Moving to Edmonton: Where to Live and What It Costs
The short answer
Edmonton is priced by area: central Edmonton has the character homes, condos and transit, the west and southeast have the newest and largest houses, and the northeast the lower prices. Alberta has no provincial sales tax and no land transfer tax. Start with the areas below, then the neighbourhoods inside them.
What homes cost, as of September 18, 2026
6,063 homes are for sale in Edmonton at a median list price of $425,000. Where you buy moves that number more than anything else:
| Area | Homes for sale | Median list price | Median per sq ft | What it is like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Edmonton | 1,387 | $339,900 | $319 | The oldest and densest area, around downtown and the river valley: character homes, condos and new infill, and the best transit in the city. |
| West Edmonton | 909 | $509,900 | $302 | Mostly built in the last few decades: larger houses on smaller lots, and a commute built around Anthony Henday and Whitemud drives. |
| Southwest Edmonton | 1,479 | $425,000 | $292 | The largest area on the site, running from established neighbourhoods near the river valley to newer communities south of the Henday. |
| Southeast Edmonton | 1,100 | $444,950 | $291 | Almost all built this century, with newer communities still growing and the Valley Line LRT reaching into the area. |
| Northeast Edmonton | 803 | $409,000 | $289 | Established post-war neighbourhoods alongside new ones on the northern edge; among the lower prices in the city. |
| Northwest Edmonton | 385 | $399,909 | $309 | Mid-century neighbourhoods mixed with newer builds and redeveloped land, with good transit. |
Home prices by neighbourhood goes street-level, and homes by property type shows what each kind of home costs.
Taxes and the cost of buying
- No provincial sales tax. Alberta charges only the 5% federal GST, which applies to newly built homes but not to resale homes.
- No land transfer tax. Alberta charges Land Titles registration fees instead, set out on how to buy a home in Edmonton.
- Property tax. City council approved a 6.9% property tax increase for 2026, which works out to about $816 for every $100,000 of assessed value for an average household. Every neighbourhood page shows the City’s average assessed value there.
Getting around
Anthony Henday Drive rings the city and Whitemud Drive and Yellowhead Trail cross it, so most of Edmonton is car-first. The LRT runs on three lines: the Capital and Metro lines through downtown, and the Valley Line Southeast, which opened in November 2023 between Mill Woods and downtown. The Valley Line West extension from downtown to Lewis Farms is under construction, with the City expecting full service in 2028. Homes near a future station are worth a second look for the commute and for what may be built around it.
Schools
Edmonton has public, Catholic and francophone schools, and which one a child attends depends on the address. Every neighbourhood page lists the schools the City records there; confirm the catchment for a specific address with Edmonton Public Schools or Edmonton Catholic Schools before you firm up.
Buying before you arrive
Get pre-approved with a Canadian lender first; a new job letter usually matters more than your history elsewhere. Narrow the city to two or three neighbourhoods, tour those by video, and keep the conditions in your offer long enough to see the home in person or have someone you trust see it. Possession dates are negotiable, so line yours up with your move. How to buy a home in Edmonton covers each step, and Ryan can tour homes for you by video.