Today, on Real Talk, we review the RE/MAX 2020 study that revealed what Winnipeg's Best Neighbourhoods were. Now keep in mind this report was done based on polling indpendent RE/MAX brokers and having their Realtors choose which neighbourhoods they would recommend based on preset criteria. I will go into a bit greater depth in the video on the area, but here are the criteria used as well as the neighbourhoods (and links, if we've shot these neighbourhoods for our Want to Be Our Neighbour Series):

So first, et’s just talk about the criteria that was provided to the agents in ranking these neighbourhoods. This liveability criteria was:
Affordability
Easily Walkable
Proximity to Work
Population density
Proximity to public Transit
Access to green spaces and or dog parks
Easily driveable
Proximity to health or medical services
Proximity to big box stores/chains
Easy access to bike lanes and/or walking paths
Proximity to preferred schools
Neighbourhood with diverse cultures and ethnicities
Proximity to independently owned retail/stores/gyms/bars and restaurants

So without further adieu, here are the top 10 ranked neighbourhoods in Winnipeg based on this criteria (in no particular order):
1. River Heights. View our Want to be our Neighbour shoot here:
   • Living in Winnipeg in River Heights, ...  
2. Norwood Flats. View our Want to be Our Neighbour? here:
   • Living in Norwood Flats Winnipeg Mani...  
3. Osborne Village. Unfortunately we do not have a video for this area – YET!
4. Fraser’s Grove. Shall add to the list to shoot a future video for!
5. Scotia Heights. Yet another neighbourhood we have not yet highlighted and realize we should!
6. Wolseley. We are currently working on a video for Wolseley.
7. Riverview. View our Want To Be Our Neighbour? here:
   • Living in Riverview, Winnipeg Manitob...  
8. Old St Vital. View our Want To Be Our Neighbour? here:
   • Living in St Vital, Winnipeg Manitoba...  
9. Crescentwood. View our Want to be Our Neighbour? here:    • Living in Winnipeg in Crescentwood  ...  
10. West End. Video coming this week. Will try to remember to link it here!

Just some other considerations in closing. This list had some great criteria set forth in its evaluation. However, it really focused on proximity to downtown core and major services.

As cities grow over time, you notice the development pushing further and further toward the outer core of the City. So if you are looking for newer construction homes, your options in any of these neighbourhoods is going to be a bit more limited. None of these areas are known for new construction offerings, with the exception of some infill houses being built. But that would be the exception, and not the norm.

If you are looking for newer subdivisions around the City, there are also a number of great options that still offer great routes to the downtown core, great school systems, and an abundance of green space.

This study also did not give a lot of weight to crime rates – which does seem to be a top 2 concern when people are calling me for advice (the second is the weather – and that is the same throughout the city, sorry). Some of these areas do statistically have higher than average crime rates.

Ultimately, you need a neighbourhood that works for you and your family’s particular needs, so that is something that may look different for everyone. If ever you need advice on selecting the right Winnipeg Neighbourhood for you, please reach out. We are happy to provide guidance on these factors.

And finally, for those that know Winnipeg, what do you think of these rankings? Are there neighbourhoods that you feel were missed? Be sure to leave us a note in the comments section below.


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