Downtown vs Ottewell, Edmonton
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Edmonton neighbourhoods.
Downtown edges out Ottewell on overall livability (6.8/10 vs 5.5/10) among Edmonton neighbourhoods. Downtown scores higher on walkability (10.0 vs 2.8). Ottewell scores higher on parks (3.3 vs 0.8).
Livability scores
| Downtown | Ottewell | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6.8 | 5.5 |
| Safety | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Schools | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| Transit Access | 10.0 | 8.4 |
| Grocery Access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Parks | 0.8 | 3.3 |
| Recreation | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 10.0 | 2.8 |
Key metrics
| Downtown | Ottewell | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $211,500 | $449,500 |
| Median household income | $67,300 | $95,400 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 75.8 | 75.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 55.2/10 | 56.7/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 7 min | 17 min |
| Distance to downtown | 0.7 km | 4.3 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 13,399 m² | 51,343 m² |