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Estates at University Heights / Neighbourhood guide

Kelowna · A CLOSER LOOK

Estates at University Heights
location & neighbourhood.

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

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
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01 / THE SETTING

Estates at University Heights location:
Kelowna.

Situated within the Greater Kelowna metropolitan area, Highway 97 is a sector in Kelowna, British Columbia.

798 Acadia St, Kelowna, BC V1V 0A8, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Kelowna

798 Acadia St, Kelowna, BC V1V 0A8, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Highway 97

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

There are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Highway 97, as well as some areas with a vibrant feel. It is easy to reach parks in the sector, since a large number of houses for sale have one around the corner and there are around 30 green spaces nearby for residents to explore. Finally, thanks to the presence of few pedestrians, this part of the city is relatively quiet, although those who are near the airport (Kelowna International Airport) may experience higher levels of noise.

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Getting around

Travelling by bicycle is easy in this part of Kelowna because there are a fair number of bike lanes. Walking is also reasonably practical for residents in Highway 97; running daily errands is convenient without the need for a vehicle. This part of the city is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, the sector is linked by approximately 10 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally very close by. However, this sector is a very convenient part of Kelowna for driving. It is very easy to come across a place to park.

Everyday essentials

In Highway 97, parents and their children will usually be able to access both primary and secondary schools on foot. In contrast, families may consider it challenging to get to daycares as pedestrians. With regards to eating, accessing one of about 10 supermarkets by walking is practical for some, but not all, property owners in Highway 97. There are also over 50 restaurants and coffee shops in this sector.

Local character

There are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Highway 97, as well as some areas with a vibrant feel. It is easy to reach parks in the sector, since a large number of houses for sale have one around the corner and there are around 30 green spaces nearby for residents to explore. Finally, thanks to the presence of few pedestrians, this part of the city is relatively quiet, although those who are near the airport (Kelowna International Airport) may experience higher levels of noise.

Surrounding homes

Homeowners occupy roughly 55% of the dwellings in the sector and 45% are rented. Over half of the housing stock of this part of the city consists of small apartment buildings and single detached homes, and the rest of the houses are mainly duplexes. A majority of the housing growth in this sector has taken place following the year 2000. This part of Kelowna has a good variety of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Estates at University Heights
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

Kelowna: 3.6 / 5

Elementary schools

5.0/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Kelowna: 4.2 / 5

Public transit

0.9/ 5

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Kelowna: 1.6 / 5

Groceries

1.5/ 5

Some groceries within a short drive

Kelowna: 3.3 / 5

Wellness

0.3/ 5

Few or no amenities promoting health and activity nearby

Kelowna: 2.8 / 5

Restaurants

1.9/ 5

Some restaurants within a short drive

Kelowna: 2.9 / 5

Walking

0.7/ 5

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

Kelowna: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

3.2/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Kelowna: 3.5 / 5

Driving

4.4/ 5

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

Kelowna: 3.5 / 5

Vibrancy

0.4/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Kelowna: 1.3 / 5

Shopping

1.1/ 5

Some shops within a short drive

Kelowna: 3.1 / 5

Childcare

3.8/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short drive

Kelowna: 4.1 / 5

Nightlife

1.2/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Kelowna: 2.2 / 5

Cafés

1.7/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

Kelowna: 2.1 / 5

Quiet

4.7/ 5

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Kelowna: 4.4 / 5

Parks

1.2/ 5

Limited amount of park space nearby

Kelowna: 4.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Estates at University Heights 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.

75 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

11 places
Elementary school393 m

Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School

950 Academy Way

K-12 · core french · Central Okanagan School District

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Elementary school2.6 km

North Glenmore Elementary

125 Snowsell St North

K-6 · core french · Central Okanagan School District

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Elementary school / High school2.6 km

Dr Knox Middle School

121 Drysdale Blvd

7-9 · early french immersion, core french · Central Okanagan School District

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Elementary school3.5 km

Ellison Elementary

3735 Parkdale Rd

K-5 · core french · Central Okanagan School District

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Elementary school3.7 km

Pearson Road Elementary

700 Pearson Rd

K-5 · core french · Central Okanagan School District

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Elementary school / High school3.9 km

Rutland Middle School

715 Rutland Rd N

6-8 · core french · Central Okanagan School District

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Elementary school4.0 km

Watson Road Elementary

475 Yates Rd

K-6 · core french · Central Okanagan School District

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High school4.1 km

Rutland Senior Secondary

705 Rutland Rd N

9-12 · core french · Central Okanagan School District

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Elementary school4.1 km

Rutland Elementary

620 Webster Rd

K-5 · core french · Central Okanagan School District

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Elementary school / High school4.4 km

Kelowna Arts Academy

1180 Houghton Rd

K-12 · Central Okanagan School District

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Elementary school / High school4.5 km

Flex Academy

907 Badke Rd

K-12 · Central Okanagan School District

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

20 places
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Parks nearby

13 places
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Daily essentials nearby

1 places

04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Highway 97
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 Estates at University Heights. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$117,802

Residents in the study area

118

Owner households

46.1%

Commute on foot

3.3%

Population age

0 to 4
3.1%
5 to 9
3.7%
10 to 14
3.9%
15 to 19
6.9%
20 to 34
37.6%
35 to 49
14.0%
50 to 64
15.3%
65 to 79
13.1%
80 and over
2.4%

Housing type

Single detached
38.0%
Apartment 1-4 floors
36.6%
Duplex
20.9%
Semi detached
4.2%
Row houses
0.2%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
38.5%
Multi person
14.5%
Single family
46.3%
Multi family
0.7%

Commute mode

Car
88.8%
Public transit
3.5%
Foot
3.3%
Other
2.7%
Bicycle
1.6%
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Income

Average household income
$117,802
Average individual income
$44,441

Total

Total individuals
118

Owners vs Renters

Renters
53.9%
Owners
46.1%

Official language knowledge

English only
90.9%
English and French
8.3%
Other
0.8%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
7.8%
High school
40.8%
Trade certificate
7.4%
College certificate
14.0%
University certificate
1.5%
Bachelor degree
20.6%
Post graduate degree
7.8%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
82.5%
Mandarin
3.6%
English and non-official language(s)
3.2%
Yue (Cantonese)
1.9%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
1.8%
Spanish
1.8%
German
1.7%
French
1.7%
Arabic
1.0%
Vietnamese
0.8%

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 Estates at University Heights:
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.

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Estates at University Heights 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

798 Acadia St, Kelowna, BC V1V 0A8, 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: 49.93177679999999, -119.4016464. 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.