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
| Highlands | Thorncliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Safety | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Schools | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Transit Access | 5.2 | 4.3 |
| Grocery Access | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Parks | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 2.3 | 3.1 |
Key metrics
| Highlands | Thorncliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $438,000 | $369,500 |
| Median household income | $98,500 | $82,800 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 75.8 | 75.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 52.7/10 | 51.8/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 36 min | 41 min |
| Distance to downtown | 4.7 km | 9.3 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 32,085 m² | 22,635 m² |