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Safety: 5/5 - Active neighborhood watch, low crime rates
Schools: 5/5 - Highly-rated public and separate schools
Housing Market: 5/5 - Diverse options from entry-level to luxury
Commute: 5/5 - 25-35 min to downtown, multiple transit options
Family-Friendly: 5/5 - Parks, playgrounds, community events
Amenities: 5/5 - Shopping, dining, recreation facilities
Diversity: 5/5 - Mix of families, professionals, retirees
Jobs: 5/5 - Local employment centers nearby
Oakridge Located in the Greater Calgary metropolitan area, Oakridge is a neighbourhood within Calgary, Alberta. Transportation
Oakridge is reasonably car friendly. It is especially convenient to find a place to park. In contrast, the public transit network in Oakridge is not very accessible. Thankfully, the neighbourhood is served by a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically very close. It is difficult to travel by bicycle in Oakridge as. Thankfully, riding a bike is made easier by the generally flat terrain. Oakridge is also not very well-suited for those who travel by foot since running common errands is occasionally challenging.
Services House buyers in Oakridge usually need a vehicle to reach the closest supermarket. Nevertheless, pharmacies are typically straightforward to get to on foot and sell some staple foods. There are also a few restaurants in Oakridge. In terms of education, it is a short walk to get to daycares and primary schools from any location in this area. In contrast, this part of the city does not have any high schools.
Character The character of Oakridge is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. This part of the city is especially quiet, as the streets are very peaceful. Lastly, public green spaces are very easy to reach, since most properties have one nearby and there are about 20 parks close by for residents to check out.
Housing The large proportion of single detached homes in the housing stock of Oakridge is an important part of its character. This area experienced its biggest building boom in the 1960s and 1970s, so most of the available housing is from this era. This neighbourhood offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy about 90% of the dwellings in Oakridge and the rest are rented.