Beacon Heights vs Kensington, Edmonton
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Edmonton neighbourhoods.
Kensington edges out Beacon Heights on overall livability (3.4/10 vs 3.1/10) among Edmonton neighbourhoods. Beacon Heights scores higher on schools (2.6 vs 1.6). Kensington scores higher on transit access (6.9 vs 4.8).
Livability scores
| Beacon Heights | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Safety | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Schools | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Transit Access | 4.8 | 6.9 |
| Grocery Access | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| Parks | 1.2 | 1.5 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.9 | 1.0 |
Key metrics
| Beacon Heights | Kensington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $305,500 | $353,000 |
| Median household income | $80,600 | $79,400 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 75.8 | 75.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 48.5/10 | 43.0/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 38 min | 26 min |
| Distance to downtown | 6.5 km | 6.2 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 16,409 m² | 19,520 m² |