With long summer days and aurora-lit winter skies, Alberta’s capital has become an increasingly attractive choice for Canadian home hunters. Historically one of Canada’s most affordable major cities, Edmonton’s housing market is changing fast. A growing population of young residents and rising interest from buyers relocating from other provinces have pushed demand higher, making affordability less of a given than it once was.
Table of contents: Best places to buy in Edmonton
- The 50 best neighbourhoods in Edmonton
- Closer look at the top three neighbourhoods
- Real estate trends in Edmonton
- Methodology
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Best places to buy real estate in Edmonton
Below are the top 50 Edmonton neighbourhoods ranked for real estate prospects in 2025. The list highlights benchmark prices, recent price growth and key neighbourhood indicators so buyers and investors can compare value, accessibility and amenities.
| Rank | Neighbourhood | City | Benchmark price 2024 | 1-year | 3-year | 5-year | Value | Economics | Accessibility | Children (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Secord | Edmonton | $477,052 | 346% | 428% | 300% | 5.0 | 3.9 | 0.5 | 37% |
| 2 | Fraser | Edmonton | $345,438 | 49% | 58% | 69% | 2.5 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 48% |
| 3 | Sakaw | Edmonton | $365,019 | 52% | 67% | 65% | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 47% |
| 4 | Abbottsfield | Edmonton | $165,461 | -3% | 3% | 16% | 2.4 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 38% |
| 5 | Baranow | Edmonton | $227,268 | 16% | 19% | 4% | 2.4 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 49% |
| 6 | Mill Woods Town Centre | Edmonton | $172,171 | 3% | 4% | -7% | 2.4 | 2.8 | 4.0 | 47% |
| 7 | Rundle Heights | Edmonton | $254,797 | 17% | 28% | 14% | 2.4 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 38% |
| 8 | Callingwood North | Edmonton | $208,546 | 8% | 6% | 10% | 2.4 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 45% |
| 9 | Callingwood South | Edmonton | $199,940 | 3% | 2% | 3% | 2.4 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 45% |
| 10 | Meyonohk | Edmonton | $283,755 | 17% | 29% | 11% | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 49% |
| 11 | Keheewin | Edmonton | $296,613 | 22% | 19% | 12% | 2.3 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 41% |
| 12 | Tipaskan | Edmonton | $285,762 | 18% | 15% | 15% | 2.3 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 49% |
| 13 | Terra Losa | Edmonton | $231,681 | 5% | 2% | 3% | 2.3 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 45% |
| 14 | Parkdale | Edmonton | $244,241 | 8% | 0% | 7% | 2.3 | 1.1 | 4.2 | 31% |
| 15 | Hairsine | Edmonton | $199,391 | -3% | -7% | -10% | 2.3 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 48% |
| 16 | Empire Park | Edmonton | $268,383 | 17% | -4% | 8% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 3.7 | 36% |
| 17 | Kildare | Edmonton | $264,637 | 3% | 16% | 7% | 2.3 | 1.6 | 3.0 | 42% |
| 18 | Michaels Park | Edmonton | $302,591 | 9% | 27% | 20% | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 49% |
| 19 | Canon Ridge | Edmonton | $213,182 | -1% | -11% | -5% | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 42% |
| 20 | Sifton Park | Edmonton | $271,787 | 3% | 2% | 31% | 2.3 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 42% |
| 21 | Bannerman | Edmonton | $258,809 | 7% | -8% | 7% | 2.2 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 48% |
| 22 | Thorncliff | Edmonton | $346,316 | 21% | 27% | 21% | 2.2 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 45% |
| 23 | York | Edmonton | $318,082 | 10% | 18% | 28% | 2.2 | 1.9 | 3.3 | 42% |
| 24 | La Perle | Edmonton | $304,022 | 11% | 9% | 17% | 2.2 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 45% |
| 25 | Casselman | Edmonton | $235,266 | -12% | -1% | 10% | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 42% |
| 26 | Meyokumin | Edmonton | $317,586 | 16% | 6% | 20% | 2.2 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 47% |
| 27 | Summerlea | Edmonton | $299,121 | 4% | 19% | 10% | 2.2 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 45% |
| 28 | Kameyosek | Edmonton | $284,570 | 5% | 15% | -4% | 2.2 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 49% |
| 29 | Belmont | Edmonton | $267,452 | 0% | 2% | 4% | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 42% |
| 30 | Eaux Claires | Edmonton | $288,928 | 5% | 11% | 2% | 2.2 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 54% |
| 31 | Carlisle | Edmonton | $302,189 | 10% | 2% | 13% | 2.2 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 49% |
| 32 | Bisset | Edmonton | $348,374 | 13% | 31% | 20% | 2.2 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 47% |
| 33 | Greenview | Edmonton | $340,656 | 9% | 34% | 9% | 2.2 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 47% |
| 34 | Sweet Grass | Edmonton | $279,809 | -8% | 8% | 22% | 2.2 | 3 | 2.5 | 41% |
| 35 | Boyle Street | Edmonton | $134,956 | -32% | -25% | -36% | 2.2 | 0 | 4.3 | 20% |
| 36 | Hillview | Edmonton | $323,092 | 11% | 20% | 0% | 2.2 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 47% |
| 37 | Elmwood Park | Edmonton | $282,705 | -5% | 6% | 14% | 2.2 | 1.1 | 3 | 31% |
| 38 | Athlone | Edmonton | $322,628 | 12% | 9% | 8% | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 40% |
| 39 | Overlanders | Edmonton | $340,400 | 10% | 19% | 20% | 2.2 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 42% |
| 40 | Lee Ridge | Edmonton | $279,064 | 0% | -5% | 5% | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 49% |
| 41 | Meadowlark Park | Edmonton | $349,022 | 21% | 6% | 12% | 2.2 | 3 | 2.5 | 41% |
| 42 | Kernohan | Edmonton | $315,944 | 7% | 4% | 10% | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 42% |
| 43 | Homesteader | Edmonton | $299,402 | -1% | 6% | 8% | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 42% |
| 44 | Kilkenny | Edmonton | $318,482 | 4% | 13% | 6% | 2.2 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 42% |
| 45 | Alberta Avenue | Edmonton | $265,738 | -9% | -5% | 4% | 2.2 | 1 | 4.3 | 28% |
| 46 | Mayfield | Edmonton | $302,336 | -1% | 7% | 5% | 2.1 | 1 | 1.9 | 33% |
| 47 | Pollard Meadows | Edmonton | $257,750 | -18% | 0% | 4% | 2.1 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 47% |
| 48 | Ekota | Edmonton | $339,897 | 4% | 14% | 20% | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 49% |
| 49 | Lorelei | Edmonton | $301,353 | -3% | 4% | 7% | 2.1 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 49% |
| 50 | Crawford Plains | Edmonton | $355,143 | 12% | 14% | 15% | 2.1 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 47% |
Source: Edmonton Association of Realtors
Top three neighbourhoods in Edmonton
1. Secord
Secord has climbed the rankings and stands out as a family-focused neighbourhood in west Edmonton. Convenient to Highway 16A and undergoing substantial new development, Secord offers a mix of housing types including single-family homes, duplexes and townhouses. Recent municipal improvements include a newly completed community park, Secord South Park, with a sports field and shared paths. Nearby Winterburn School Park and a short drive to West Edmonton Mall add to its appeal for families and buyers seeking amenities within easy reach.
2. Fraser
Fraser is a quiet, family-oriented community in the northeast. Named after an early local pioneer, Fraser benefits from proximity to the North Saskatchewan River Valley and its scenic trails. Community recreation is active through the Fraser Community League which runs programs like soccer and skating. The neighbourhood includes an elementary school and offers excellent access to major routes including Anthony Henday Drive and Yellowhead Drive, making commutes and regional travel straightforward.
3. Sakaw
Sakaw—whose name means “wooded area” in Cree—is one of 27 neighbourhoods in the Mill Woods district of south Edmonton. It is largely a higher-density residential area with good access to Millhurst Shopping Centre and nearby health, retail and recreational facilities at Mill Woods Town Centre. Many single-family homes were built between the late 1970s and 1990s and remain well maintained and relatively affordable compared with some other parts of the city.
What’s happened in the Edmonton real estate market?
Edmonton has seen a significant influx of new residents in recent years, driven in part by households priced out of more expensive markets in Ontario and British Columbia. Between July 2023 and July 2024 the city recorded its largest population increase in over two decades, adding nearly 14,000 people and ranking among the fastest-growing Canadian metropolitan areas for that period.
Rising population and limited housing supply have supported notable home price gains. According to the Realtors Association of Edmonton, the benchmark detached home price reached roughly $540,000 in December 2024—about 11% higher year over year—and prices have trended upward since early 2020. Housing inventory remains tight: in December detached homes were selling faster than a year earlier, reflecting heightened competition.
Condo demand has shifted dramatically as well. After years of sluggish sales, condos began selling briskly with many units attracting multiple offers. Investors and first-time buyers are significant drivers of this demand. Investors from other provinces have been purchasing multiple condo units to take advantage of Edmonton’s strong rental market and comparatively lower purchase prices.
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What’s next for real estate in Edmonton?
As the market moves into 2025, low inventory is the dominant constraint. Buyers report that available homes often lack recent upgrades that were common a year earlier at comparable prices. Townhouses and duplexes have grown in popularity as buyers seek alternatives to pricier detached homes, and some buyers are targeting large lots with the aim of redevelopment.
Even with rising prices, Edmonton remains relatively affordable compared with Canada’s largest cities. Strong rental demand, steady population growth and improved investor interest suggest the city will remain attractive to first-time buyers and investors. In a competitive, fast-moving market, buyers who are serious and prepared tend to have an advantage.
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