900s houses on Ada Boulevard and independent businesses on 112 Avenue. The trade is a Walk Score of 54 and the upkeep that old houses demand.

How much do houses cost in Highlands?

Sources conflict. A HonestDoor report put the August 2026 average house sale at about $774,300, while older listing-based pages show averages near $612,000. Treat it as a $600,000 to $800,000 range and check recent sales.

Is Highlands good for families?

It suits families who want an older residential grid and a community league, and who can drive. Transit is limited and there is no LRT station in the neighbourhood.

Families
Young professionals
First time buyers

4. Downtown Edmonton

Walk Score 86 · Very walkable

Towers, the Ice District, and the river valley a block away

The only place in Edmonton where a car is optional. It is cheap per square foot for a downtown, but the condo market is soft and the street reputation is the real cost of entry.

Known for: Rogers Place, the Ice District, MacEwan University, and the Churchill LRT interchange

1 bed condo: $205K
Typical house: $440K
Typical condo: $205K
Transit: Churchill, Bay/Enterprise Square and Corona LRT stations (Capital, Metro and Valley lines), dense bus network

Where Downtown Edmonton is

No official boundary published; marker shows the centre

Best for: Young professionals who want to walk to work and the Capital, Metro and Valley lines, MacEwan students, and condo buyers who want the lowest entry price near rail in the city.

Wrong for: Anyone who wants a yard, a quiet block at midnight, or a settled family neighbourhood. Event nights are loud and the core still has visible street disorder.

Pros

The Churchill interchange puts three LRT lines within a short walk, and MacEwan is in the core
The highest Walk Score of any area with real housing choice, and the river valley is steps away
Condos start well below $200,000, and new purpose-built student housing is under construction

Cons

Edmonton's apartment benchmark fell about 10 percent on the year to $202,100 in June 2026, so resale has been weak
Visible street disorder and property crime in the central core, which the police service has targeted with its Safer Edmonton approach
Few grocery options and almost no family housing

Condo price by unit size

Studio: $148K
1 bed: $205K
2 bed: $279K
3 bed: $365K

Rent by unit size

Bachelor: $1,160/mo; -$290 vs 1 bed
1 bed: $1,450/mo; benchmark
2 bed: $1,840/mo; +$390 vs 1 bed
3 bed: $2,250/mo; +$800 vs 1 bed

Annual cost of the 1 bedroom at this rent is $17,400. Records carry a one bedroom figure; other sizes are scaled by this city’s own bachelor-to-three-bedroom spread.

Living here

Walk Score86

Transit Score85

Bike Score75

Safety: Mixed by block and hour. Churchill Square, the Ice District and the river valley paths are busy on event nights, while parts of the core carry visible street disorder and property crime. The police service launched its Safer Edmonton approach in early 2026 and reported lower central-core violence over its first reporting period, but that is a short window, not a trend.
Restaurants & bars: Ice District dining and bars, 104 Street and Jasper Avenue restaurants, and a lunchtime-heavy core that thins out after the office crowd leaves.
Shops & retail: Small groceries, pharmacies and convenience stores. A bulk shop means a drive or a bus to a larger store.
Renting here: High-rise and mid-rise apartments dominate, with new purpose-built student housing under construction. One-bedroom rents average about $1,450, and the soft condo market means investor-owned units are plentiful.

What’s nearby

Parks & green space: Churchill Square, Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, river valley trails
Libraries: Stanley A. Milner Library
Recreation: Rogers Place, the Citadel Theatre, and the Art Gallery of Alberta
Groceries & markets: Downtown independents and Save-On-Foods locations; a bulk shop means a drive
Schools: MacEwan University downtown; family school options are limited

Downtown Edmonton: what people ask

Is downtown Edmonton a good place to live?

For a car-free life, yes. The Churchill interchange puts the Capital, Metro and Valley lines within a short walk, MacEwan is in the core, and Rogers Place and the river valley are close. The trade is visible street disorder in parts of the core and a soft condo market. Edmonton's apartment benchmark was $202,100 in June 2026, down about 10 percent on the year.

Is downtown Edmonton safe?

It depends on the block and the hour. Event nights are busy and well used, but the core has more property crime and disorder than the suburbs. The police service says its Safer Edmonton approach, launched in early 2026, is targeting hot spots, so check the current community safety map and walk the block at night.

How much does it cost to rent downtown Edmonton?

A one-bedroom averages about $1,450, above the city average of about $1,290 and inside Oliver's range. New purpose-built student housing is under construction and may ease the small-unit market over time.

Young professionals
Students
Car free living

5. Queen Mary Park

Walk Score 42 · Car dependent

A transitional neighbourhood of low-rises, new infill, and the north edge of the Brewery District

A cheaper way to live near downtown, with bus access to NAIT and MacEwan. It is still changing, so price it as a bet on the next five years rather than a finished neighbourhood.

Known for: Proximity to NAIT, MacEwan University, and the Brewery District

1 bed condo: $215K
Typical house: $470K
Typical condo: $215K
Transit: Bus routes along 107 Avenue, 109 Street and 116 Street; NAIT and MacEwan LRT within reach

Where Queen Mary Park is

No official boundary published; marker shows the centre

Best for: NAIT and MacEwan students, renters who want to be near downtown at below-Oliver rents, and buyers betting on infill and the Brewery District.

Wrong for: Anyone who wants a settled residential street. The area is changing block by block and walkability is patchy.

Pros

Transit Score of 63 with bus routes along 107 Avenue, 109 Street and 116 Street connecting NAIT and MacEwan
Lower rents than Oliver for similar access to downtown
Redevelopment and new infill are adding housing choice

Cons

Walk Score is only 42, because the neighbourhood is split by arterials
Some blocks carry the property crime and disorder of the central core
Older stock and a mix of uses means block-to-block variation

Condo price by unit size

Studio: $155K
1 bed: $215K
2 bed: $292K
3 bed: $383K

Rent by unit size

Bachelor: $1,080/mo; -$270 vs 1 bed
1 bed: $1,350/mo; benchmark
2 bed: $1,710/mo; +$360 vs 1 bed
3 bed: $2,090/mo; +$740 vs 1 bed

Annual cost of the 1 bedroom at this rent is $16,200. Records carry a one bedroom figure; other sizes are scaled by this city’s own bachelor-to-three-bedroom spread.

Living here

Walk Score42

Transit Score63

Bike Score58

Safety: Varies by block. The residential streets are quiet while those closest to the arterials and the core see more property crime and disorder. Visit at night before you sign.
Restaurants & bars: A growing cluster of breweries, cafés and restaurants in the Brewery District, plus 107 Avenue independents.
Shops & retail: Brewery District retail and nearby grocers, with larger stores a short bus ride away.
Renting here: Older low-rises, new infill apartments and house suites. Rents sit below Oliver for similar downtown access, and NAIT and MacEwan students keep small units in demand.

What’s nearby

Parks & green space: Beaver Hills Park and the river valley a short ride away
Libraries: Stanley A. Milner Library downtown
Recreation: Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre area and Brewery District venues
Groceries & markets: Brewery District grocers and 107 Avenue independents
Schools: Queen Mary Park School; NAIT and MacEwan nearby

Queen Mary Park: what people ask

Is Queen Mary Park a good place to live?

It suits renters who want to be near downtown at lower rents than Oliver and who are comfortable with an area that is still changing. It has a Transit Score of 63, but a Walk Score of only 42.

Is Queen Mary Park good for NAIT and MacEwan students?

Yes. Bus routes along 107 Avenue, 109 Street and 116 Street connect the area to both campuses, and rents are below Oliver. Check the building and the block at night.

What is the Brewery District in Edmonton?

The Brewery District covers parts of Oliver, Westmount and Queen Mary Park, and is marketed for its shopping, restaurants and outdoor activities. Treat the branding as marketing, and judge the block you would actually live on.

Students
Best value
Young professionals

6. Bonnie Doon

Walk Score 70 · Very walkable

A quiet, close-knit neighbourhood next to the Mill Creek Ravine

A mature, walkable-enough neighbourhood with a ravine and a pool. It is the mid-priced inner-city pick for families who do not want to pay Glenora.

Known for: Mill Creek Ravine access, the Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre, and the Bonnie Doon Pool

1 bed condo: $215K
Typical house: $560K
Typical condo: $215K
Transit: Bus routes into downtown and Strathcona; Capital Line LRT within a short ride

Where Bonnie Doon is

No official boundary published; marker shows the centre

Best for: Young families who want a safe-feeling older neighbourhood near the ravine, first-time buyers who want a mature street, and commuters who work downtown.

Wrong for: Anyone who wants nightlife on the doorstep or a new floor plan. The housing stock is mostly mid-century.

Pros

Walk Score of 70 and Transit Score of 61, strong for a residential area
Mill Creek Ravine, one of the city's best green corridors, is next door
Cheaper than the nearby Strathcona and Highlands areas for a mature house

Cons

Older housing stock that often needs a new roof, windows and systems
Fewer restaurants than Whyte Avenue, so evenings mean a short drive
Infill and redevelopment are changing some streets

Condo price by unit size

Studio: $155K
1 bed: $215K
2 bed: $292K
3 bed: $383K

Rent by unit size

Bachelor: $1,040/mo; -$260 vs 1 bed
1 bed: $1,300/mo; benchmark
2 bed: $1,650/mo; +$350 vs 1 bed
3 bed: $2,020/mo; +$720 vs 1 bed

Annual cost of the 1 bedroom at this rent is $15,600. Records carry a one bedroom figure; other sizes are scaled by this city’s own bachelor-to-three-bedroom spread.

Living here

Walk Score70

Transit Score61

Bike Score59

Safety: Frequently described as one of the city's safer inner neighbourhoods and a close-knit one. Break-ins and bike theft are the usual concerns.
Restaurants & bars: A modest set of local restaurants and cafés around the shopping centre, with Whyte Avenue a short drive or bus ride away.
Shops & retail: Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre covers groceries and services on foot for many residents.
Renting here: Whole houses, basement suites and a few apartment blocks. Rents sit at or below the city average, and quality tracks the age of the building.

What’s nearby

Parks & green space: Mill Creek Ravine and Bonnie Doon Park
Libraries: Idylwylde Library nearby and Strathcona Library
Recreation: Bonnie Doon Pool and Leisure Centre, Bonnie Doon Community League
Groceries & markets: Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre and Whyte Avenue grocers
Schools: Mature Edmonton Public and Catholic schools, including Bonnie Doon Composite High School area

Bonnie Doon: what people ask

Is Bonnie Doon a good place to live?

For a mature, close-knit neighbourhood next to the Mill Creek Ravine, yes. It has a Walk Score of 70 and a Transit Score of 61, strong for a residential area, and prices below Strathcona and Highlands.

Is Bonnie Doon safe for families?

It is frequently described as one of the city's safer inner neighbourhoods. Break-ins and bike theft are the usual concerns, so check the block and the police safety map.

How much does a house in Bonnie Doon cost?

We estimate about $560,000 for a typical detached house, a little below the Edmonton detached average of about $593,000, with older stock that often needs a new roof and systems.

Families
First time buyers
Best value

7. Ritchie

Walk Score 71 · Very walkable

A revitalized older grid with a local market and a tight community

Old Strathcona's cheaper neighbour, with real walkability and a local market. It is the pick for a young family that wants a mature, bikeable area.

Known for: Ritchie Market, a revitalization that began in 2017, and quick access to Mill Creek Ravine

1 bed condo: $230K
Typical house: $640K
Typical condo: $230K
Transit: Bus routes to Whyte Avenue and downtown

Where Ritchie is

No official boundary published; marker shows the centre

Best for: Young families who want an older, walkable neighbourhood with bike lanes, first-time buyers priced out of Strathcona, and residents who want a local market on their street.

Wrong for: Anyone who wants a quick LRT commute or a new build. Transit is mostly bus, and many houses are older.

Pros

Walk Score of 71 and Bike Score of 83, the best bike score in this guide outside the core
Young families are moving in after the revitalization that started in 2017
Cheaper than Old Strathcona for a similar location and character

Cons

Transit Score of 52, so most downtown commutes need a bus connection
Older houses and some infill construction
Fewer restaurants than Strathcona

Condo price by unit size

Studio: $166K
1 bed: $230K
2 bed: $313K
3 bed: $409K

Rent by unit size

Bachelor: $1,080/mo; -$270 vs 1 bed
1 bed: $1,350/mo; benchmark
2 bed: $1,710/mo; +$360 vs 1 bed
3 bed: $2,090/mo; +$740 vs 1 bed

Annual cost of the 1 bedroom at this rent is $16,200. Records carry a one bedroom figure; other sizes are scaled by this city’s own bachelor-to-three-bedroom spread.

Living here

Walk Score71

Transit Score52

Bike Score83

Safety: Calm and residential, with a community that has gotten tighter since the revitalization began in 2017. Property crime is the main concern, as everywhere in Edmonton.
Restaurants & bars: A small cluster around Ritchie Market, plus Whyte Avenue a short bike ride away.
Shops & retail: Ritchie Market covers day-to-day needs, and larger grocers are on Whyte Avenue and in nearby Bonnie Doon.
Renting here: Mostly houses and suites. Rents are below Old Strathcona, and the family and young-professional demand is rising with the neighbourhood's profile.

What’s nearby

Parks & green space: Mill Creek Ravine and Queen Elizabeth Park
Libraries: Idylwylde Library and Strathcona Library
Recreation: Ritchie Community League and Scona Pool nearby
Groceries & markets: Ritchie Market and Whyte Avenue grocers
Schools: Ritchie School and Mature Strathcona-area public and Catholic schools

Ritchie: what people ask

Is Ritchie a good place to live?

For a walkable, bikeable older neighbourhood with a local market, yes. It has a Walk Score of 71 and a Bike Score of 83, and young families have been moving in since the revitalization that began in 2017.

Is Ritchie cheaper than Old Strathcona?

Yes. We estimate about $640,000 for a typical detached house, below Strathcona's, with a similar location and character. The trade is a Transit Score of 52, so most downtown commutes need a bus connection.

Is Ritchie safe?

It is calm and residential, and one of the safer areas on a Pods list. Property crime is the main concern, as everywhere in Edmonton.

Families
First time buyers
Car free living

8. Brintnell

Walk Score 29 · Car dependent

A northeast community built mainly in the 2000s, with parks and pathways

A newer northeast family community at a discount to the southwest. The price of the discount is a long drive to the south and west.

Known for: Newer houses, parks and trails, and access to Anthony Henday and Manning Drive

1 bed condo: $230K
Typical house: $520K
Typical condo: $230K
Transit: Buses to Clareview LRT (Capital Line) and downtown

Where Brintnell is

No official boundary published; marker shows the centre

Best for: Families who want a newer northeast house at a lower price, and first-time buyers who want a modern layout without a southwest premium.

Wrong for: Anyone who works in the southwest or relies on transit. Walk Score is 29 and commutes are long.

Pros

Developed mainly in the 2000s, so homes and infrastructure are modern
Parks, playgrounds and pathways, with Dr. Donald Massey School nearby
Lower prices than the southwest and west-end communities

Cons

Walk Score of 29 and a Transit Score of 35
About 30 minutes to downtown by car and just under an hour by transit
Fewer amenities than the southwest

Condo price by unit size

Studio: $166K
1 bed: $230K
2 bed: $313K
3 bed: $409K

Rent by unit size

Bachelor: $1,080/mo; -$270 vs 1 bed
1 bed: $1,350/mo; benchmark
2 bed: $1,710/mo; +$360 vs 1 bed
3 bed: $2,090/mo; +$740 vs 1 bed

Annual cost of the 1 bedroom at this rent is $16,200. Records carry a one bedroom figure; other sizes are scaled by this city’s own bachelor-to-three-bedroom spread.

Living here

Walk Score29

Transit Score35

Bike Score30

Safety: Quiet and residential, with a newer suburban feel. Concerns are mostly traffic and break-ins, and the area is a better bet than some older northeast neighbourhoods.
Restaurants & bars: Casual restaurants along 167 Avenue and Manning Drive. It is a drive-to-dinner area.
Shops & retail: Northeast plazas along 167 Avenue and Manning Drive cover groceries and services.
Renting here: Mostly townhouse and whole-house rentals, with a small apartment stock. Rents are below the southwest and west ends.

What’s nearby

Parks & green space: Neighbourhood parks, ponds and pathway system
Libraries: Clareview and Londonderry-area libraries are a drive
Recreation: Clareview Community Recreation Centre
Groceries & markets: Northeast plazas along 167 Avenue and Manning Drive
Schools: Dr. Donald Massey School and Edmonton Christian Northeast School nearby

Brintnell: what people ask

Is Brintnell a good neighbourhood in Edmonton?

For a newer northeast family house at a lower price, yes. It was developed mainly in the 2000s, with parks, playgrounds and pathways. The trade is a Walk Score of 29 and long commutes to the south and west.

How far is Brintnell from downtown?

About 30 minutes by car and just under an hour by transit, per one guide's estimates.

How much does a house in Brintnell cost?

We estimate about $520,000 for a typical detached house, about 12 percent below the Edmonton detached average. The discount reflects the northeast location and the commute.

Families
First time buyers
Best value

9. Oliver

Walk Score 55 · Somewhat walkable

High-rise living west of downtown with 124 Street and the river valley nearby

It is the default answer for renters who want to be near downtown. Rents of about $1,400 to $1,800 are above the city average, and you are paying for the location rather than the building.

Known for: Tower rentals, 104 Avenue and Jasper Avenue amenities, and the Brewery District edge

1 bed condo: $235K
Typical house: $560K
Typical condo: $235K
Transit: Jasper Avenue and 104 Avenue buses; Corona and Churchill LRT a short ride

Where Oliver is

No official boundary published; marker shows the centre

Best for: Professionals who want a one-bedroom close to downtown without paying for the core, MacEwan students, and renters who want a short walk to 124 Street.

Wrong for: Buyers who want a house with a yard or a quiet low-rise street. The area is dominated by older towers and condo fees matter.

Pros

Next to downtown with the best choice of one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments in the city
River valley trails and the 124 Street shopping strip are both a short walk
Transit Score of 68 with bus routes along Jasper Avenue and 104 Avenue into the core

Cons

Walk Score is only 55 because the high-rise blocks sit between destinations, not on them
Older towers can carry high condo fees and aging building systems
Almost no detached houses, so the house figure is a nearby proxy

Condo price by unit size

Studio: $169K
1 bed: $235K
2 bed: $320K
3 bed: $418K

Rent by unit size

Bachelor: $1,200/mo; -$300 vs 1 bed
1 bed: $1,500/mo; benchmark
2 bed: $1,910/mo; +$410 vs 1 bed
3 bed: $2,330/mo; +$830 vs 1 bed

Annual cost of the 1 bedroom at this rent is $18,000. Records carry a one bedroom figure; other sizes are scaled by this city’s own bachelor-to-three-bedroom spread.

Living here

Walk Score55

Transit Score68

Bike Score72

Safety: Generally calmer than the core, with the 124 Street and river valley edges busy and well used. The blocks closest to Jasper Avenue and 104 Street see more property crime, and older towers vary in how well they are managed.
Restaurants & bars: Jasper Avenue, 104 Avenue and 124 Street carry a solid mix of cafés, pubs and restaurants, with the Brewery District adding more.
Shops & retail: Grocery and pharmacy options within a short walk or bus ride, plus the 124 Street boutiques.
Renting here: The deepest apartment market in the city. Rents of about $1,400 to $1,800 for a one bedroom reflect the location, and building quality ranges from new towers to 1960s walk-ups.

What’s nearby

Parks & green space: Victoria Promenade, Alex Taylor Park, river valley trails
Libraries: Stanley A. Milner Library downtown
Recreation: Oliver Pool and the river valley trail system
Groceries & markets: 124 Street and Jasper Avenue grocers and independents
Schools: Oliver School; MacEwan University and Grant MacEwan area close by

Oliver: what people ask

Is Oliver a good place to live in Edmonton?

For renters who want to be close to downtown, yes. Oliver has the deepest apartment market in the city, the river valley and 124 Street within a short walk, and a Transit Score of 68. The trade is condo fees, older towers and a Walk Score of only 55.

How much does a one-bedroom in Oliver cost?

Listings range from about $1,400 to $1,800 a month, against a city average of about $1,290. You are paying for the location, and building quality varies from new towers to 1960s walk-ups.

Is Oliver good for MacEwan students?

Yes. Downtown and Oliver are the usual picks for MacEwan, with commute claims of about 10 to 20 minutes on bus or on foot. Confirm the building before you sign, because older towers vary in condition.

Young professionals
Car free living
Students

10. Garneau

Walk Score 57 · Somewhat walkable

A student village of heritage houses and low-rise walk-ups beside the University of Alberta

The student answer for the University of Alberta. Near campus, with a U-Pass and a short ride to Whyte Avenue, at rents below Oliver.

Known for: The University of Alberta, Garneau Theatre, and river valley lookouts

1 bed condo: $255K
Typical house: $620K
Typical condo: $255K
Transit: University LRT, McKernan/Belgravia nearby, and bus routes along 109 Street

Where Garneau is

No official boundary published; marker shows the centre

Best for: University of Alberta students and staff who want to walk to class, graduate students looking for a one-bedroom, and buyers who want a heritage house near campus.

Wrong for: Anyone who wants a quiet family street in the school year or a new build. Many houses are student rentals and turnover is high.

Pros

Closest area to campus, and the U-Pass included in U of A tuition covers the ETS and LRT
Bike Score of 81 and quick river valley access
Wide mix of rooms, basement suites, low-rise apartments and heritage houses

Cons

Walk Score of only 57, because most errands run toward Whyte Avenue or campus
Landlord quality varies and many units are older
Fall demand drives rents up for small units

Condo price by unit size

Studio: $184K
1 bed: $255K
2 bed: $347K
3 bed: $454K

Rent by unit size

Bachelor: $1,120/mo; -$280 vs 1 bed
1 bed: $1,400/mo; benchmark
2 bed: $1,780/mo; +$380 vs 1 bed
3 bed: $2,170/mo; +$770 vs 1 bed

Annual cost of the 1 bedroom at this rent is $16,800. Records carry a one bedroom figure; other sizes are scaled by this city’s own bachelor-to-three-bedroom spread.

Living here

Walk Score57

Transit Score60

Bike Score81

Safety: Largely a calm residential area with a lot of student foot traffic. Break-ins and bike theft are the usual complaints, and some streets near the edges are quieter at night than others.
Restaurants & bars: Cafés and casual restaurants along 109 Street and the Garneau Theatre block, with Whyte Avenue a short walk or ride away.
Shops & retail: A few independent grocers and convenience stores near campus. A larger store means Whyte Avenue or a bus ride.
Renting here: Student-driven: rooms in shared houses, basement suites, walk-ups and newer towers such as Laurent. Demand spikes in August, and legal-suite status and landlord quality vary.

What’s nearby

Parks & green space: River valley trails and Garneau Park
Libraries: University of Alberta libraries and Strathcona Library
Recreation: Garneau Theatre and the University of Alberta Physical Activity and Wellness Centre
Groceries & markets: Garneau independents and Whyte Avenue grocers
Schools: Garneau School; the University of Alberta next door

Garneau: what people ask

Is Garneau a good place for University of Alberta students?

It is the closest area to campus and the most student-oriented neighbourhood in Edmonton. A U-Pass is included in U of A tuition and covers the ETS and LRT. Demand spikes in August, so start looking early.

Is Garneau safe?

Mostly calm, with a lot of student foot traffic. Break-ins and bike theft are the usual complaints, so lock up and check the unit's entrance and lighting before you sign.

What are the rental options in Garneau?

Rooms in shared houses, basement suites, walk-ups and newer towers such as Laurent. Confirm the suite is a legal secondary suite, since the City actively pursues illegal ones.

Students
Young professionals
Best value

11. Old Strathcona

Walk Score 78 · Very walkable

Whyte Avenue bars and boutiques over a heritage grid south of the river

Edmonton's best walkable neighbourhood outside the core, with the most restaurants and a real street life. Rents of about $1,250 to $1,550 on first-hand contracts make it viable for early-career renters.

Known for: Whyte Avenue, the Farmers' Market, and the Fringe Festival

1 bed condo: $260K
Typical house: $620K
Typical condo: $260K
Transit: Bus routes along Whyte Avenue and 104 Street; University LRT within a short ride

Where Old Strathcona is

No official boundary published; marker shows the centre

Best for: Young professionals and graduate students who want to walk to restaurants and the farmers' market, and buyers who prefer heritage character to a new subdivision.

Wrong for: Anyone who sleeps early or needs parking at the door. Bar and patio noise on and near Whyte Avenue carries late on weekends.

Pros

Walk Score of 78 and Bike Score of 87, with the third-most walkable neighbourhood ranking in Edmonton
The densest cluster of restaurants and independent shops outside downtown
A short ride from the University of Alberta and about 15 minutes to downtown by LRT

Cons

Whyte Avenue noise and late-night foot traffic
Parking is tight and older houses often need work
Prices near the avenue carry a premium for the location

Condo price by unit size

Studio: $187K
1 bed: $260K
2 bed: $354K
3 bed: $463K

Rent by unit size

Bachelor: $1,160/mo; -$290 vs 1 bed
1 bed: $1,450/mo; benchmark
2 bed: $1,840/mo; +$390 vs 1 bed
3 bed: $2,250/mo; +$800 vs 1 bed

Annual cost of the 1 bedroom at this rent is $17,400. Records carry a one bedroom figure; other sizes are scaled by this city’s own bachelor-to-three-bedroom spread.

Living here

Walk Score78

Transit Score55

Bike Score87

Safety: Whyte Avenue is busy until the bars close, and weekend nights bring noise and the occasional disturbance. The residential streets to the north and south are quieter, and the area is well used at all hours, which helps.
Restaurants & bars: The densest concentration of restaurants, pubs and cafés outside downtown, with about 339 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in the neighbourhood.
Shops & retail: Old Strathcona Farmers' Market, independent bookstores and boutiques, and a Safeway on Whyte. Enough for a car-light week.
Renting here: A mix of heritage house suites, walk-ups and new mid-rises. First-hand one-bedroom rents run about $1,250 to $1,550, and units near the avenue move fast, especially in August.

What’s nearby

Parks & green space: Mill Creek Ravine, Queen Elizabeth Park, Rotary Park
Libraries: Strathcona Library
Recreation: Strathcona Pool, the Fringe Theatre Adventures venues, and the Princess Theatre
Groceries & markets: Old Strathcona Farmers' Market, Safeway on Whyte, and independents
Schools: Strathcona High School and the University of Alberta a short ride away

Old Strathcona: what people ask

Is Old Strathcona a good place to live?

If you want to walk to restaurants, a farmers' market and a theatre scene, yes. It has a Walk Score of 78 and a Bike Score of 87, and ranks third for walkability in Edmonton. The trade is bar and patio noise near Whyte Avenue and tight parking.

Is Old Strathcona safe?

Whyte Avenue is busy until the bars close, and weekend nights bring noise and occasional disturbances. The residential streets to the north and south are quieter. Walk the block at night before you commit.

How much is rent in Old Strathcona?

One-bedroom rents run about $1,250 to $1,550 on first-hand contracts, with sublets higher. Units near Whyte Avenue move fast, especially around August when students arrive.

Young professionals
Students
Car free living

12. Cumberland

Walk Score 17 · Car dependent

A calm northwest community with trails, a central lake, and modern homes

A calm northwest family community with a lake and trails, at a price under the Edmonton average. It suits drivers.

Known for: Walking trails, a central lake, and newer single-family homes and townhouses

1 bed condo: $260K
Typical house: $570K
Typical condo: $260K
Transit: Routes 124 and 106 to downtown; a long transit commute

Where Cumberland is

No official boundary published; marker shows the centre

Best for: Families who want a newer northwest house with trails, and first-time buyers who want a townhouse or a modern semi at below-average prices.

Wrong for: Anyone who needs a short commute without a car. Walk Score is 17 and transit to downtown takes close to an hour.

Pros

Peaceful, established-feeling newer community with trails and a lake
A mix of modern single-family homes and townhouses
Priced below the Edmonton detached average

Cons

Walk Score of 17 and a Transit Score of 34
Close to an hour to downtown by transit
Rush-hour traffic on Anthony Henday and 170 Street

Condo price by unit size

Studio: $187K
1 bed: $260K
2 bed: $354K
3 bed: $463K

Rent by unit size

Bachelor: $1,160/mo; -$290 vs 1 bed
1 bed: $1,450/mo; benchmark
2 bed: $1,840/mo; +$390 vs 1 bed
3 bed: $2,250/mo; +$800 vs 1 bed

Annual cost of the 1 bedroom at this rent is $17,400. Records carry a one bedroom figure; other sizes are scaled by this city’s own bachelor-to-three-bedroom spread.

Living here

Walk Score17

Transit Score34

Bike Score30

Safety: Quiet and residential, with trails and a central lake as anchors. Residents report traffic and break-ins as the main concerns, not street crime.
Restaurants & bars: A handful of plaza restaurants nearby. Most dining means a short drive to Castle Downs or Anthony Henday retail.
Shops & retail: Cumberland-area plazas and Anthony Henday retail cover groceries and services.
Renting here: Mostly townhouse and whole-house rentals, with few apartments. Rents are near the Edmonton average.

What’s nearby

Parks & green space: Cumberland Lake and community trails
Libraries: Castle Downs and Lewis Farms libraries are a drive
Recreation: Castle Downs Family Leisure Centre and community leagues
Groceries & markets: Cumberland-area plazas and Anthony Henday retail
Schools: New public and Catholic schools, including Hilwie Hamdon School

Cumberland: what people ask

Is Cumberland a good place to live in Edmonton?

For families who want a calm northwest community with trails and a central lake, yes. The trade is a Walk Score of 17 and a transit ride of close to an hour to downtown.

How much does a house in Cumberland cost?

We estimate about $570,000 for a typical detached house, a little under the Edmonton detached average of about $593,000. Townhouses are the way in at lower prices.

Is Cumberland good for first-time buyers?

It can be, if you drive. Newer townhouses and semis sit at below-average prices, but plan for a car and a long transit commute.

Families
First time buyers
Best value

13. Summerside

Walk Score 31 · Car dependent

A southeast lake community with beaches, ice rinks, and a residents' association

The family community with a lake, at a price close to the Edmonton detached average. Townhouses near $300,000 make it the cheapest route to a family neighbourhood with amenities.

Known for: Summerside Lake, Edmonton's first purpose-built private lake, and its year-round events

1 bed condo: $270K
Typical house: $590K
Typical condo: $270K
Transit: Buses to the Capital Line; the Heritage Valley LRT extension is planned

Where Summerside is

No official boundary published; marker shows the centre

Best for: Families who want a lake and beaches in the city, first-time buyers who want a townhouse, and buyers who prefer the southeast to the pricier southwest.

Wrong for: Anyone who dislikes association fees. Residents pay a maintenance fee for exclusive use of the lake, and the area is car-dependent.

Pros

A private lake and beach with swimming, skating and events, for a residents' fee
Condos and townhouses typically start around $250,000 to $260,000, a path in at a low price
Walker Lakes, The Orchards and Ellerslie sit nearby, with wide housing choice

Cons

Walk Score of 31 and a Transit Score of 35
Lake and community fees add to the monthly cost
Traffic on Ellerslie Road and 41 Avenue SW at rush hour

Condo price by unit size

Studio: $194K
1 bed: $270K
2 bed: $367K
3 bed: $481K

Rent by unit size

Bachelor: $1,160/mo; -$290 vs 1 bed
1 bed: $1,450/mo; benchmark
2 bed: $1,840/mo; +$390 vs 1 bed
3 bed: $2,250/mo; +$800 vs 1 bed

Annual cost of the 1 bedroom at this rent is $17,400. Records carry a one bedroom figure; other sizes are scaled by this city’s own bachelor-to-three-bedroom spread.

Living here

Walk Score31

Transit Score35

Bike Score39

Safety: Calm and family oriented, with an active residents' association. Break-ins and car theft are the usual concerns, and traffic on Ellerslie Road is a regular complaint.
Restaurants & bars: Casual plaza restaurants along Ellerslie Road and at South Edmonton Common. Evenings mean a drive.
Shops & retail: Ellerslie Road plazas and South Edmonton Common cover groceries and big-box needs.
Renting here: Townhouse rentals run about $1,895 to $2,000 a month in listings, and the apartment stock is thin. The lake and community fees apply to owners, not usually to renters.

What’s nearby

Parks & green space: Summerside Lake and Beach Club and community parks
Libraries: Mill Woods and Capilano-area libraries are a drive
Recreation: Summerside Lake Club, outdoor rinks and community programs
Groceries & markets: Ellerslie Road plazas and South Edmonton Common
Schools: Public and Catholic schools in the community and Ellerslie

Summerside: what people ask

What is Summerside known for in Edmonton?

Summerside Lake, the city's first purpose-built private lake. Residents pay a maintenance fee for exclusive use of the lake and beach, with swimming, skating and events through the year.

How much do homes cost in Summerside?

Single-family prices sit near other recently developed communities, and we estimate about $590,000 for a typical detached house. Condos and townhouses typically start around $250,000 to $260,000 and run into the mid-to-upper $300,000s for new construction.

Is Summerside walkable?

No. It has a Walk Score of 31 and a Transit Score of 35, and most errands need a car. The Heritage Valley LRT extension is planned, but not yet open.

Families
Best value
First time buyers

14. Belgravia

Walk Score 25 · Car dependent

Tree-lined streets and heritage homes near the University of Alberta and the river valley

A heritage neighbourhood minutes from downtown and the university, with a Capital Line station. You pay for the location and the tree canopy, and you drive for dinner.

Known for: Heritage homes, the McKernan/Belgravia LRT station, and river valley access

1 bed condo: $290K
Typical house: $800K
Typical condo: $290K
Transit: McKernan/Belgravia LRT (Capital Line) and bus routes

Where Belgravia is

No official boundary published; marker shows the centre

Best for: Families and university staff who want an established, tree-lined neighbourhood about a nine-minute drive from downtown, with an LRT station on the edge.

Wrong for: Anyone who wants to walk to a coffee shop. Walk Score is 25 and the neighbourhood is largely residential.

Pros

One of the closest residential neighbourhoods to downtown, about a nine-minute drive
McKernan/Belgravia LRT and bus routes with a Transit Score of 60
Heritage homes and the river valley on the doorstep

Cons

Walk Score of 25, so a car handles most errands
Prices are high for older houses, and infill construction has reshaped some streets
Few restaurants or shops inside the neighbourhood

Condo price by unit size

Studio: $209K
1 bed: $290K
2 bed: $394K
3 bed: $516K

Rent by unit size

Bachelor: $1,120/mo; -$280 vs 1 bed
1 bed: $1,400/mo; benchmark
2 bed: $1,780/mo; +$380 vs 1 bed
3 bed: $2,170/mo; +$770 vs 1 bed

Annual cost of the 1 bedroom at this rent is $16,800. Records carry a one bedroom figure; other sizes are scaled by this city’s own bachelor-to-three-bedroom spread.

Living here

Walk Score25

Transit Score60

Bike Score51

Safety: A quiet residential area with low street activity. Break-ins and car theft are the usual concerns; the noise is usually construction, not crime.
Restaurants & bars: Very few inside the neighbourhood. Garneau and Whyte Avenue are the closest options.
Shops & retail: No real retail inside the area. Plan to drive to Garneau, Whyte Avenue or Southgate.
Renting here: Mostly whole-house and suite rentals plus a small number of apartments, popular with university staff. Few units come up, and rents are above the city average.

What’s nearby

Parks & green space: River valley trails and Belgravia Park
Libraries: University of Alberta libraries nearby
Recreation: University of Alberta athletics and river valley trails
Groceries & markets: Garneau and Whyte Avenue grocers a short drive away
Schools: Belgravia School and Strathcona High School

Belgravia: what people ask

Is Belgravia a good place to live in Edmonton?

For a quiet, tree-lined heritage neighbourhood near the University of Alberta, yes. It is about a nine-minute drive to downtown, with McKernan/Belgravia LRT on the edge. The trade is a Walk Score of 25 and high prices.

Is Belgravia good for families?

Yes, if you want an established street and can drive. Belgravia School and Strathcona High School serve the area, and the river valley is on the doorstep.

How far is Belgravia from downtown?

About a nine-minute drive and about 30 minutes by transit, using one guide's estimates. The McKernan/Belgravia LRT station is on the Capital Line.

Families
Luxury

15. Riverbend

Walk Score 21 · Car dependent

Ravine-backed 1970s to 1990s family houses in the southwest river valley

A quiet, safe-reading area with ravine lots in the southwest. It costs more than most of the city, and you drive for everything.

Known for: Bulyea Heights, Brookside and Ogilvie Ridge, and the Terwillegar Recreation Centre area

1 bed condo: $290K
Typical house: $800K
Typical condo: $290K
Transit: Bus routes to Southgate and Century Park LRT; a long ride to downtown

Where Riverbend is

No official boundary published; marker shows the centre

Best for: Families who want large lots, ravine backyards and an established neighbourhood, and buyers who prefer mature trees to a new subdivision.

Wrong for: Anyone who wants to live without a car. Walk Score is about 21 and most errands need a vehicle.

Pros

Among the safest areas on police-data rankings, with Bulyea Heights and Ogilvie Ridge near the top
Large lots and river valley access, with Fort Edmonton Park and Whitemud Creek nearby
Established schools and a mature tree canopy

Cons

Walk Score of 21 and a Transit Score of 40
Single-family prices mostly run $700,000 to just over $1 million, above the city detached average
Houses from the 1970s and 1980s often need major updates

Condo price by unit size

Studio: $209K
1 bed: $290K
2 bed: $394K
3 bed: $516K

Rent by unit size

Bachelor: $1,200/mo; -$300 vs 1 bed
1 bed: $1,500/mo; benchmark
2 bed: $1,910/mo; +$410 vs 1 bed
3 bed: $2,330/mo; +$830 vs 1 bed

Annual cost of the 1 bedroom at this rent is $18,000. Records carry a one bedroom figure; other sizes are scaled by this city’s own bachelor-to-three-bedroom spread.

Living here

Walk Score21

Transit Score40

Bike Score17

Safety: One of the lowest-crime parts of the city on police-data rankings, with Bulyea Heights and Ogilvie Ridge near the top. Break-ins and car theft still occur, as in the rest of Edmonton.
Restaurants & bars: Casual plaza restaurants at Riverbend Square and along Whitemud Drive. It is a drive-to-dinner area.
Shops & retail: Riverbend Square and nearby plazas cover groceries and services. Larger retail is a short drive.
Renting here: Thin, and mostly whole-house rentals. Rents are above average, and apartment options are limited.

What’s nearby

Parks & green space: Whitemud Creek Ravine, Terwillegar Park and river valley trails
Libraries: Riverbend Library
Recreation: Terwillegar Recreation Centre and Fort Edmonton Park
Groceries & markets: Riverbend Square and nearby Whitemud Drive plazas
Schools: Established Edmonton Public and Catholic schools, including George H. Luck School

Riverbend: what people ask

Is Riverbend a good place to live in Edmonton?

For families who want large lots and ravine backyards, yes. Police-data rankings place Bulyea Heights and Ogilvie Ridge among the safest areas in the city. The trade is a Walk Score of about 21 and houses from the 1970s and 1980s that often need updates.

How much do houses cost in Riverbend?

Single-family homes mostly run $700,000 to just over $1 million, according to a listing-site page that cautions its figures are illustrative. We use about $800,000 for a typical detached house.

Is Riverbend safe?

It ranks among the lowest-crime parts of Edmonton on police-data analyses. Break-ins and car theft still occur, so security and lighting matter.

Families
Luxury

16. Terwillegar Towne

Walk Score 44 · Car dependent

A master-planned southwest community of parks, a community square, and families

A planned family community with a rec centre and parks. It costs less than Riverbend and is the practical southwest pick for a family that drives.

Known for: Terwillegar Recreation Centre, parks and playgrounds, and Esther Starkman School

1 bed condo: $290K
Typical house: $640K
Typical condo: $290K
Transit: Route 715 and other buses to the Capital Line; a long ride to downtown

Where Terwillegar Towne is

No official boundary published; marker shows the centre

Best for: Families who want a planned community with parks, a rec centre and schools, and first-time buyers who want a townhouse or a modern semi in the southwest.

Wrong for: Anyone who needs a short transit commute. The 715 bus plus the Capital Line takes under an hour to downtown.

Pros

Parks and playgrounds, a community square and Esther Starkman School nearby
Mix of townhomes and single-family houses, so there is a path in at several price points
About 20 minutes to downtown by car

Cons

Walk Score of 44 and a Transit Score of 47
Transit commute to downtown approaches an hour
Rush-hour traffic on Terwillegar Drive and Whitemud

Condo price by unit size

Studio: $209K
1 bed: $290K
2 bed: $394K
3 bed: $516K

Rent by unit size

Bachelor: $1,200/mo; -$300 vs 1 bed
1 bed: $1,500/mo; benchmark
2 bed: $1,910/mo; +$410 vs 1 bed
3 bed: $2,330/mo; +$830 vs 1 bed

Annual cost of the 1 bedroom at this rent is $18,000. Records carry a one bedroom figure; other sizes are scaled by this city’s own bachelor-to-three-bedroom spread.

Living here

Walk Score44

Transit Score47

Bike Score35

Safety: Residential and family oriented, with a community square and rec centre as anchors. Reported concerns are traffic and break-ins, not street crime.
Restaurants & bars: Casual restaurants at the Towne plazas and along Terwillegar Drive. A night out means driving to Whyte Avenue or Westmount.
Shops & retail: Terwillegar Towne plazas and nearby Whitemud Drive shopping cover groceries and services.
Renting here: Townhouse rentals and whole houses, with a smaller apartment stock. Rents are above the city average, and the townhouse stock is popular with young families.

What’s nearby

Parks & green space: Terwillegar Park, Wedgewood Ravine and community parks
Libraries: Terwillegar Recreation Centre library branch
Recreation: Terwillegar Recreation and Leisure Centre
Groceries & markets: Terwillegar Towne plazas and nearby Whitemud Drive shopping
Schools: Esther Starkman School and other public and Catholic schools nearby

Terwillegar Towne: what people ask

Is Terwillegar Towne a good place for families?

Yes. It is a master-planned southwest community with parks, playgrounds, a community square, Esther Starkman School nearby and the Terwillegar Recreation Centre. The trade is a Walk Score of 44 and a long transit ride to downtown.

How long is the commute from Terwillegar Towne to downtown?

About 20 minutes by car and under an hour by transit, using the 715 bus and the Capital Line, per one guide's estimate. Rush-hour traffic on Terwillegar Drive and Whitemud can lengthen the drive.

How much does a house in Terwillegar Towne cost?

We estimate about $640,000 for a typical detached house. Townhouses and condos are the way in at lower prices, and we put the typical condo near $290,000.

Families
First time buyers

17. The Hamptons

Walk Score 32 · Car dependent

A west-end family community with stormwater ponds, trails, and newer houses

A newer west-end family community near trails and ponds. Valley Line West construction is expected to finish in 2028, but do not pay a premium for transit that is not open.

Known for: Stormwater ponds, walking trails, and quick access to Anthony Henday Drive

1 bed condo: $290K
Typical house: $630K
Typical condo: $290K
Transit: Buses to West Edmonton Mall; Valley Line West LRT to Lewis Farms is expected after 2028

Where The Hamptons is

No official boundary published; marker shows the centre

Best for: Families who want a newer west-end house near trails and parks, and commuters who work in the west or along Anthony Henday Drive.

Wrong for: Anyone who relies on transit or walks to errands. Walk Score is 32 and the community is built around cars.

Pros

Newer houses with modern layouts, near trails and ponds
Close to Anthony Henday Drive and west-end retail
Priced near the Edmonton detached average for a newer build

Cons

Walk Score of 32 and a Transit Score of 30
Long transit rides to downtown; the Valley Line West is still under construction
Cookie-cutter streets and fewer mature trees

Condo price by unit size

Studio: $209K
1 bed: $290K
2 bed: $394K
3 bed: $516K

Rent by unit size

Bachelor: $1,200/mo; -$300 vs 1 bed
1 bed: $1,500/mo; benchmark
2 bed: $1,910/mo; +$410 vs 1 bed
3 bed: $2,330/mo; +$830 vs 1 bed

Annual cost of the 1 bedroom at this rent is $18,000. Records carry a one bedroom figure; other sizes are scaled by this city’s own bachelor-to-three-bedroom spread.

Living here

Walk Score32

Transit Score30

Bike Score32

Safety: Residential and family oriented, with trails and ponds as the main public space. The usual concerns are break-ins and car theft; the area is quiet at night.
Restaurants & bars: Casual restaurants at nearby plazas and West Edmonton Mall. A night out means a drive.
Shops & retail: Nearby plazas cover groceries and services, with West Edmonton Mall and big-box retail a short drive away.
Renting here: Whole-house and townhouse rentals, with a small apartment stock. Rents are above average for the northwest.

What’s nearby

Parks & green space: Stormwater pond trails and community parks
Libraries: Whitemud-area and Lewis Farms libraries
Recreation: Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre and West Edmonton Mall
Groceries & markets: Hamptons-area plazas and Lewis Farms area stores
Schools: Public and Catholic schools in the community and nearby

The Hamptons: what people ask

Is The Hamptons a good neighbourhood in Edmonton?

For families who want a newer west-end house near trails and ponds, yes. It sits near Anthony Henday Drive and west-end retail. The trade is a Walk Score of 32 and a Transit Score of 30.

Will the Valley Line West reach The Hamptons?

The Valley Line West runs 14 km from downtown to Lewis Farms, and construction is expected to finish in 2028, followed by testing. Do not pay a premium today for service that has not opened.

How much does a house in The Hamptons cost?

We estimate about $630,000 for a typical detached house, a little above the Edmonton detached average. Newer builds command the premium.

Families
First time buyers

18. Windsor Park

Walk Score 27 · Car dependent

Stately houses on landscaped streets beside the University of Alberta

The shortest commute to the university and the hospital, in a leafy established area. It is a premium, car-first neighbourhood for people who work next door.

Known for: Large houses, mature trees, and the shortest commute to the University of Alberta Hospital

1 bed condo: $300K
Typical house: $880K
Typical condo: $300K
Transit: University LRT and bus routes along 87 Avenue

Where Windsor Park is

No official boundary published; marker shows the centre

Best for: University and hospital staff who want to be five minutes from work, and families who want an established street with heritage-style houses.

Wrong for: Anyone who wants a walkable village. Walk Score is 27 and the neighbourhood has few shops.

Pros

The shortest commute on most lists, about five minutes by car to the University of Alberta Hospital
Stately, historic houses and the river valley
Transit Score of 53 with the University and Belgravia LRT stations nearby

Cons

Walk Score of 27, so a car handles most errands
High prices for older houses and little condo stock
Student rental pressure on some blocks near campus

Condo price by unit size

Studio: $216K
1 bed: $300K
2 bed: $408K
3 bed: $534K

Rent by unit size

Bachelor: $1,160/mo; -$290 vs 1 bed
1 bed: $1,450/mo; benchmark
2 bed: $1,840/mo; +$390 vs 1 bed
3 bed: $2,250/mo; +$800 vs 1 bed

Annual cost of the 1 bedroom at this rent is $17,400. Records carry a one bedroom figure; other sizes are scaled by this city’s own bachelor-to-three-bedroom spread.

Living here

Walk Score27

Transit Score53

Bike Score44

Safety: Calm and residential, with low street activity. Student rental clusters on a few blocks bring some noise, and break-ins are the usual concern.
Restaurants & bars: Few inside the neighbourhood. Garneau and Whyte Avenue are a short drive away.
Shops & retail: Almost no retail inside the area, so groceries mean a short drive or bike ride.
Renting here: Whole-house rentals, many to university staff and students, and a small number of apartments. Supply is thin and rents are above average.

What’s nearby

Parks & green space: River valley trails and Windsor Park Community League grounds
Libraries: University of Alberta libraries nearby
Recreation: University of Alberta athletic facilities and river valley trails
Groceries & markets: Garneau and Whyte Avenue grocers
Schools: Windsor Park School and University of Alberta Hospital area

Windsor Park: what people ask

Is Windsor Park a good place to live?

For people who work at the University of Alberta or its hospital, yes. It is about five minutes by car to the hospital, with stately houses on landscaped streets. The trade is a Walk Score of 27 and high prices.

How much does a house in Windsor Park cost?

We estimate about $880,000 for a typical detached house, about 50 percent above the Edmonton detached average. Older, larger houses on mature lots drive the premium.

Is Windsor Park close to LRT?

The University and McKernan/Belgravia stations are a short ride, and the Transit Score is 53. Most residents still drive for errands.

Families
Luxury

19. Glenora

Walk Score 46 · Car dependent

Large lots, heritage mansions, and river valley bluffs west of downtown

The prestige answer. A detached average near $1.1 million in recent HonestDoor reports is about twice the Edmonton detached average, so budget for a premium that has held up better than the suburbs.

Known for: Edmonton's most prestigious address, heritage houses, and river valley views

1 bed condo: $330K
Typical house: $1.1M
Typical condo: $330K
Transit: Bus routes along 102 Avenue and Stony Plain Road into downtown

Where Glenora is

No official boundary published; marker shows the centre

Best for: Buyers who want the city's most prestigious address, large lots and heritage architecture, with a short drive to downtown.

Wrong for: Anyone who wants walkability or a smaller budget. Walk Score is 46 and the detached average is roughly double the Edmonton average.

Pros

Large single-family lots with heritage houses and mature trees
River valley trails and a short drive to downtown
The strongest long-run reputation of any Edmonton neighbourhood

Cons

Detached sales average about $1.0 to $1.2 million on small monthly samples, with ravine homes reaching $2 million or more
Walk Score of 46 and a car-first lifestyle
Teardown and infill rebuilds have changed the streetscape

Condo price by unit size

Studio: $238K
1 bed: $330K
2 bed: $449K
3 bed: $587K

Rent by unit size

Bachelor: $1,200/mo; -$300 vs 1 bed
1 bed: $1,500/mo; benchmark
2 bed: $1,910/mo; +$410 vs 1 bed
3 bed: $2,330/mo; +$830 vs 1 bed

Annual cost of the 1 bedroom at this rent is $18,000. Records carry a one bedroom figure; other sizes are scaled by this city’s own bachelor-to-three-bedroom spread.

Living here

Walk Score46

Transit Score56

Bike Score55

Safety: Among the quietest and most affluent parts of the city. Large lots, mature trees and low street activity; the concerns are property crime and break-ins at unoccupied houses.
Restaurants & bars: A few local cafés and restaurants, with 124 Street and Westmount close for more.
Shops & retail: 124 Street boutiques and nearby grocers cover most needs by car or bike.
Renting here: Very thin, mostly whole-house rentals at high prices and a small number of apartments. Not a realistic option for a budget renter.

What’s nearby

Parks & green space: River valley trails and Glenora Park
Libraries: Stanley A. Milner Library and Westmount-area libraries
Recreation: Edmonton Glenora Community League and river valley trails
Groceries & markets: 124 Street and Westmount grocers
Schools: Mature Edmonton Public schools; Ross Sheppard High School in North Glenora

Glenora: what people ask

Is Glenora the best neighbourhood in Edmonton?

It is the most prestigious, with large lots, heritage houses and river valley views. Recent HonestDoor reports put the average detached sale around $1.0 to $1.2 million, roughly double the Edmonton detached average, so it is the best only if prestige is the goal.

How much do houses cost in Glenora?

Monthly averages swing widely because only a handful of homes sell, from about $1.06 million in September 2026 to $1.83 million in August on three sales. Treat about $1.0 to $1.2 million as a working range, with ravine homes reaching $2 million or more.

Is Glenora walkable?

Not really. It has a Walk Score of 46 and a Transit Score of 56, and most errands are by car or bike. The nearby 124 Street strip and the river valley are the closest destinations.

Luxury
Families

20. Windermere

Walk Score 17 · Car dependent

A fast-growing southwest community with estate homes, golf, and big-box shopping

The new-build southwest answer. Police-data rankings put the Windermere cluster at the low end of crime severity, and the cost is a car-first suburb with a long transit ride.

Known for: The Currents of Windermere, Windermere Golf and Country Club, and quick access to Anthony Henday Drive

1 bed condo: $330K
Typical house: $780K
Typical condo: $330K
Transit: Route 717 and other buses to the Capital Line; limited off-peak service

Where Windermere is

No official boundary published; marker shows the centre

Best for: Families who want a newer, amenity-rich home with a quick Anthony Henday Drive commute, and buyers who want estate-style homes without going to Glenora prices.

Wrong for: Anyone who relies on transit or wants a mature street. Walk Score is 17 and development is still underway.

Pros

Anthony Henday Drive and Whitemud Drive are close, and the airport is about 23 minutes by one listing's estimate
Retail at the Currents of Windermere and South Edmonton Common, and Whitemud Creek Ravine trails
Windermere Golf and Country Club and estate-style homes

Cons

Walk Score of 17 and a Transit Score of 30
Ongoing construction and increasing traffic
Just over an hour to downtown by transit

Condo price by unit size

Studio: $238K
1 bed: $330K
2 bed: $449K
3 bed: $587K

Rent by unit size

Bachelor: $1,280/mo; -$320 vs 1 bed
1 bed: $1,600/mo; benchmark
2 bed: $2,030/mo; +$430 vs 1 bed
3 bed: $2,480/mo; +$880 vs 1 bed

Annual cost of the 1 bedroom at this rent is $19,200. Records carry a one bedroom figure; other sizes are scaled by this city’s own bachelor-to-three-bedroom spread.

Living here

Walk Score17

Transit Score30

Bike Score35

Safety: Police-data rankings put the Windermere, Glenridding and Keswick cluster at the low end of crime severity in the city. Break-ins and car theft still occur, and construction brings its own nuisances.
Restaurants & bars: Chain and plaza restaurants at the Currents of Windermere and South Edmonton Common. It is a drive-to-dinner area.
Shops & retail: The Currents of Windermere and South Edmonton Common cover almost every errand without leaving the community.
Renting here: Mostly newer townhouse rentals and new condo apartments, at some of the highest rents in the city for the size.

What’s nearby

Parks & green space: Whitemud Creek Ravine and community parks
Libraries: Riverbend and Capilano-area libraries are a drive
Recreation: Windermere Golf and Country Club and nearby community leagues
Groceries & markets: The Currents of Windermere and South Edmonton Common
Schools: New public and Catholic schools, including Constable Daniel Woodall School

Windermere: what people ask

Is Windermere a good place to live in Edmonton?

For drivers who want newer homes, shopping and quick Anthony Henday Drive access, yes. Windermere is also described as one of the southwest's most prestigious and fast-growing communities. The trade is a Walk Score of 17 and a Transit Score of 30.

Is Windermere safe?

Police-data rankings put the Windermere, Glenridding and Keswick cluster at the low end of crime severity in the city. Break-ins and car theft still occur, so do not treat any area as risk-free.

How long is the commute from Windermere to downtown?

About 25 minutes by car and just over an hour by transit, using the 717 bus and the Capital Line, per one guide's estimate. Traffic has increased as the community grows.

Families
Luxury

Edmonton prices are estimates, not board medians. The REALTORS Association of Edmonton reports by property type for the Greater Edmonton Area only, so each figure here is anchored to its June 2026 averages (detached about $593,000, semi about $435,000, row or townhouse about $303,000, apartment condo about $219,000) and adjusted for lot size, build era, and location. Highlands and Glenora lean on HonestDoor sale averages, which are thin monthly samples. Unit-size figures are scaled from those benchmarks. Rents are anchored to Rentals.ca network averages for spring 2026 (about $1,290 for a one bedroom, $1,635 for a two bedroom). Walk Scores come from the walkscore.com neighbourhood pages and vary within each area; the Downtown score is from a third-party summary of the same data. Downtown, Oliver, Queen Mary Park, and Central McDougall have almost no detached stock, so their house figures are nearby-area proxies.

Compare Edmonton prices side by side

Rank every neighbourhood on one measure at a time: typical house price, typical condo price, or rent by unit size from bachelor to three bedroom.

Edmonton’s spread is wide for a city this affordable. Most of the city sits in a $470,000 to $650,000 band for a house, with Glenora and the river valley heritage areas far above it and the inner city far below.

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Unit size

Cheapest

Mill Woods

$175K

Median

Old Strathcona

$260K

Most expensive

Windermere

$330K

Showing 1 bed condo price. Base figures are 2026 estimates anchored to board benchmarks and adjusted by neighbourhood premium. Records carry one condo benchmark, treated as the 1 bed; other sizes are scaled using a single national size spread. Relative ranking between neighbourhoods is reliable; a figure for one specific size is an estimate, not an appraisal.

Best Edmonton neighbourhoods for families

Terwillegar Towne and Windermere lead the suburban picks, Summerside wins on amenities for the price, and Bonnie Doon and Ritchie are the mature-neighbourhood alternatives.

Terwillegar Towne, about $640K: a master-planned community with parks, a community square, the Terwillegar Recreation Centre, and Esther Starkman School nearby. Under an hour to downtown by transit.
Windermere, about $780K: newer homes, the Currents of Windermere, and quick access to Anthony Henday Drive. Walk Score of 17, so every errand is a drive.
Summerside, about $590K: a private lake and beach for a residents' fee, with townhouses starting near $250,000 to $260,000.
Bonnie Doon, about $560K: a mature, close-knit area beside the Mill Creek Ravine with a Walk Score of 70, but houses that often need systems work.
Ritchie, about $640K: a walkable, bikeable older grid with a local market, where young families have been moving in since 2017.

Confirm school catchments with the board directly. Edmonton Public and Edmonton Catholic boundaries change as new communities open schools, and a listing that says “walk to school” is not a catchment guarantee.

Best Edmonton neighbourhoods for young professionals

Old Strathcona for street life, Oliver and Downtown for the shortest commutes, and Ritchie for a cheaper bikeable alternative.

Old Strathcona, condos about $260,000: a Walk Score of 78, the third most walkable neighbourhood in Edmonton, and the densest cluster of restaurants outside downtown. Whyte Avenue is loud on weekends.
Oliver, condos about $235,000: next to downtown with one-bedroom rents of about $1,400 to $1,800, and a Walk Score of only 55 because the towers sit between destinations.
Downtown, condos about $205,000: the Churchill LRT interchange and the Ice District, with a one-bedroom averaging about $1,450 and a soft condo resale market.
Ritchie, about $640,000 for a house: a Bike Score of 83 and a local market, at a lower price than Old Strathcona.

The apartment condo benchmark was $202,100 in June 2026, down about 10 percent on the year, while a one-bedroom rents for about $1,290. That makes buying versus renting a real decision, so run your own numbers before you treat a downtown condo as an investment. Alberta has no land transfer tax, only modest land title and mortgage registration fees, which shrinks the entry cost compared with Ontario.

Best Edmonton neighbourhoods for students

Garneau and Old Strathcona for the University of Alberta, Central McDougall and Queen Mary Park for NAIT, and Downtown and Oliver for MacEwan.

Garneau: the closest area to the University of Alberta, with a U-Pass included in tuition covering the ETS and LRT. Demand spikes in August.
Old Strathcona: a short ride from campus with first-hand one-bedroom rents of about $1,250 to $1,550. Expect Whyte Avenue noise.
Central McDougall: just south of NAIT, with a 10 to 15 minute commute on transit or foot and a Transit Score of 74. The cheapest inner-city rents in this guide.
Queen Mary Park: bus routes along 107 Avenue, 109 Street, and 116 Street connect it to NAIT and MacEwan, at rents below Oliver.
Downtown and Oliver: the usual picks for MacEwan, with new purpose-built student housing under construction downtown.

The University of Alberta offers residence mainly to first-year students, and NAIT keeps a list of partner apartment buildings rather than running traditional dorms. Both push students to the private market, so confirm any basement suite is a legal secondary suite. Edmonton requires building, electrical, plumbing, and heating permits for a legal suite, and the City now actively pursues illegal ones.

Getting around Edmonton without a car

LRT is a real option along three corridors: the Capital Line, the Metro Line, and the Valley Line. Everywhere else, plan for a car.

Capital Line: runs from Clareview in the northeast through downtown and the University to Century Park in the south, with Southgate and McKernan/Belgravia among the stations.
Metro Line: connects NAIT/Blatchford Market, MacEwan, and Kingsway/Royal Alex with downtown and the University.
Valley Line Southeast: opened in November 2023 and connects Mill Woods to downtown, with a transfer to the Capital and Metro lines at Churchill.
Valley Line West: a 14 km extension from downtown to Lewis Farms. The City expects construction to finish in 2028, followed by testing before it opens.

The practical rule: price the neighbourhood on the transit that exists today. The Heritage Valley extension of the Capital Line is planned but not open, and the Valley Line West is still under construction.

Best value neighbourhoods in Edmonton

Central McDougall, Mill Woods, and Queen Mary Park offer the lowest entry prices, and all three have LRT or strong bus access.

Neighbourhood	Typical house	Why it is cheaper
Central McDougall	About $380K	Dense inner-city stock and a rougher streetscape
Mill Woods	About $470K	1960s to 1980s houses that need updating
Queen Mary Park	About $470K	A neighbourhood still in transition
Brintnell	About $520K	Newer northeast stock with a long commute south
Bonnie Doon	About $560K	Mid-century houses near a ravine and a pool

Mill Woods is the pick to press on. It pairs the Valley Line Southeast with detached prices well under the city average, and the price of admission is a house that will need a roof, windows, and systems within a few years.

Edmonton’s most prestigious neighbourhoods

Glenora is the prestige answer, Windsor Park and Belgravia are the heritage-near-campus answers, and Riverbend is the ravine-lot answer.

Glenora, about $1.1M: large lots, heritage houses, and river valley views. Recent HonestDoor averages run about $1.0 to $1.2 million on small monthly samples, with ravine homes at $2 million or more.
Windsor Park, about $880K: stately houses beside the University of Alberta, about five minutes from the hospital.
Belgravia, about $800K: tree-lined heritage streets with an LRT station and a nine-minute drive to downtown.
Riverbend, about $800K: ravine backyards and established schools in the southwest, with listing-site ranges of $700,000 to just over $1 million.

Safety in Edmonton

Riverbend, Windermere, and the southwest rank lowest on police-data analyses. Edmonton’s 2025 Crime Severity Index was 107, down from 109, but property crime rose about 10 percent.

One analysis of 271 neighbourhoods using three years of weighted police data put the top ten safest all in the southwest, with the Windermere, Glenridding, and Keswick cluster at the lowest severity and Ogilvie Ridge and Bulyea Heights near the top. Violent crime volume fell 2.5 percent in 2025, while shoplifting, mischief, and theft from vehicles drove the property crime increase. The central core, including Downtown, McCauley, and Alberta Avenue, has historically drawn the most nuisance property complaints.

Two caveats worth more than any ranking. Counts track population, retail, and reporting as much as risk. And the difference between two blocks in the same neighbourhood is often larger than the difference between neighbourhoods, so check the police service’s community safety map and visit at night before you commit.

Edmonton neighbourhood prices compared

Tier	Neighbourhoods	Typical house price (estimate)
Prestige	Glenora	About $1.1M
Upper	Windsor Park, Belgravia, Riverbend, Highlands, Windermere	$775K to $880K
Mid	Terwillegar Towne, Ritchie, Old Strathcona, Garneau, The Hamptons, Summerside, Cumberland, Oliver, Bonnie Doon	$560K to $640K
Entry	Brintnell, Mill Woods, Queen Mary Park, Downtown, Central McDougall	$380K to $520K

The spread from Central McDougall to Glenora is about $700,000 for a typical house in the same city. Most of Edmonton sits in a narrow band between $560,000 and $640,000, so the choice is usually about commute, lot, and age of the house, not price.

How to actually choose

Start with the commute. Map your actual door-to-door time at 8am on a weekday, and decide whether LRT matters. It only runs along three corridors.
Decide new versus mature. Newer suburbs trade a long transit ride and no walkability for modern layouts, and older neighbourhoods trade house age for ravines and trees.
Check school catchments yourself. Newer areas open schools as they fill in, and boundaries change.
Ask about legal basement suites. Edmonton requires permits, and an unpermitted suite is a liability for buyer and tenant.
Budget for property tax. The 2026 municipal increase was 6.9 percent, and education tax rose about 10 percent for residential properties.
Visit on a weeknight and a Saturday. Blocks that look quiet at noon can be very different at 9pm.

You can browse verified agents by area on our Edmonton city page, which breaks the city down by Downtown, Oliver, Strathcona, Windermere, Glenora, Highlands, and Summerside.

Once you have a shortlist of areas, use our Edmonton agent interview guide to ask candidates for recent sales and experience in those neighbourhoods.

Edmonton neighbourhoods: frequently asked questions

What is the best neighbourhood in Edmonton?

It depends on the household. Old Strathcona and Ritchie are the walkable favourites, Terwillegar Towne, Summerside, and Windermere are the suburban family answers, Garneau and Central McDougall suit students, and Glenora is the prestige address.

What is the best area of Edmonton for families?

Terwillegar Towne, Windermere, Summerside, and Cumberland are the most often named suburban picks. Bonnie Doon, Ritchie, and Highlands are the mature-neighbourhood alternatives. Check school catchments with the board directly, since boundaries change.

Where should young professionals live in Edmonton?

Old Strathcona for the walkable street life, Oliver and Downtown for the shortest commutes to the core, and Ritchie if you want a cheaper, bikeable older area. Downtown one-bedrooms average about $1,450.

Where do students live in Edmonton?

Garneau and Old Strathcona for the University of Alberta, Central McDougall and Queen Mary Park for NAIT, and Downtown and Oliver for MacEwan. A U-Pass covers the ETS and LRT for U of A and full-time NAIT students.

Is Edmonton a good place to live?

For space per dollar, yes. The June 2026 detached average was about $593,000 and the all-residential average about $484,000, with no land transfer tax. The trade is car dependence in most suburbs, long winters, and a 2026 property tax increase of 6.9 percent.

Is Edmonton cheaper than Calgary?

Generally yes. Edmonton's June 2026 composite benchmark was $431,300, and a one-bedroom averages about $1,290. Both cities are Alberta markets without a land transfer tax, so the gap shows up in the purchase price.

The bottom line

There is no single best neighbourhood in Edmonton. There are three trades, and the list shortens once you pick the one you will not bend on.

Space costs transit, which is why Windermere and Cumberland are car dependent. Transit costs price, which is why Oliver and Old Strathcona sit above Central McDougall. Value costs condition, which is why Mill Woods and Bonnie Doon need a renovation budget. Families should start with Terwillegar Towne, Summerside, and Bonnie Doon, young professionals with Old Strathcona and Oliver, and students with Garneau, Central McDougall, and Downtown.

Comparing Edmonton with the other Alberta market? See our best neighbourhoods in Calgary guide for the same filters at Calgary prices.