Living in Dechene, Edmonton
Neighbourhood livability report — scores, rank, and full data for Dechene in Edmonton.
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Score a specific address in Dechene on walkability, schools, transit, parks, and safety — right down to the block.
Score an address in Dechene →Livability score breakdown
| Safety | | 10.0 |
| Schools | | 4.2 |
| Parks | | 3.9 |
| Transit Access | | 3.1 |
| Grocery Access | | 2.3 |
| Recreation | | 0.0 |
| Walkability | | 0.0 |
Each 0–10 sub-score is this neighbourhood's percentile position among Edmonton neighbourhoods on that measure.
Dechene is a solidly mid-pack Edmonton neighbourhood, ranking #156 of 271 with a 3.4/10 overall livability score. It rates highest on safety (10.0) and schools (4.2). Its weaker areas are walkability (0.0) and recreation (0.0).
All metrics for Dechene
Housing & Cost
| Median home value | $524,000 |
| Home ownership | 94.2% |
| Renter households | 3.3% |
| Housing-cost-burdened (30%+) | 12.4% |
| Median owner shelter cost | $1,165/mo |
| Single-detached homes | 88.8% |
| Apartments / condos | 0.0% |
| Median year built | 1987 |
| Detached lot size | 595 m² |
| Detached $/m² of lot | $891/m² |
Income & Education
| Median household income | $135,100 |
| Average household income | $145,600 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.6% |
| Low income (LIM-AT) | 3.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1% |
Demographics
| Population | 1,820 |
| Median age | 51 |
| Average household size | 2.69 |
| Lone-parent families | 9.9% |
| Seniors (65+) | 26.0% |
| Children under 15 | 13.4% |
| Immigrants | 26.3% |
| Visible minority | 22.5% |
| Moved in last 5 years | 26.0% |
Safety & Crime
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 75.8 |
| Violent crime per 1k (2yr) | 14.2 |
| Property crime per 1k (2yr) | 40.3 |
| Fire stations | 0 |
Schools
| Schools in community | 2 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 57.3/10 |
| Best school rating (Fraser) | 57.3/10 |
Transit & Commute
| LRT stops | 0 |
| Transit stops | 11 |
| Commute by transit | 5.0% |
| Walk / bike to work | 0.0% |
| Distance to downtown | 11.3 km |
| Est. drive to downtown | 29 min |
| Est. transit to downtown | 48 min |
| Pathway length | 0.9 km |
Parks & Environment
| Park area | 131,917 m² |
| Park area per 1k residents | 72,482 m² |
| Park grade | 6.2/10 |
| Parks | 1 |
| Large parks | 0 |
Amenities & Services
| Grocery access score | 4 |
| Small groceries | 1 |
| Medium groceries | 0 |
| Large groceries | 1 |
| Recreation facilities | 0 |
| Libraries | 0 |
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