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Desrochers Villages / Neighbourhood guide

Edmonton · A CLOSER LOOK

Desrochers Villages
location & neighbourhood.

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

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

Desrochers Villages location:
Edmonton.

The neighbourhood of Desrochers is part of the city of Edmonton, Alberta, which is located in the Greater Edmonton metropolitan area.

3243 Dixon Way SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 1A7, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Edmonton

3243 Dixon Way SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 1A7, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Desrochers

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

The character of Desrochers is exemplified by its calm ambience. There are around 10 public green spaces close by for residents to explore, like Allard Park and Heritage Valley District Park, and they are very well-spread out, making it easy to access them. This neighbourhood is also quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.

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Getting around

Cars are a great transportation option in Desrochers. It is convenient to park. However, travelling by public transit is difficult in this part of Edmonton. Thankfully, the neighbourhood is served by a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally around the corner. It is inconvenient for pedestrians to navigate Desrochers since meeting daily needs is challenging without the use of a car. However, it is easy to commute by bicycle in this area because there are a fair number of bike lanes.

Everyday essentials

It is easy to get to the nearest supermarket by foot in Desrochers. There are also about 20 restaurants and cafes in this neighbourhood. As far as education is concerned, parents and their kids will find that no matter where their home is located in Desrochers, daycares and schools are close by.

Local character

The character of Desrochers is exemplified by its calm ambience. There are around 10 public green spaces close by for residents to explore, like Allard Park and Heritage Valley District Park, and they are very well-spread out, making it easy to access them. This neighbourhood is also quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.

Surrounding homes

In Desrochers, roughly 60% of buildings are single detached homes, and the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings and townhouses. This neighbourhood offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy nearly 90% of the properties in Desrochers and 10% are rented. Most homes in this part of the city were built after the year 2000, during its most significant building boom.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Desrochers Villages
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

5.0/ 5

At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Edmonton: 3.9 / 5

Elementary schools

5.0/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Edmonton: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

1.3/ 5

Transit is available for some trips

Edmonton: 2.4 / 5

Groceries

3.0/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Edmonton: 3.8 / 5

Wellness

0.4/ 5

Few or no amenities promoting health and activity nearby

Edmonton: 2.7 / 5

Restaurants

2.0/ 5

Some restaurants within a short drive

Edmonton: 3.2 / 5

Walking

0.4/ 5

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Edmonton: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

2.5/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Edmonton: 3.2 / 5

Driving

4.8/ 5

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Edmonton: 4.1 / 5

Vibrancy

0.4/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Edmonton: 1.2 / 5

Shopping

1.3/ 5

Some shops within a short drive

Edmonton: 3.3 / 5

Childcare

4.6/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Edmonton: 4.6 / 5

Nightlife

0.8/ 5

Few or no bars within a short drive

Edmonton: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

1.3/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

Edmonton: 2.6 / 5

Quiet

4.5/ 5

Very few sources of noise nearby

Edmonton: 4.7 / 5

Parks

2.7/ 5

Moderate amount of park space nearby

Edmonton: 4.2 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Desrochers Villages 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.

96 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

10 places
Elementary school495 m

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary/Junior High School

420 Desrochers Boulevard SW

regular · Edmonton Catholic Separate School District No. 7

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Elementary school521 m

Garth Worthington School

351 Chappelle Drive SW

Edmonton School District No. 7

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Elementary school1.5 km

Dr. Lila Fahlman School

680 Allard Blvd SW

Edmonton School District No. 7

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Elementary school1.8 km

Donald R. Getty School

8102 Chapelle Way SW

Edmonton School District No. 7

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Elementary school2.6 km

Johnny Bright School

1331 Rutherford Road SW

Edmonton School District No. 7

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Elementary school3.0 km

Monsignor Fee Otterson Catholic Elementary/Junior High School

1834 Rutherford Rd SW

regular · Edmonton Catholic Separate School District No. 7

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Elementary school3.7 km

Roberta MacAdams School

2099 Blackmud Creek Drive SW

Edmonton School District No. 7

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Elementary school4.1 km

Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour School

3815 Allan Drive SW

Edmonton School District No. 7

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Elementary school4.5 km

Joan Carr Catholic Elementary/Junior High School

1140 Keswick Dr SW

Edmonton Catholic Separate School District No. 7

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Elementary school4.7 km

Nellie Carlson School

4110 MacTaggart Drive NW

Edmonton School District No. 7

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

21 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

5 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Desrochers
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 Desrochers Villages. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$134,619

Residents in the study area

525

Owner households

91.5%

Commute on foot

0.8%

Population age

0 to 4
12.0%
5 to 9
8.7%
10 to 14
5.9%
15 to 19
3.6%
20 to 34
29.5%
35 to 49
28.4%
50 to 64
8.7%
65 to 79
2.9%
80 and over
0.3%

Housing type

Single detached
60.8%
Apartment 1-4 floors
18.7%
Row houses
9.9%
Semi detached
9.5%
Apartment 5 or more floors
1.0%
Duplex
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
16.0%
Multi person
4.5%
Single family
78.0%
Multi family
1.5%

Commute mode

Car
89.4%
Public transit
5.4%
Other
4.5%
Foot
0.8%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$134,619
Average individual income
$60,018

Total

Total individuals
525

Owners vs Renters

Owners
91.5%
Renters
8.5%

Official language knowledge

English only
91.4%
English and French
5.3%
Other
3.1%
French only
0.2%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
8.7%
High school
23.6%
Trade certificate
5.5%
College certificate
18.1%
University certificate
3.1%
Bachelor degree
30.0%
Post graduate degree
11.0%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.8

Mother tongue

English
58.6%
English and non-official language(s)
9.4%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
9.2%
Mandarin
4.1%
Korean
4.0%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
3.8%
Gujarati
3.2%
Spanish
3.1%
Yue (Cantonese)
2.6%
Malayalam
1.6%
Urdu
0.4%
Tamil
0.2%

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 Desrochers Villages:
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.

Edmonton School District No. 7 ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Desrochers Villages 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

3243 Dixon Way SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 1A7, Canada

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

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YOUR VISIT

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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: 53.4004106, -113.5586041. 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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