Downtown vs Empire Park, Edmonton
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Edmonton neighbourhoods.
Downtown edges out Empire Park on overall livability (6.8/10 vs 4.9/10) among Edmonton neighbourhoods. Downtown scores higher on walkability (10.0 vs 5.3). Empire Park scores higher on parks (2.3 vs 0.8).
Livability scores
| Downtown | Empire Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6.8 | 4.9 |
| Safety | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Schools | 3.8 | 2.0 |
| Transit Access | 10.0 | 7.2 |
| Grocery Access | 10.0 | 7.6 |
| Parks | 0.8 | 2.3 |
| Recreation | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 10.0 | 5.3 |
Key metrics
| Downtown | Empire Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $211,500 | $173,500 |
| Median household income | $67,300 | $62,300 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 75.8 | 75.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 55.2/10 | 45.3/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 7 min | 24 min |
| Distance to downtown | 0.7 km | 6.7 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 13,399 m² | 29,651 m² |