Varsity View is another of the original neighbourhoods in Saskatoon. Development began along the riverbank in 1884. This neighbourhood is nearest to the University of Saskatchewan campus. The majority of homes were constructed between 1940 and 1970 and the area has a high influx of young residents due to the proximity of the U of S.
Below is statistical information on the Varsity View area. This information was gathered by the 2015 Federal Census. If you are a home owner in this area looking to sell your property or are thinking about it please contact me and I can provide a free home evaluation. If you are looking to buy in the Varsity View area or are looking anywhere else in the Saskatoon real estate market feel free to contact me anytime I will help you the best I can.
Statistics 2015
Population: 3,527 Homeownership: 41.0% Average Personal Income: $36,420 Average Household Size: 2.0
Boundaries
Varsity View is located within the Core Neighbourhoods Suburban Development Area. It is bounded by College Drive to the north, 8th Street to the south, Cumberland Avenue to the east, and Clarence Avenue to the west.
Population Breakdown
| Age Group | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 4 | 70 | 60 |
| 5 – 9 | 50 | 55 |
| 10 – 14 | 45 | 50 |
| 15 – 19 | 120 | 100 |
| 20 – 24 | 405 | 410 |
| 25 – 29 | 290 | 230 |
| 30 – 34 | 165 | 125 |
| 35 – 39 | 90 | 65 |
| 40 – 44 | 75 | 75 |
| 45 – 49 | 80 | 90 |
| 50 – 54 | 85 | 105 |
| 55 – 59 | 100 | 95 |
| 60 – 64 | 75 | 75 |
| 65 – 69 | 45 | 50 |
| 70 – 74 | 30 | 40 |
| 75 – 79 | 40 | 60 |
| 80 – 84 | 30 | 100 |
| 85+ | 55 | 155 |
Family Income
| Family Income | Number |
|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 235 |
| $10,000 – $19,999 | 140 |
| $20,000 – $29,999 | 300 |
| $30,000 – $39,999 | 205 |
| $40,000 – $49,999 | 180 |
| $50,000 – $59,999 | 105 |
| $60,000 – $79,999 | 140 |
| $80,000 – $99,999 | 200 |
| $100,000 – $124,999 | 115 |
| $125,000 – $149,999 | 95 |
| $150,000 and over | 195 |
| AVERAGE FAMILY INCOME | $71,939 |
First Language
| First Language | Number |
|---|---|
| English | 2,900 |
| Chinese | 145 |
| German | 70 |
| Spanish | 40 |
| French | 50 |
Schools
Public Elementary Schools: Brunskill Separate Elementary Schools: Bishop Murray Public Middle Schools: None Separate Middle Schools: None Public Secondary Schools: None Separate Secondary Schools: None
Parks
| Park Name | Acres |
|---|---|
| Albert Park | 3.4 |
| Cumberland Park | 3.3 |
| President Murray Park | 7.3 |
| Raoul Wallenberg Park | 2.6 |
Types of Homes
| Types of Home | Number |
|---|---|
| One Unit Dwelling | 813 |
| Two Unit Dwelling | 454 |
| Multi-Unit Dwelling | 694 |
| TOTAL DWELLINGS | 1,961 |
| Neighborhood Area (acres) | 312.8 |
| Dwelling Units per Acre | 6.3 |
Age of Homes
| Age of homes | Number |
|---|---|
| Before 1960 | 835 |
| 1961 – 1980 | 575 |
| 1981 – 1990 | 230 |
| 1991 – 2000 | 130 |
| 2001 – 2005 | 70 |
| 2006 – 2011 | 80 |
Average Selling Prices
Year 2015 No. of Sales Avg. Price ($)
Low Rise Apt Condo 14 $295,821
Semi-detached 1 $510,000
Semi-detached- 2 titles 13 $647,036
Single Family Dwelling 38 $508,449
The neighborhood statistical information on this page was compiled by the City of Saskatoon Planning Branch, all of the information was accurate as of the 2015 Federal Census.