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Highlands vs Thorncliff, Edmonton

A side-by-side livability comparison of two Edmonton neighbourhoods.

Highlands edges out Thorncliff on overall livability (3.4/10 vs 3.3/10) among Edmonton neighbourhoods. Highlands scores higher on transit access (5.2 vs 4.3). Thorncliff scores higher on walkability (3.1 vs 2.3).

Livability scores

HighlandsThorncliff
Overall3.43.3
Safety10.010.0
Schools3.33.2
Transit Access5.24.3
Grocery Access0.60.6
Parks2.41.8
Recreation0.00.0
Walkability2.33.1

Key metrics

HighlandsThorncliff
Median home value$438,000$369,500
Median household income$98,500$82,800
Crime per 1k residents (2yr)75.875.8
Avg school rating (Fraser)52.7/1051.8/10
Est. transit to downtown36 min41 min
Distance to downtown4.7 km9.3 km
Park area per 1k residents32,085 m²22,635 m²

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