If walkability and character matter most, central neighbourhoods like Nutana, City Park or Varsity View put you close to the river and downtown, usually in an older home with mature trees on the street. If space and newer construction matter more, suburbs like Stonebridge, Willowgrove or Brighton generally deliver more square footage for the same budget.
Families weighing schools should confirm current catchment boundaries directly with Saskatoon Public Schools or Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools rather than assuming by neighbourhood name, since boundaries shift as new schools open.
The honest answer is that the best neighbourhood is the one that matches how you actually want to live, not the one that ranks highest on a list. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.