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Nearby Communities Around Edmonton & Calgary

Use these fast paths to explore popular “near-city” communities for commute, schools, lifestyle, and value. Buyers: we’ll help you compare monthly cost and resale strength. Sellers: start with a free home value.

Edmonton Nearby Communities

Great options for space, family amenities, and highway access—while staying close to Edmonton’s jobs, universities, and the river valley.

Spruce Grove

West access • family value

Stony Plain

Small-town feel • quick commute

St. Albert

Schools • mature neighborhoods

Sherwood Park

East access • amenities

Fort Saskatchewan

Industry • river trails

Beaumont

South access • newer homes

Leduc

Airport access • value

Morinville

North access • family focus

Lac Ste. Anne

Lakes • recreation • cabins

Want Edmonton proper?

Start with the Edmonton hub, then compare nearby communities side-by-side on budget and commute.

Edmonton Hub MLS® Search Free Home Value

Calgary Nearby Communities

Popular options for families, space, and mountain access—while staying connected to Calgary’s job centers and amenities.

Airdrie

Fast growth • north Calgary access

Cochrane

Views • outdoor lifestyle

Okotoks

Family focus • south access

Chestermere

Lake life • east access

Strathmore

Value • prairie living

Springbank

Acreages • estate lifestyle

Canmore

Mountain access • lifestyle

Start with Calgary?

Use the Calgary hub, then compare nearby options by commute, schools, and monthly cost.

Calgary Hub MLS® Search Free Home Value

Explore Alberta by Budget & Property Type

These hubs help buyers narrow fast and help sellers understand who your likely buyer is (and what they compare you against).

Price Hubs

Shortcut your search by budget province-wide, then narrow to city + property type.

Under $300K Under $400K Under $500K Over $1M

Property Types

Compare apples-to-apples using the right category filters.

Condos Townhouses Duplexes Small Multifamily

Land, Acreages & More

Planning a lifestyle shift? Use these hubs to start broad, then refine.

Acreages Land Estate Homes All Alberta

Nearby Communities FAQ

What counts as a “nearby community”?

Communities just outside Edmonton or Calgary that buyers often choose for commute, schools, lifestyle, or value—then drive into the city for work or amenities.

Is it better to buy in the city or just outside?

It depends on commute, schools, and monthly cost. We’ll compare taxes, fees, utilities, and resale strength—so you can decide with confidence.

Can you build me a shortlist across multiple communities?

Yes—share your budget, property type, and commute preferences and we’ll create a clean shortlist with the right comparable set.

How do sellers price well in nearby communities?

By matching the correct comparable set and reducing buyer uncertainty (clean docs, clear upgrades, and strong marketing). Start with a free home value.

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