Feeling the itch to move somewhere new next year? If you considering Western Canada, you might be asking yourself: is Edmonton a good place to live? As an Edmonton-based business for nearly 50 years, we might be a bit biased, but we love it here!
Moving to Edmonton offers a wealth of benefits, including a vibrant entertainment culture and stunning river valley and parks. Additionally, you’ll find countless opportunities to create cherished memories with your family.
Reasons to Move to Edmonton?
Edmonton is a vibrant city boasting just under 1,000,000 people in the heart of Alberta. The city strikes a perfect balance between big city amenities and with accessible nature.
Below, we’ve listed five reasons that people love living in and around the City of Edmonton.
Affordable Housing
When comparing the pros and cons of living in Edmonton, affordability usually ranks top of the pros list. A report from Oxford Economics ranked Edmonton as the fourth most affordable city to live in North America. That means you can experience all that Edmonton offers and still come home with a little extra money in your pocket!
The average price of a single-family home in Edmonton was reported to be $462,858 in October 2022. Edmonton is actually pretty affordable compared to other cities in Alberta. Calgary, for example, has single-family homes with an average price reported to be $509, 576 during the same period.
For a more affordable option than Edmonton, consider moving to Morinville, a smaller town just outside the city.
Career Stability
Moving can be scary – changing locations can mean changing routines, schools, and even your career. You’ll be happy to know that Edmonton has a number of job opportunities in the region, from blue-collar positions to Government.
Edmonton is a great city if you are in search of work or a career change. As Alberta’s capital city, there is a strong job market including government hubs and industry headquarters.
Great Education Opportunities
Edmonton offers both a significantly lower cost of living than the national average and serves as a hub for education and job opportunities. The City also boasts one of the country’s top universities, the University of Alberta. It’s also worth mentioning that Edmonton is home to some of the best professional institutes, including the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and other top-rated post-secondary schools.
Arts and Entertainment Culture
Edmonton is known as the ‘festival city’. You’ll be experiencing Edmonton like a local pro in no time! In fact, it’s hard to find a week in this city where something isn’t going on.
From seasonal festivals to markets and fairs, to indulging with local Oilers fans in the Ice District on game night – there is always something happening in this city. Edmonton is also home to popular events like Folk Fest and Heritage Days!
National Park Access
If you enjoy slowing down and exploring nature, Edmonton is a lovely place to live. You can easily day-trip to Elk Island National Park and the Drumheller Valley from downtown Edmonton.
Looking for a weekend getaway? Venture down to Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, and Abraham Lake. From the badlands to the mountains, memories are waiting to be made by you and your family!
Move to Edmonton
If you’re ready to move to Edmonton then it’s important you consider all of your housing options, such as:
- Accessibility to major roads and schools
- Proximity to amenities like grocery stores, shopping centres, and pharmacies
- The neighborhood itself
- Your budget
Move in Ready Homes Edmonton
While you’re touring communities in the Edmonton area, why not try something new?
Meadows of Morinville is a newly developed modular home community offering affordability, big-city amenities and access to beautiful walking trails. You can still work in Edmonton and enjoy the scenic drive home to the Meadows.
Our community has modern modular homes ranging from 1056 sq. ft. to 1680 sq. ft., meaning there’s a plan for whatever stage of life you’re currently in. You can own a detached single-family home in a community you’ll be proud to call home. View our full lineup of move-in ready homes here on our website.
Learn more about life in the Meadows here.