# Somerset Maps 95 Amenities Including 70 Transit Stops and 7 Schools

Somerset features 95 mapped amenities, dominated by 70 transit stops. The area also includes 7 schools and 7 parks.

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

## Key facts and reporting periods

- Average Rent: 2406 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-11. [Source](https://www.urbanation.ca/news/over-half-ottawa-rental-buildings-offering-incentives)
- Average Rent: 272 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-11. [Source](https://www.urbanation.ca/news/over-half-ottawa-rental-buildings-offering-incentives)
- Vacancy Rate: 3.2 percent. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-11. [Source](https://www.urbanation.ca/news/over-half-ottawa-rental-buildings-offering-incentives)
- Average Sale Price: 600000 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://ottawarealtyman.com/ottawa-home-prices/)
- Average Sale Price: 772459 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://agentinottawa.com/stats/)
- Average Sale Price: 414620 cad. Property type: Condominium. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://agentinottawa.com/stats/)
- Median Sale Price: 625000 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://www.oreb.ca/newsroom/ottawa-home-sales-hold-steady-in-september-as-new-listings-rise/)
- Median Sale Price: 625000 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://www.pilongroup.com/ottawa-real-estate-market-update/)

## Market summary

Somerset features 95 mapped amenities, dominated by 70 transit stops. The area also includes 7 schools and 7 parks.

## Central finding

Somerset's mapped amenities include 70 transit stops, 7 schools, and 7 parks within the neighbourhood boundary. Sources:
[Centennial Public School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/204070634)

## Transit and Recreation Infrastructure

Seventy transit stop points are mapped within Somerset, indicating a dense network of public transportation access. Specific stops include Somerset W / Empress and Station Lyon, reflecting coverage along major corridors. This high count suggests significant transit infrastructure presence relative to other amenity categories in the neighbourhood.

Recreation facilities include the Rideau Curling Club, Bronson Centre, and McNabb Recreation Centre. Three childcare options are also mapped, such as Centretown Parent's Extended care. While these facilities are present, the data does not confirm program availability, capacity, or specific service hours for residents of Somerset. Sources:
[Centennial Public School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/204070634)

## The strongest counter-case

The amenity data reflects mapped point locations only and does not establish service quality, catchment areas, or buyer demand. Sources:
[Centennial Public School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/204070634)

## City market context

From the Ottawa market article, 22 September 2026:

Ottawa's August 2026 sales-to-new-listings ratio dropped to 47.3% citywide, with apartments lagging at 43.0%. The 4.3-point gap between segments reveals where buyer leverage is forming before headline prices move. Ottawa's August 2026 sales-to-new-listings ratio fell to 47.3% citywide while apartments recorded 43.0%, a 4.3-point gap that signals weaker absorption in the condo segment even as composite benchmark prices held near flat. This divergence matters because it identifies where buyer leverage is emerging before it shows up in headline price indices.

## Sources

- [Centennial Public School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/204070634): date unavailable. Scope: neighbourhood.

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