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1050 Somerset
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic

01 / THE SETTING

1050 Somerset location:
Ottawa.

The neighbourhood of Hintonburg - Mechanicsville can be found in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, which is situated in the Ottawa - Gatineau metropolitan area.

1050 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4T3, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Ottawa

1050 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4T3, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Hintonburg - Mechanicsville

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Hintonburg - Mechanicsville is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. The noise levels in Hintonburg - Mechanicsville are reasonably low, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, however some areas can be quite noisy, especially near the railway line, the airport (Ottawa (Civic Hospital) Heliport) or Highway 417. On the other hand, it is easy to get to green spaces from most locations within the neighbourhood since there are approximately 40 of them nearby for residents to check out. Finally, although the ambience is not the most lively in this part of Ottawa, its busier streets can still be quite energetic, and with its around 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

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Getting around

No matter the means of transportation, it is very simple to move around in Hintonburg - Mechanicsville. The excellent public transit network makes transit a viable option for many people thanks to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations on the Rapibus 800 and Pré Tunney, and over 50 nearby bus lines. This neighbourhood is also especially conducive to people who like to travel as pedestrians; many common errands can be run without the use of a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses in proximity. Many people in the area use their bike as the bicycling network is good.

Everyday essentials

It is a short distance to reach schools and daycares from anywhere in this part of the city. Concerning food, property owners in this area will be pleased to learn that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short stroll away. Moreover, those who appreciate dining out won't have to walk far in Hintonburg - Mechanicsville, where over 100 restaurants and about 10 cafes are available. It is also very easy to reach a selection of clothing stores without needing to get in a car.

Local character

Hintonburg - Mechanicsville is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. The noise levels in Hintonburg - Mechanicsville are reasonably low, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, however some areas can be quite noisy, especially near the railway line, the airport (Ottawa (Civic Hospital) Heliport) or Highway 417. On the other hand, it is easy to get to green spaces from most locations within the neighbourhood since there are approximately 40 of them nearby for residents to check out. Finally, although the ambience is not the most lively in this part of Ottawa, its busier streets can still be quite energetic, and with its around 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

Surrounding homes

About 45% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Hintonburg - Mechanicsville, while small apartment buildings and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. Roughly one third of properties in this neighbourhood were built prior to the 1960s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. This part of Ottawa is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. About two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home while owners make up the remainder.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

1050 Somerset
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

4.2/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Ottawa: 3.6 / 5

Elementary schools

4.8/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Ottawa: 4.5 / 5

Public transit

4.0/ 5

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Ottawa: 3.7 / 5

Groceries

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Ottawa: 3.7 / 5

Wellness

3.3/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Ottawa: 2.7 / 5

Restaurants

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Ottawa: 3.0 / 5

Walking

4.1/ 5

Large number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is typically practical

Ottawa: 2.8 / 5

Cycling

3.7/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Ottawa: 3.5 / 5

Driving

3.3/ 5

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Ottawa: 3.7 / 5

Vibrancy

2.3/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

Ottawa: 1.4 / 5

Shopping

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Ottawa: 3.2 / 5

Childcare

5.0/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Ottawa: 4.4 / 5

Nightlife

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Ottawa: 1.9 / 5

Cafés

4.5/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Ottawa: 2.6 / 5

Quiet

1.5/ 5

Multiple sources of noise nearby

Ottawa: 4.3 / 5

Parks

3.8/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Ottawa: 3.9 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

1050 Somerset nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

218 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

19 places
Elementary school175 m

Devonshire Community Public School

100 Breezehill Ave

JK-6 · early french immersion · Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

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Elementary school615 m

École Élémentaire Catholique Saint-François-d'Assise

35 Melrose av.

JK-6 · catholic · Commission scolaire de district catholique du Centre-Est de l'Ontario

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Elementary school / High school808 m

Heritage Academy

207 Bayswater Avenue

site based

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Elementary school840 m

St Anthony Elementary School

391 Booth St

JK-6 · catholic · Ottawa-Carleton Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school854 m

Connaught Public School

1149 Gladstone Ave

JK-6 · english with core french, early french immersion · Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

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Elementary school899 m

École Élémentaire Publique Louise-Arbour

175 Beech rue

JK-8 · french · Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontari

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High school916 m

École Secondaire Catholique Saint-Jean-Baptiste

96 Empress Ave

9-12 · catholic · Commission scolaire de district catholique du Centre-Est de l'Ontario

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Elementary school916 m

École Intermédiaire Catholique Saint-Jean-Baptiste

96 Empress Avenue

7-8 · catholic · Commission scolaire de district catholique du Centre-Est de l'Ontario

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Elementary school1.1 km

Cambridge Street Community Public School

250 Cambridge St N

JK-6 · english with core french · Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Richard Pfaff Intermediate School

160 Percy Street

6-8 · Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

Fisher Park/Summit As Public School

250 Holland Ave

7-8 · english with core french, french immersion, early french immersion · Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

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High school1.4 km

Richard Pfaff Secondary Alternate Site

160 Percy St

9-12 · alternative · Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

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High school1.5 km

Urban Aboriginal Alternate High School

440 Albert Street

9-12 · alternative · Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

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High school1.5 km

Debbie Campbell Learning Academy

440 ALBERT St.

site based

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High school1.8 km

Glebe Collegiate Institute

212 Glebe Ave

9-12 · english, french immersion · Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

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High school2.0 km

Chesterton Academy of Ottawa

415 Piccadilly Ave

site based

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High school2.6 km

St Nicholas Adult High School

893 Admiral Ave

9-12 · catholic · Ottawa-Carleton Catholic District School Board

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High school2.8 km

École Saint-Jean-Bosco

71, rue Saint-Jean-Bosco

JK-11 · specialised classes · Centre de services scolaire des Portages-de-l'Outaouais

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High school2.9 km

Collège Saint-Joseph de Hull

174, rue Notre-Dame-de-l'Éle

7-11

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Transit nearby

57 places
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Dining nearby

58 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

54 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Hintonburg - Mechanicsville
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at 1050 Somerset. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$139,885

Residents in the study area

2,528

Owner households

31.2%

Commute on foot

19.9%

Population age

0 to 4
4.1%
5 to 9
3.7%
10 to 14
3.6%
15 to 19
2.6%
20 to 34
31.3%
35 to 49
23.4%
50 to 64
16.4%
65 to 79
11.3%
80 and over
3.6%

Housing type

Apartment 1-4 floors
31.9%
Apartment 5 or more floors
31.8%
Single detached
12.7%
Duplex
9.5%
Row houses
8.6%
Semi detached
5.5%

Household composition

Single person
52.1%
Multi person
7.3%
Single family
40.5%
Multi family
0.1%

Commute mode

Car
51.4%
Foot
19.9%
Public transit
18.8%
Bicycle
6.1%
Other
3.9%
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Income

Average household income
$139,885
Average individual income
$62,407

Total

Total individuals
2,528

Owners vs Renters

Renters
68.8%
Owners
31.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
55.7%
English and French
40.2%
Other
3.3%
French only
0.7%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
12.1%
High school
18.2%
Trade certificate
3.4%
College certificate
14.2%
University certificate
2.3%
Bachelor degree
31.7%
Post graduate degree
18.0%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.6

Mother tongue

English
73.5%
French
10.4%
English and non-official language(s)
2.9%
English and French
2.6%
Vietnamese
2.2%
Mandarin
1.9%
Spanish
1.8%
Arabic
1.4%
Yue (Cantonese)
1.2%
Italian
1.0%
Russian
0.7%
Somali
0.4%
French and non-official language(s)
0.1%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near 1050 Somerset:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board ↗Commission scolaire de district catholique du Centre-Est de l'Ontario ↗Ottawa-Carleton Catholic District School Board ↗Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontari ↗Centre de services scolaire des Portages-de-l'Outaouais ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

1050 Somerset address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

1050 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4T3, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 45.4065044, -75.71951729999999. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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