Downtown vs Garneau, Edmonton
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Edmonton neighbourhoods.
Garneau edges out Downtown on overall livability (7.6/10 vs 6.8/10) among Edmonton neighbourhoods. Downtown scores higher on parks (0.8 vs 0.0). Garneau scores higher on recreation (6.7 vs 3.3).
Livability scores
| Downtown | Garneau | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6.8 | 7.6 |
| Safety | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Schools | 3.8 | 6.7 |
| Transit Access | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Grocery Access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Parks | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Recreation | 3.3 | 6.7 |
| Walkability | 10.0 | 10.0 |
Key metrics
| Downtown | Garneau | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $211,500 | $317,500 |
| Median household income | $67,300 | $54,500 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 75.8 | 75.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 55.2/10 | 71.6/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 7 min | 11 min |
| Distance to downtown | 0.7 km | 3.1 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 13,399 m² | 6,595 m² |