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Waterloo · A CLOSER LOOK

Strata Condos
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

Strata Condos location:
Waterloo.

Central is a neighbourhood within Waterloo, Ontario, which is located in the Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo metropolitan area.

70 King St N, Waterloo, ON N2J 2X1, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Waterloo

70 King St N, Waterloo, ON N2J 2X1, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Central

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Your next step

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Compare the places and connections that matter to your day.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Central has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though this area is not known for its lively atmosphere, its main streets are still quite energetic, and finding one of the approximately 10 nightlife venues is very easy because they are generally situated in very convenient locations. King Street in particular offers a great variety of places to go out at night. Most areas in Central are reasonably quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, although there are still several noisier sections, especially near the airport (Kitchener-Waterloo (Grand River Hospital) Heliport) or the railway line. It is easy to access green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to explore.

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Getting around

Central affords homeowners several alternative modes of transportation. Thanks to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the ION Light Rail, and around 10 nearby bus lines, Central is reasonably transit friendly. Traveling by foot is also rather practical for house buyers in this area; meeting daily needs is convenient without a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. A good number of people in the area use their bicycle because the bicycling network is extensive.

Everyday essentials

It is straightforward to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store by foot from any location in Central. Likewise, thanks to 100-odd restaurants and cafes in this neighbourhood, there is usually a place to get a meal or beverage just around the corner, for example on King Street. It is also very easy to reach a number of clothing stores without the use of a car. As far as education is concerned, parents and their kids will value the proximity to daycares and schools, which are within walking distance from most, if not all, homes for sale in Central.

Local character

Central has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though this area is not known for its lively atmosphere, its main streets are still quite energetic, and finding one of the approximately 10 nightlife venues is very easy because they are generally situated in very convenient locations. King Street in particular offers a great variety of places to go out at night. Most areas in Central are reasonably quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, although there are still several noisier sections, especially near the airport (Kitchener-Waterloo (Grand River Hospital) Heliport) or the railway line. It is easy to access green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to explore.

Surrounding homes

Roughly two thirds of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters whereas owners occupy the remainder. About half of dwellings are large apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in this area, while small apartment buildings and single detached homes are the main alternatives in the housing stock. The buildings in this part of the city are relatively new, since around 40% of its dwellings were constructed following the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This area has a good choice of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Strata Condos
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

4.9/ 5

At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Waterloo: 1.5 / 5

Elementary schools

4.7/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Waterloo: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

3.5/ 5

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Waterloo: 2.2 / 5

Groceries

4.5/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Waterloo: 3.6 / 5

Wellness

3.5/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Waterloo: 2.0 / 5

Restaurants

4.3/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Waterloo: 3.2 / 5

Walking

4.2/ 5

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

Waterloo: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

4.1/ 5

Highly suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Waterloo: 3.3 / 5

Driving

4.3/ 5

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

Waterloo: 4.0 / 5

Vibrancy

2.6/ 5

Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day

Waterloo: 1.3 / 5

Shopping

4.5/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Waterloo: 3.3 / 5

Childcare

5.0/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Waterloo: 4.3 / 5

Nightlife

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Waterloo: 2.1 / 5

Cafés

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Waterloo: 2.9 / 5

Quiet

2.2/ 5

Some sources of noise nearby

Waterloo: 4.3 / 5

Parks

4.2/ 5

Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Waterloo: 3.5 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Strata Condos 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.

184 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

20 places
Elementary school377 m

MacGregor Public School

32 Central St

6-8 · french immersion, regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school901 m

Elizabeth Ziegler Public School

90 Moore Ave S

JK-6 · french immersion, regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school1.1 km

Waterloo High School

255 King St North

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Elementary school1.1 km

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School

55 Roslin Ave S

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

École Élémentaire l'Harmonie

158 Bridgeport E Rd

JK-8 · french · Conseil scolaire Viamonde

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High school1.4 km

Waterloo Collegiate Institute

300 Hazel St

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school1.5 km

Rosemount - U Turn School

151 Weber St

9-12 · alternative · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

Empire Public School

83 Empire St

JK-6 · french immersion, regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school1.7 km

Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School

787 King St W

9-12 · vocational, occupational · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.8 km

St Agnes Catholic Elementary School

254 Neilson Ave

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.9 km

Westmount Public School

329 Glasgow St

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.9 km

King Edward Public School

709 King St W

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school2.0 km

St David Catholic Secondary School

4 High St

9-12 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school2.0 km

Lincoln Heights Public School

270 Quickfall Dr

JK-8 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school2.0 km

Ééc Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère

280 Glenridge promenade

JK-6 · catholic · Commission scolaire catholique MonAvenir

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High school2.0 km

Bluevale Collegiate Institute

80 Bluevale St N

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school3.0 km

St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School

77 Young Street

9-12 · catholic, alternative · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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High school3.5 km

Resurrection Catholic Secondary School

455 University Ave W

9-12 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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High school4.2 km

Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute

301 Charles St E

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Transit nearby

42 places
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Dining nearby

55 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

37 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Central
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 Strata Condos. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$112,594

Residents in the study area

1,707

Owner households

26.7%

Commute on foot

15.5%

Population age

0 to 4
2.5%
5 to 9
2.2%
10 to 14
2.1%
15 to 19
5.1%
20 to 34
49.4%
35 to 49
13.3%
50 to 64
11.3%
65 to 79
9.7%
80 and over
4.5%

Housing type

Apartment 5 or more floors
50.0%
Apartment 1-4 floors
25.4%
Single detached
12.7%
Row houses
5.4%
Duplex
4.8%
Semi detached
1.7%

Household composition

Single person
45.1%
Multi person
18.2%
Single family
36.4%
Multi family
0.3%

Commute mode

Car
58.6%
Public transit
19.6%
Foot
15.5%
Other
4.1%
Bicycle
2.2%
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Income

Average household income
$112,594
Average individual income
$50,825

Total

Total individuals
1,707

Owners vs Renters

Renters
73.3%
Owners
26.7%

Official language knowledge

English only
87.8%
English and French
11.5%
Other
0.7%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
5.3%
High school
31.0%
Trade certificate
1.8%
College certificate
14.6%
University certificate
1.9%
Bachelor degree
31.8%
Post graduate degree
13.7%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.5

Mother tongue

English
75.5%
Mandarin
7.3%
English and non-official language(s)
4.0%
Hindi
2.1%
Gujarati
1.5%
Yue (Cantonese)
1.4%
Arabic
1.3%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
1.3%
German
1.2%
Telugu
0.9%
Malayalam
0.8%
French
0.8%
Spanish
0.7%
Portuguese
0.6%
Russian
0.5%
Iranian Persian
0.1%
Bengali
0.0%
English and French
0.0%
Dutch
0.0%
Polish
0.0%

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 Strata Condos:
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

Strata Condos 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

70 King St N, Waterloo, ON N2J 2X1, 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: 43.4675132, -80.52255799999999. 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.