Laurel, a serene and family-friendly neighborhood in the Greater Edmonton area, offers a convenient and peaceful lifestyle. With easy access to parking and a well-developed cycling infrastructure, residents can enjoy the outdoors and visit nearby parks. The neighbourhood is well-served by primary schools and daycares, along with the option to walk to nearby grocery stores. Home options consist mainly of single detached homes, with a mix of small apartment buildings and townhouses. With the majority of homes being occupied by their owners, Laurel provides a friendly and safe community for those looking for a peaceful and family-oriented environment in Edmonton.
Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere will enjoy Laurel. This part of Edmonton is great for those who need quiet surroundings, as the streets are usually very peaceful. Lastly, public green spaces, including Laurel Park and Silver Berry Park, are especially well-distributed and there are approximately 20 of them close by for residents to enjoy, which makes it easy to access them.
Homeowners occupy about 80% of the units in the neighbourhood and 20% are occupied by renters. Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing roughly half of dwellings in this neighbourhood, while the rest are mainly small apartment buildings and townhouses. A majority of the housing growth in this part of the city has occurred after the year 2000. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes.
A supermarket is generally reachable within a rather short distance from anywhere in this neighbourhood. Furthermore, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and there are also a few coffee shops in Laurel. With regards to education, in Laurel, parents and their children will generally be able to get to primary schools and daycares without a vehicle. On the other hand, there are no high schools in this area.
The preferred method to move around in Laurel is often driving. Parking is easy. On the other hand, this neighbourhood is not an especially pleasant part of Edmonton for moving around by public transit. Thankfully, homeowners are served by a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is usually very close by. This area is reasonably conducive to bicycling because there are a fair number of bike lanes. A majority of the homes for sale in this neighbourhood are located in places that are not particularly convenient for pedestrians as running daily errands is at times challenging without a car.
