# McKernan Features Dense Transit Network and Community Recreation Facilities

McKernan offers 20 mapped transit stops and three recreation facilities. These amenities provide foundational infrastructure for residents in this Edmonton neighbourhood.

Published 2026-10-11. Evidence snapshot 2026-10-12.

## Key facts and reporting periods

- Average Sale Price: 457000 cad. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Edmonton, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-11. [Source](https://www.canadianrealestatemagazine.ca/expert-advice/homeownership-in-canada-what-to-expect/)
- Average Sale Price: 469602 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Edmonton, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/edmo/)
- Average Sale Price: 424322 cad. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Edmonton, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/edmo/)
- Average Sale Price: 469602 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Edmonton, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/edmo)
- Average Sale Price: 424322 cad. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Edmonton, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/edmo)
- Benchmark Price: 426900 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Edmonton, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/edmo/)
- Benchmark Price: 426900 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Edmonton, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/edmo)
- New Listings: 3769 count. Property type: All. Scope: Edmonton, AB. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://stats.crea.ca/board/edmo/)

## Market summary

McKernan offers 20 mapped transit stops and three recreation facilities. These amenities provide foundational infrastructure for residents in this Edmonton neighbourhood.

## Central finding

McKernan features a dense network of transit stops alongside community recreation facilities like the McKernan Community Ice Rink. Sources:
[McKernan School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/245528799)

## Community Recreation Assets

Three recreation facilities operate within McKernan, including the McKernan Community Ice Rink and McKernan Community Centre. These venues offer structured activities for various age groups and interests. The inclusion of an ice rink highlights specific winter sports availability. Such facilities contribute to the social fabric of the residential community.

Two childcare providers, University Tender Loving Daycare and University Infant Toddler Centre, serve families with young children. Alongside five parks, these amenities support family-oriented living arrangements. The combination of recreational and educational services creates a comprehensive local environment. This setup reduces the need for travel to distant facilities for basic services. Sources:
[McKernan School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/245528799)

## The strongest counter-case

The local evidence consists solely of static point locations without data on service frequency, quality, or actual usage patterns. Sources:
[McKernan School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/245528799)

## City market context

From the Edmonton market article, 11 October 2026:

The Greater Edmonton Area composite benchmark price declined 0.3% year-over-year in September 2026. Months of inventory reached 4.2, up 16.6% from the prior year. Edmonton's housing market is shifting toward greater buyer leverage as rising inventory outpaces sales growth, evidenced by a 16.6% year-over-year increase in months of supply to 4.2.

## Sources

- [McKernan School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/245528799): date unavailable. Scope: neighbourhood.

Prepared by Aurynge with AI-assisted research and writing. See /methodology for the evidence and publication policy.