Name: Lethbridge, AB
Rating: 0.0

( 10 Ratings )

Living in Lethbridge, AB

Ranks better than 70% of areas Follow

Population

101,384

Median Age

36.8 Years

Lethbridge Area Facts

Lethbridge has a Livability Score of 70_/100, which is considered good
Lethbridge crime rates are 54% higher than the Alberta average
Cost of living in Lethbridge is 14% lower than the Alberta average

What do the locals think about Lethbridge?

64%

Family friendly

45%

Public transit is accessible

27%

Walkable to grocery stores

45%

Yards are well-kept

82%

Lots of parks

27%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

45%

A quiet area

36%

Sense of community

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Lethbridge Reviews

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A nice place to live 5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 10, 2024) Lethbridge is an amazing place so beautiful my daughter loves it there but we had to move they have a festival called whoop up days its really nice and the rides are fun i don't go out at night so i'm not sure about the nightlife and the schools are amazing unlike calgary they ar ...Read More e friendly too . Read Less

Lethbridge is Latin for "City of Red Lights and Bad Drugs" 1 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 26, 2022) Longtime resident here-
Hoenstly, avoid this place like the plague. Yeah, it's cheaper than the rest of AB. Let me tell you, there is a VERY good reason for that. Between the constant howling wind, the frankly astounding level of petty crime and the failing infrastructure in this ...Read More town, it is not a slice to live in. You will spend 80% of your driving time stopped at red lights for no apparent reason. You are going to be stolen from. You and your kids WILL see hard drugs and needles all around the city. The people that are born and raised here are not your average quirky locals - just trust me. Everything that happens in this town feels like a half-hearted joke that nobody thinks is funny- from our sporting events to our yearly Fair, we have a proud tradition of doing things second-rate at best. Our roads are in a general state of disrepair, we have dangerously negligent and incompetent medical services and a relatively useless City system. Our police force is also dangerously incompetent (the RCMP almost had to take over for LPS after several very public incidents). Do not be suprised if a police officer points a gun at your face- it's how our cops were trained to say hello here, and they probably won't hit you, even if they do shoot by accident. Unless you are an active student at the Uni or college, prepare to be intimately familiar with existential boredom. There is NOTHING to do if you're between the ages of 16-55 (and folks wonder why we have a drug problem). I tell everyone I meet that is curious about Lethbridge the same thing- just stay away. People get trapped here because of the pricing and live their lives in quiet desperation, barely even knowing that there are far better places that aren't so far away. What you save in money, you'll lose in sanity and dignity. When I can shake the dust from this town off my heels, I will, and I'll not be looking back. Read Less

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Compare Lethbridge, AB Livability

Lethbridge, AB

Flanked by the Rocky Mountains and lying close to the Oldman River, Lethbridge is the commercial centre of southern Alberta and offers residents lucrative employment opportunities, great connectivity to other parts of the city and pleasant weather in all seasons. Our Lethbridge Livability guide will take you through the best of what this multicultural city offers, from affordable housing and a low cost of living to the wide range of cultural offerings and entertainment options.

The cost of housing or renting in Lethbridge is lower than the national average and contributes to the relatively low cost of living. Combined with a family friendly atmosphere and booming economic opportunities in recent, it’s easy to see the reason behind Lethbridge’s steadily rising immigration rates. While the majority of Lethbridge residents are of European descent, the city is also host to a vibrant community of First Nation peoples as well as immigrants from East Asia. The most commonly spoken languages after English are Japanese, Italian, Ukrainian, Nepali, Cantonese and Vietnamese. The government is the top employer of the workforce and most other employment opportunities are in the health, education, retail and hospitality sectors centred in the city. Lethbridge also offers an excellent education system and the Lethbridge School District No. 51 and Holy Spirit Roman Catholic School Division run a number of schools in the area.

Lethbridge is a beautiful city and you should be sure to explore all the best of the community, from beautiful nature and family fun to fine dining and nightlife. With Lethbridge Transit, which provides a well-connected network of bus services, you’ll find it easy to get around all across the city. Lethbridge is built along the banks of the Oldman River so this area has a number of nature trails that eventually lead to Nature Reserve and Indian Battle Park. You can spend many a summer day here taking in the scenery or simply relaxing at a picnic with family and friends. You should also be sure to visit the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, which was built to commemorate friendship between Canada and Japan after many Japanese people settled in Lethbridge after World War 2.

The Galt Museum and the Bowman Art Centre offer a wide range of cultural offerings and events and are great for educational tours, which makes them a popular choice for adults and families with children alike. For eating out and fantastic bars, most Lethbridge residents will tell you to head downtown, which has a number of casual and fine dining options. Local favourites include Coulee Brew Company, Firestone Restaurant and Bar and Koko are some popular choices. The downtown area is also home to a range of big brands and boutique shops to suit any range of budgets.