Balwin vs Northmount, Edmonton
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Edmonton neighbourhoods.
Northmount edges out Balwin on overall livability (4.2/10 vs 3.2/10) among Edmonton neighbourhoods. Northmount scores higher on recreation (3.3 vs 0.0).
Livability scores
| Balwin | Northmount | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.2 | 4.2 |
| Safety | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Schools | 0.4 | 1.1 |
| Transit Access | 7.4 | 8.4 |
| Grocery Access | 1.2 | 1.7 |
| Parks | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| Walkability | 0.6 | 1.7 |
Key metrics
| Balwin | Northmount | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $334,000 | $381,500 |
| Median household income | $70,500 | $84,000 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 75.8 | 75.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 36.4/10 | 40.1/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 23 min | 17 min |
| Distance to downtown | 5.4 km | 6.6 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 41,455 m² | 42,428 m² |