Moving to Leduc: Airport City Living
Population 36,060. Median sold $449K. Adjacent to Edmonton International Airport.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Population 39,966 (2025), growing 17.1% over 5 years
- Median sold $450K, 24 DOM, 314 active listings
- 10 minutes from Edmonton International Airport
- Nisku Industrial Park: 2,044 hectares, 400+ businesses
- Leduc Recreation Centre: 309,000 sqft (3 arenas, pool, curling, fitness)
Population 39,966. Growing 17% in Five Years. Right Next to the Airport.
Leduc is Alberta's 13th largest city with 39,966 residents (2025 Alberta Municipal Affairs census), up 3% year over year and 17.1% over five years. It sits 33 km south of Edmonton, directly adjacent to Edmonton International Airport and the Nisku Industrial Park.
The median sold price is $450K with 24 DOM and 314 active listings. Condos start at $215K with 27 active units. Compared to Edmonton's $473K median, Leduc offers 5% savings plus no airport commute.
Leduc Market Snapshot
Why Leduc Works
Airport proximity. Edmonton International Airport is a 10-minute drive. If you fly weekly for work, that saves 2-3 hours per trip versus living in north Edmonton.
Nisku Industrial Park. 2,044 hectares, 400+ businesses, 6,000+ workers. One of the largest industrial parks in Western Canada, established 1972. Energy services, logistics, manufacturing, and aviation maintenance.
QEII Highway. Direct north-south corridor: 30 minutes to downtown Edmonton, 2.5 hours to Calgary. The commute is straightforward.
The Neighbourhoods
Active listings show inventory concentrated in these areas:
West Haven: Newer development with contemporary builds. Strong family demographic.
Southfork: Established community with parks and pathway connections.
Crystal Creek and Black Stone: Mid-range options with good access to amenities.
Willow Park: Entry-level area where the cheapest condos and townhomes cluster. A 3-bed townhome recently listed at $209K.
Schools
Black Gold School Division serves Leduc and surrounding communities with 32 schools and approximately 13,500 students. It is the 7th largest school division in Alberta. Programs include French Immersion, Christian education, Dual Credit, Registered Apprenticeship, and CTS.
Edmonton Catholic Schools (ECSD) also operates locally.
The Leduc Recreation Centre
309,000 sqft. One of the most impressive rec centres in the Edmonton metro:
- 3 NHL-sized arenas (Chemco, Wilhauk Beef Jerky, Aspen Custom Trailers)
- Woodbend Dental Aquatic Centre: main pool, leisure pool with spray features, waterslide, 2 hot tubs, steam room
- 8-sheet curling rink
- Twin multi-use field houses
- RE/MAX Fitness Centre: 9,000 sqft with indoor 4-lane running track
- Restaurants, childcare, conference rooms
Outdoor Access
William F. Lede Regional Park and Telford Lake provide trail networks, beach access, and winter activities. The Black Gold trail system connects through the city.
The Commute
33 km to downtown Edmonton via QEII Highway. Typical drive: 25-30 minutes. In rush hour, 35-40 minutes. No LRT connection, but the QEII is the most reliable highway corridor in the metro.
For Calgary-bound commuters, Leduc is 2.5 hours south on the same highway. Some professionals split time between Edmonton and Calgary offices from Leduc.
🎯 The Bottom Line: Leduc is for airport workers, Nisku employees, and frequent flyers. 10 minutes to YEG, $450K median, and a 309,000 sqft rec centre. The QEII gives you a straight shot to both Edmonton and Calgary.
Frequently Asked Questions
How close is Leduc to the airport? 10 minutes. Edmonton International Airport is immediately adjacent to Leduc's western boundary.
Is Leduc cheaper than Edmonton? The median sold is $450K vs Edmonton's $473K. About 5% cheaper for a detached home, with newer suburban stock and larger lots.
What about the Nisku industrial area? 2,044 hectares with 400+ businesses. If you work in energy services, logistics, or industrial maintenance, Nisku is 5 minutes from Leduc and 40 minutes from north Edmonton.
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Population from Alberta Municipal Affairs (2025). School data from Black Gold School Division. Nisku data from Wikipedia/Alberta sources. MLS data live from Repliers.