| Official Name: | Linden Woods |
| Settlement Type: | Neighbourhood |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Type2: | City |
| Subdivision Name2: | Winnipeg |
| Population Total: | 10,210 |
| Population As Of: | 2011 |
| Population Density Km2: | 2,826.2 |
| Demographics Type1: | Racial Group |
| Demographics1 Title1: | White |
| Demographics1 Title2: | Aboriginal |
| Demographics1 Title3: | Visible minority |
| Demographics1 Info1: | 74.0% |
| Demographics1 Info2: | 1.3% |
| Demographics1 Info3: | 24.7% |
| Area Land Km2: | 3.6 |
| Blank Info Sec1: | District 6 |
| Blank Name Sec1: | Police district |
| Blank2 Name Sec1: | • Community area |
| Website: | http://lindenwoods.cc/ |
| Area Metro Km2: | 5306.79 |
| Population Metro: | 778489 |
| Established Date: | 1980 |
| Established Title: | First designed |
| Established Date1: | 1982 |
| Established Title1: | Construction began |
| Leader Title: | MP |
| Leader Title2: | City Councilor |
| Leader Title1: | MLA |
| Leader Name2: | John Orlikow ([River Heights] - Fort Garry)| leader_name = Jim Carr (Winnipeg South Centre)| leader_name1 = Obby Khan (Fort Whyte)[1] | coordinates = |
Linden Woods is a neighbourhood in the Fort Garry area of southwest Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
The first phase of the neighbourhood was designed by IDE (Interdisciplinary Engineering Company) in 1980 and the construction of houses began in 1982. The centrepiece of the neighbourhood is a lake that adjoins Van Walleghem and Muys Parks. Around 2,400 homes, set up in a curvilinear-style typical of new suburbs revolve around the lake. Wilkes Avenue and the Sterling Lyon Parkway form the northern border, McGillivray Boulevard forms the southern border, Waverley Street forms the eastern border and Kenaston Boulevard forms the western border.
In 2011, the population of Linden Woods was 10,210.[2] The racial makeup was 74% White, 1.3% Aboriginal and 24.7% being a visible minority; 10% South Asian, 8.3% East Asian, 4.3% Southeast Asian, and the rest fall into another group. Linden Woods is 3.6 km squared, which has a population density of 2,826.2 people per square kilometre.
Linden Woods is one of Winnipeg's wealthier neighbourhoods, with a median household income of $165,000, which is more than double the city's, at $72,000. There are 3,150 dwellings in Linden Woods, worth an average of $460,000. Only 1.1% of dwellings are in need of major repairs, which is about 8 times lower than the city average. 91% of dwellings are owned.
Linden Woods is a quieter neighbourhood with low crime rates. In 2012, there was only 1 robbery (10.5 per 100,000 residents), 3 motor vehicle thefts (31.4) and 21 break-ins (219.9).[3] All of these rates were significantly lower than the national average;[4] the robbery rate was 8 times lower, the auto-theft rate is 7 times lower, and the break-in rate is half that national rate.
Schools
Public schools in Linden Woods are operated by the Pembina Trails School Division.[5] In total, there are 3 schools located in Linden Woods:
Parks
Churches
Public transportation
The 2006 census reported that 3.4% of the population uses the bus as their primary mode of transportation,[2] which is lower compared to the citywide rate at 14.2%.
, bus routes travelling through Linden Woods include:[11]