Community Comparison

Windermere, Edmonton, AB vs Strathcona, Edmonton, AB

2-neighbourhood comparison · Generated Jun 23, 2026

Bottom Line

Tied

Windermere and Strathcona score evenly overall, but differ on schools: Windermere shows Strong-tier options while Strathcona's listed school is Unrated.

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Windermere

Windermere

Consider Windermere if you prioritize access to Strong-tier schools, which can also support longer-term resale appeal.

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Strathcona

Strathcona

Consider Strathcona if school tier is less critical to you, as its listed school is currently Unrated in this comparison.

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Pros & Cons

Windermere

Windermere

Top Strengths

1. Landslide

Landslide exposure scores 100/100 in Windermere, indicating minimal geological risk relative to the comparison set.

100/100
0 City avg · 50100
2. Traffic

Traffic conditions register 100/100 in Windermere, suggesting limited congestion impact on daily movement.

100/100
0 City avg · 50100
3. Renovation activity

Renovation potential scores 93/100 in Windermere, reflecting favourable conditions for property improvements and upgrades.

93/100
0 City avg · 50100

Top Considerations

1. School access

Schools score 4/100 in Windermere despite two Strong-tier campuses on file, suggesting limited overall coverage worth weighing for resale to family buyers.

4/100
0 City avg · 50100
2. Rental market

Rental score sits at 19/100 in Windermere; consider this if you prioritize income potential or tenant demand.

19/100
0 City avg · 50100
3. Commute time

Commute scores 27/100 in Windermere; consider this if you prioritize short travel times to employment hubs.

27/100
0 City avg · 50100

Strathcona

Strathcona

Top Strengths

1. Landslide

Landslide risk scores 100/100 in Strathcona, indicating minimal slope-related hazard concerns.

100/100
0 City avg · 50100
2. Traffic

Traffic scores 100/100 in Strathcona, pointing to manageable vehicle flow around the property.

100/100
0 City avg · 50100
3. Recreation access

Recreation scores 95/100 in Strathcona, reflecting strong access to parks, leisure, and activity amenities.

95/100
0 City avg · 50100

Top Considerations

1. Rental market

Rental score is 14/100 in Strathcona; consider this if you prioritize investment yield or tenant turnover.

14/100
0 City avg · 50100
2. Income equality

Equality scores 17/100 in Strathcona; consider this if you prioritize income or demographic balance across the neighbourhood.

17/100
0 City avg · 50100
3. Crime
28/100
0 City avg · 50100

Data

Side-by-side metrics across the five lenses

Multi-axis comparison

Each ray plots a 0-100 percentile sub-score. Larger area = stronger overall fit.

Windermere
Strathcona
CrimeSchool accessTransit accessGrocery accessMedian valueValue growthTrafficRecreation access
Metric WindermereStrathcona
Overall 52 36
Assessed Value $427,500 $224,000
Growth 7.5% 3.6%
Development 12 12
Renovation $1,718,900 $561,400
Rental Market 4.4% 4.3%

Tradeoffs

School tier for neighbourhood character

Meaningful

Windermere carries 2 Strong-tier schools alongside 1 unrated option, while Strathcona shows only 1 unrated school in the evidence. Strong school tiers typically support resale demand, whereas Strathcona's profile leans on other neighbourhood draws not captured in the school data.

Windermere

Gain
2 Strong-tier schools for resale appeal
Give up
Newer, more suburban setting

Strathcona

Gain
Established central character
Give up
Only 1 unrated school on file

Suburban newness for central heritage

Small

With composite scores within roughly 2 points and assessed values not reported for either area, the choice hinges on context rather than measurable price or safety gaps. Windermere offers 2 Strong-tier schools; Strathcona offers central Edmonton positioning near Whyte Ave.

Windermere

Gain
Newer southwest community feel
Give up
Distance from core amenities

Strathcona

Gain
Walkable central location
Give up
Older housing stock

Family infrastructure for urban lifestyle

Meaningful

Windermere lists 3 schools (2 Strong, 1 unrated) versus Strathcona's 1 unrated school, a difference that shapes daily logistics for households with children. Strathcona compensates with central-Edmonton amenities not enumerated in the school file.

Windermere

Gain
Deeper school bench with Strong tiers
Give up
Less walkable nightlife and dining

Strathcona

Gain
Urban amenities and transit access
Give up
Thinner school selection in evidence

Resale signal for established demand

Small

Windermere's 2 Strong-tier schools provide a resale signal often valued by future buyers, while Strathcona's 1 unrated school leaves that lever unmeasured. With overall composites just 2 points apart, neither area dominates on the headline metric.

Windermere

Gain
School-driven resale narrative
Give up
Reliance on car-oriented layout

Strathcona

Gain
Long-standing neighbourhood demand
Give up
No Strong-tier school confirmation

Scenarios

Conditional recommendations under common life scenarios

If you prioritize

Schools

Windermere

If you prioritize schools, consider Windermere because it has 2 schools rated Strong tier versus Strathcona's 1 unrated school, supporting both family use and resale framing.

If you prioritize

Affordability

If you prioritize

Quiet

If you prioritize

Investment Growth

If you prioritize

Walkability

If you prioritize

Family-Friendliness

Windermere

If you prioritize family_friendliness, consider Windermere because 2 of its 3 catchment schools fall in the Strong tier, while Strathcona's 1 listed school is unrated.

Risks

Per-property red flags surfaced from the data

Windermere

Windermere

Nothing flagged in the data. Review the Tradeoffs section instead.

Strathcona

Strathcona

  • Crime above city averageMedium

    The crime sub-score sits below the 50th percentile for Edmonton, placing this location beneath the city midpoint and weaker than the comparison set on relative safety standing.

Decision

How to weigh this comparison

Weighing guide

Start with the schools tier comparison, since that's the clearest signal in the evidence: Windermere shows two Strong-tier catchments (relevant for resale even without kids), while Strathcona's listed school is Unrated. Then layer in lifestyle fit — Strathcona's mature urban character versus Windermere's newer suburban profile — using your own on-the-ground impressions, since Property Value, Safety, Demographics, and Noise data aren't available here.

Final thoughts

The central tension is school-tier signal versus neighbourhood character: Windermere brings Strong-tier catchments that tend to support resale, while Strathcona offers an established, walkable urban identity that the available data doesn't fully capture. With assessed values, safety, and noise unavailable, your decision leans heavily on which of those two dimensions you weight more.

What would change my mind

  • If assessed-value data became available and showed a wide gap, would price-per-tier reshape your view?
  • If Strathcona's unrated school turned out to be Above average on closer inspection, does the gap close?
  • If you found a Windermere listing within walking distance of a Strong catchment, does that tip the balance?
  • If noise (Lden/Lnight) data revealed a ≥3 dB difference, would quiet outweigh school tier for you?
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Generated Jun 23, 2026
City of Edmonton · Edmonton Police Service · Statistics Canada · OpenStreetMap