Airdrie homes and communities
A fast-growing city just north of Calgary on the QEII Highway, with newer homes, its own schools and Genesis Place for sports and swimming.
Airdrie sits on the QEII Highway just north of Calgary, and it has grown quickly as families looked for newer homes with more space for their budget. It’s a city in its own right, with its own council, schools, recreation centre and property taxes.
What Airdrie is like
Most of Airdrie’s homes are newer than the Calgary average. Around the original town centre you’ll find bungalows and split-levels on established streets; beyond them, large planned communities like Coopers Crossing, Bayside, Reunion and Ravenswood have filled in with two-storey homes, duplexes and townhouses. Nose Creek runs through the city with pathways and parks along it.
Homes you’ll find
- Detached homes, most of them built in the last twenty-five years.
- Duplexes and townhouses, common in the newer communities.
- Some condo apartments near shopping areas.
Getting around
Most people drive the QEII Highway into Calgary, connecting to Stoney Trail and Deerfoot Trail. Airdrie Transit runs local routes and weekday commuter buses to Calgary. CrossIron Mills is between the two cities.
Everyday life
Genesis Place is Airdrie’s main recreation centre, with pools, arenas and a library nearby. The Airdrie Community Health Centre provides urgent care, and Calgary’s hospitals are a drive away for anything more. Public schools are run by Rocky View Schools, and Catholic schools by the Calgary Catholic School District.
Who it suits
Families who want a newer, larger home for their budget and don’t mind a commute, and people who work in north Calgary, at the airport or along the QEII corridor.
Communities to look at
- Coopers Crossing
- A large master-planned community with detached homes, duplexes and townhouses, schools and parks.
- Bayside
- Known for its canals and pathways, with detached homes and townhouses.
- Reunion, Midtown and Ravenswood
- Some of Airdrie's newer communities, with many recently built detached homes and townhouses.
- Established central communities
- Older streets near the city centre with bungalows and split-levels, often on larger lots.
Questions about Airdrie
Is Airdrie cheaper than Calgary?
Newer homes in Airdrie have often cost less than similar new homes inside Calgary, which is a big reason families look there. Weigh that against commuting time and costs. Rene can pull recent Airdrie sales for the type of home you want and compare them with Calgary communities.
How long is the commute from Airdrie to Calgary?
It depends on where you work and when you drive. Northern Calgary is close; downtown and the south of the city take longer, especially at rush hour. Test the drive at the time you’d really make it before you buy.
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