Oakridge, located in the Greater Calgary metropolitan area, offers a relaxed atmosphere with peaceful and quiet streets. The neighborhood is car-friendly with convenient parking, while also having easy access to public green spaces with about 20 parks nearby. Oakridge is close to daycares and primary schools, making it family-friendly. With a housing stock primarily consisting of single detached homes from the 1960s and 1970s, the area provides spacious living options. The neighborhood also has accessible pharmacies and a few restaurants. Overall, Oakridge is a peaceful and family-friendly area with plenty of green spaces and a variety of housing options.

Home buyers who prefer a calm atmosphere will enjoy Oakridge. It is very easy to reach green spaces from most locations in the neighbourhood, since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to explore, such as South Glenmore Park. This part of the city is also wonderful for those who like quiet surroundings, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing many dwellings in Oakridge, while small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This area offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Around 85% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 15% are rented. A majority of the housing growth in this area took place between 1960 and 1980.

The nearest grocery store in Oakridge is usually only a rather short trip away. Moreover, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and there are also a few coffee shops in this area. As far as education is concerned, families will welcome that no matter where their property is situated in Oakridge, daycares and schools are nearby.

The car is often the best way to move around in Oakridge. It is very convenient to access a parking spot. In contrast, residents using public transit may have few options in Oakridge as a result of the service's low frequency. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are usually around the corner. There are relatively few pedestrians out on the streets of Oakridge, even though many common errands can be run without the use of a car. On the other hand, Oakridge will attract physically active people as it is suitable for cycling. More specifically, there are a good number of bike lanes.