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Zen Towns
location & neighbourhood.

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The daily stops. The local connections.
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By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic

01 / THE SETTING

Zen Towns location:
Cambridge.

The neighbourhood of Langs Farm can be found in the city of Cambridge, Ontario, which is situated in the Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo metropolitan area.

258 Hespeler Road. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Cambridge

258 Hespeler Road

Provider neighbourhood

Langs Farm

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

The character of Langs Farm is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. This neighbourhood is very quiet, as the streets are generally very tranquil. Lastly, reaching green spaces from most locations in the neighbourhood, like Dumfries Conservation Area, is easy since there are approximately 30 of them nearby for residents to visit.

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Getting around

The bicycle is a good method of transportation in this part of the city because cyclists do not encounter serious elevation changes. This area is also a fairly pleasant part of Cambridge for pedestrians; meeting daily needs is easy without a car. Travelling by public transit is challenging in Langs Farm. Nonetheless, the neighbourhood is connected by approximately 10 bus lines, and it is very convenient to get to a nearby bus stop from most houses. However, driving is a very good mode of transportation in Langs Farm. It is convenient to park, and most real estate listings are a reasonably short car ride from the nearest highway.

Everyday essentials

Families will welcome that no matter where their home is situated in Langs Farm, daycares and primary schools are nearby. On the other hand, parents and their kids may find it very difficult to reach high schools without the need to get in a car. As far as eating is concerned, a grocery store is ordinarily reachable within a short walk from most properties for sale in Langs Farm. Likewise, there are a fair number of choices in close proximity for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes.

Local character

The character of Langs Farm is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. This neighbourhood is very quiet, as the streets are generally very tranquil. Lastly, reaching green spaces from most locations in the neighbourhood, like Dumfries Conservation Area, is easy since there are approximately 30 of them nearby for residents to visit.

Surrounding homes

About 70% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners while the rest are rented. In this neighbourhood, most buildings are single detached homes, whereas the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings. Around one third of properties in this area were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1990s. This part of the city is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Zen Towns
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

0.9/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Cambridge: 2.5 / 5

Elementary schools

4.2/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Cambridge: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

2.3/ 5

Transit is available for most trips

Cambridge: 1.6 / 5

Groceries

3.9/ 5

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

Cambridge: 3.1 / 5

Wellness

1.9/ 5

Limited amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Cambridge: 1.3 / 5

Restaurants

3.3/ 5

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

Cambridge: 2.8 / 5

Walking

1.5/ 5

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Cambridge: 2.4 / 5

Cycling

3.6/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Cambridge: 2.9 / 5

Driving

5.0/ 5

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

Cambridge: 3.8 / 5

Vibrancy

1.1/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Cambridge: 1.1 / 5

Shopping

3.9/ 5

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

Cambridge: 2.8 / 5

Childcare

3.8/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short drive

Cambridge: 4.1 / 5

Nightlife

1.8/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Cambridge: 1.6 / 5

Cafés

3.0/ 5

Variety of cafés within a short drive

Cambridge: 2.1 / 5

Quiet

2.1/ 5

Some sources of noise nearby

Cambridge: 4.7 / 5

Parks

2.8/ 5

Moderate amount of park space nearby

Cambridge: 3.1 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Zen Towns 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.

155 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

17 places
Elementary school / High school153 m

Oak Bridge Academy Hespeler Campus

250 Hespeler Road

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Elementary school729 m

International School of Cambridge

1550 Dunbar Rd

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Elementary school840 m

Beechwood Brainery

745 Coronation Boulevard #204

site based

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Elementary school879 m

Elgin Street Public School

685 Elgin St N

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.0 km

Blue Heron Public School

749 Grand Valley Dr

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.0 km

Dasmesh Khalsa School Kwc

1000 Bishop Street N

site based

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Elementary school1.1 km

Avenue Road Public School

40 Gail St

JK-8 · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Christ the King Catholic Elementary School

70 Acorn Way

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.4 km

St Peter Catholic Elementary School

92 Avenue Rd

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

Blair Road Public School

85 Sunset Blvd

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school2.0 km

Galt Collegiate and Vocational Institute

200 Water St N

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

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High school2.0 km

St Benedict Catholic Secondary School

50 Saginaw Pkwy

9-12 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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High school3.1 km

Waterloo Independent School

55 Dickson Street

online/site based, all year round

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High school3.4 km

Preston High School

550 Rose St

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school3.5 km

Jacob Hespeler Secondary School

355 Holiday Inn Dr

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school4.2 km

Southwood Secondary School

30 Southwood Dr

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school4.5 km

Glenview Park Secondary School

55 McKay St

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

38 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

40 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Langs Farm
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 Zen Towns. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$103,818

Residents in the study area

650

Owner households

63.1%

Commute on foot

4.2%

Population age

0 to 4
4.0%
5 to 9
3.0%
10 to 14
3.8%
15 to 19
3.4%
20 to 34
17.2%
35 to 49
14.5%
50 to 64
18.1%
65 to 79
23.0%
80 and over
12.9%

Housing type

Single detached
28.7%
Apartment 5 or more floors
24.1%
Row houses
23.4%
Apartment 1-4 floors
14.9%
Semi detached
5.8%
Duplex
3.2%

Household composition

Single person
39.9%
Multi person
4.5%
Single family
55.2%
Multi family
0.4%

Commute mode

Car
90.9%
Foot
4.2%
Public transit
3.8%
Other
1.1%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$103,818
Average individual income
$47,766

Total

Total individuals
650

Owners vs Renters

Owners
63.1%
Renters
36.9%

Official language knowledge

English only
93.2%
English and French
5.1%
Other
1.8%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
20.4%
High school
36.3%
Trade certificate
8.8%
College certificate
20.8%
University certificate
0.6%
Bachelor degree
10.3%
Post graduate degree
2.7%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.6

Mother tongue

English
81.7%
Portuguese
4.3%
English and non-official language(s)
2.6%
Gujarati
2.2%
Urdu
1.6%
French
1.4%
German
1.2%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
1.2%
Dutch
1.0%
Spanish
0.8%
Pashto
0.5%
Hindi
0.5%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.4%
Dari
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Arabic
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 Zen Towns:
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.

Waterloo Region District School Board ↗Waterloo Catholic District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Zen Towns address
& directions.

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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

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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: 43.3861816, -80.3238131. 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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