TL;DR

A quick summary of Strathcona, Edmonton, AB based on property values, safety, accessibility, and demographics.

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The Verdict

61 /100

Overall assessment based on key location metrics.

The Strathcona neighborhood pairs a perfect 100/100 walk score with a median assessed value of $224,000, well below Edmonton's $395,500 average. That combination signals a walkable, transit-rich pocket where entry pricing remains accessible, though appreciation is trailing the wider city.

Safe Area
Walkable
Great Transit
Slow Growth
Best for

Buyers seeking a walkable location with average safety in an established community.

Not ideal for

Those with very specific lifestyle requirements-consider a personalized report.

Quick Scores

At-a-glance ratings for key location metrics.

Property Value
35/100
3.6% YoY growth
Safety
60/100
Below city crime rate; trending safer year-over-year
Accessibility
77/100
Excellent walkability with abundant amenities
Community
55/100
Average community metrics

Strengths & Concerns

Key highlights and potential issues for this location.

Top Strengths

1. Safety is improving rapidly

Crime sits at 40.7 per 1,000 versus the city's 78.8, and it has fallen 25% year-over-year. That trajectory tends to reinforce itself, supporting both day-to-day comfort and the long-term desirability that underpins resale demand.

2. Excellent walkability

A perfect 100/100 walk score puts 256 amenities within walking distance, so daily errands rarely require a car. Over a 5 to 10 year hold, walkable urban cores like this typically retain buyer interest even when broader markets soften.

3. Excellent transit options

With 258 transit stops within walking distance, you have deep connectivity across Edmonton without relying on a vehicle. That optionality lowers your ongoing cost of living and broadens the pool of future buyers or renters who can comfortably live here car-light.

Top Concerns

1. Slightly below city growth

Year-over-year appreciation of 3.6% is running behind the 5% city average, a gap that compounds over time. If the pattern persists, your equity growth here may lag other Edmonton pockets, something to weigh against the lower entry price.

2. Few neighborhood kids

Children make up just 8.3% of residents versus 18.2% citywide, and only one elementary catchment school is designated (currently unrated). If your future plans include family life, the thinner kid-oriented infrastructure could limit your flexibility to stay long-term.

Key Numbers

Important metrics and context signals at a glance.

Property Value
$224,000
vs $395,500 city avg
Safety Score
60/100
-48% vs city avg
Walk Score
100/100
+174% vs city avg
Median Income
$41,884
vs $45,176 city avg

Should you buy here?

Yes, if:
You can afford $44,800 down payment and ~$933/month carrying costs
A 60/100 safety score with 25% crime reduction meets your comfort level
good walkability (100/100) suits your lifestyle
Probably not, if:
$62,000+ household income feels like a stretch
You require excellent walkability for car-free living
You're uncertain about neighborhood stability

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Generated Jun 23, 2026
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