Downtown vs Queen Alexandra, Edmonton
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Edmonton neighbourhoods.
Queen Alexandra edges out Downtown on overall livability (7.8/10 vs 6.8/10) among Edmonton neighbourhoods. Downtown scores higher on grocery access (10.0 vs 5.8). Queen Alexandra scores higher on recreation (10.0 vs 3.3).
Livability scores
| Downtown | Queen Alexandra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6.8 | 7.8 |
| Safety | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Schools | 3.8 | 7.0 |
| Transit Access | 10.0 | 9.3 |
| Grocery Access | 10.0 | 5.8 |
| Parks | 0.8 | 2.7 |
| Recreation | 3.3 | 10.0 |
| Walkability | 10.0 | 9.9 |
Key metrics
| Downtown | Queen Alexandra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $211,500 | $376,000 |
| Median household income | $67,300 | $59,200 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 75.8 | 75.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 55.2/10 | 73.1/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 7 min | 12 min |
| Distance to downtown | 0.7 km | 3.7 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 13,399 m² | 38,439 m² |