Edmonton Suburbs Compared: Where to Buy Outside the City

The Commuter Belt, by the Numbers

Every suburb around Edmonton makes the same pitch: more house for your money, good schools, safe streets. This guide skips the pitch and shows the data. All seven suburbs returned strong MLS data. Here is what each one actually costs.

How They Compare

St. Albert: The Premium Suburb ($530K Median Sold)

The most expensive suburb and the one that sells almost as fast as Sherwood Park (17 DOM). St. Albert sits northwest of Edmonton along the Sturgeon River with mature trails, the Arden Theatre, a strong arts scene, and its own public and Catholic school systems. Population ~70,000.

The $650K median list price is the highest of any suburb. You are paying for established infrastructure, mature neighbourhoods, and proximity to northwest Edmonton.

See recently sold in St. Albert

Sherwood Park: Fastest Sales ($513K, 16 DOM)

Homes sell faster here than anywhere else in the metro. 16 days median. Technically a hamlet within Strathcona County with 75,000 residents. Shortest commute to downtown (14-20 min). Read our full Sherwood Park guide.

Beaumont: Bilingual and Growing ($531K, 33 DOM)

Alberta's only officially bilingual (English/French) municipality. Population ~23,000 and growing fast. South of Edmonton near Nisku and the airport corridor. The 33-day DOM is the longest of any suburb, which means more negotiating room for buyers. The $614K median list vs $531K sold gap confirms sellers are flexible.

Spruce Grove: Best Value for Families ($455K, 27 DOM)

The most inventory (474 active) and the lowest median sold price of the western suburbs. Strong new construction in Copperhaven and Jesperdale. Home to the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre. Read our full Spruce Grove guide.

Fort Saskatchewan: Industry-Adjacent ($466K, 23 DOM)

Northeast of Edmonton along the North Saskatchewan River. The petrochemical corridor (Dow, Shell Scotford) provides local employment. Population ~27,000. The Dow Centennial Centre anchors recreation. Affordable and fast-moving at 23 DOM.

Leduc: Airport City ($449K, 24 DOM)

Adjacent to Edmonton International Airport with 319 active listings. Population ~36,000. If you work at the airport, in Nisku, or travel frequently, Leduc eliminates the commute to YEG. The median sold is $449K, making it one of the most affordable suburbs.

Stony Plain: The Quiet Option ($437K, 22 DOM)

The smallest market (138 active) and lowest median sold ($437K). Population ~17,000. Located 45 km west of Edmonton, past Spruce Grove. This is the most rural-feeling suburb with the most affordable prices. If you want space and quiet and do not mind a 35-45 minute commute, Stony Plain delivers.

The Bottom Line

Fastest: Sherwood Park (16 DOM) Cheapest: Stony Plain ($437K sold) Most inventory: Spruce Grove (474 active) Premium: St. Albert ($530K sold, $650K list) Best negotiation room: Beaumont ($614K list, $531K sold) Airport access: Leduc Industrial employment: Fort Saskatchewan

All data from live MLS feeds. Updated automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Edmonton suburb is cheapest? Stony Plain at $437K median sold. Leduc ($449K) and Spruce Grove ($455K) are close behind.

Which suburb has the shortest commute to downtown? Sherwood Park at 14-20 minutes via Whitemud Drive or Yellowhead Trail.

Which suburb is growing fastest? Beaumont at 6.3% year-over-year population growth. Spruce Grove (4.2%) and Fort Saskatchewan (4.3%) are also growing rapidly.

Do I need a car in Edmonton's suburbs? Yes. All suburbs are car-dependent. Transit connections exist but commute times by bus are 45-60 minutes versus 20-40 minutes by car.

Which suburb has the best schools? Sherwood Park (Elk Island Public + Catholic, 42 schools, 17,750 students) and St. Albert (dedicated public and Catholic boards) have the deepest school systems.