Forest Heights vs Laurier Heights, Edmonton
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Edmonton neighbourhoods.
Laurier Heights edges out Forest Heights on overall livability (5.0/10 vs 4.7/10) among Edmonton neighbourhoods. Forest Heights scores higher on transit access (9.0 vs 7.1). Laurier Heights scores higher on walkability (3.5 vs 1.3).
Livability scores
| Forest Heights | Laurier Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Safety | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Schools | 6.5 | 6.9 |
| Transit Access | 9.0 | 7.1 |
| Grocery Access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Parks | 6.4 | 7.4 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 1.3 | 3.5 |
Key metrics
| Forest Heights | Laurier Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $475,250 | $760,750 |
| Median household income | $88,100 | $139,700 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 75.8 | 75.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 70.4/10 | 72.5/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 14 min | 25 min |
| Distance to downtown | 2.7 km | 5.9 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 276,912 m² | 474,431 m² |