Housing Mix & Distribution

Indicator 8

  • Definition: This indicator assesses the variety and distribution of housing structure types across the Region, including single-detached homes and other housing forms.

  • Data Source: Statistics Canada

  • Updated / Frequency: 2022 / Every 5 years

  • Policy Area: Communities & Housing

  • Purpose: To track the diversity of housing options to reflect the Region’s capacity to accommodate various lifestyles and economic conditions, supporting community development and sustainability.

  • Current Trends: From 2011 to 2021, there has been a gradual decline in single-detached housing, accompanied by an increase in multi-unit housing types.

  • Target: The Region aspires to have at least 50% of all housing in forms other than single-detached by 2044..

    This target will start on a region-wide scale, understanding that each municipality’s contribution to this KPI will be unique and may contribute to the target at different levels. Local specific targets should be explored in the comprehensive ten-year update of the growth plan.

Definitions:

Single detached: A single dwelling not attached to any other dwelling or structure (except its own garage or shed).

Other Housing Forms: Multiple-family dwellings including semi-detached, row housing, duplex, and apartments.

Housing Mix Region (2)

Region

Housing Mix Beaumont (1)

Beaumont

Housing Mix Devon

Devon

Housing Mix Edmonton

Edmonton

Housing Mix Fort Saskatchewan

Fort Saskatchewan

Housing Mix Leduc

Leduc

Housing Mix Leduc County

Leduc County

Housing Mix Morinville

Morinville

Housing Mix Parkland County

Parkland County

Housing Mix Spruce Grove

Spruce Grove

Housing Mix St. Albert

St. Albert

Housing Mix Stony Plain

Stony Plain

Housing Mix Strathcona

Strathcona

Housing Mix Sturgeon County

Sturgeon County

Sub-Regions

Housing Mix Edmonton Sub Region

Edmonton Sub-Region

Housing Mix Leduc Sub Region

Leduc Sub-Region

Housing Mix Parkland Sub Region

Parkland County Sub-Region

Housing Mix Strathcona Sub Region

Strathcona Sub-Region

Housing Mix Sturgeon Sub Region

Sturgeon County Sub-Region