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4.2/10

Ranked #77 of 197 Calgary neighbourhoods

Better than 60% of neighbourhoods on overall livability

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Livability score breakdown

Walkability7.6
Schools7.3
Transit Access7.1
Parks6.4
Safety2.8
Grocery Access1.5
Tree Canopy1.0
Recreation0.0

Each 0–10 sub-score is this neighbourhood's percentile position among Calgary neighbourhoods on that measure.

University District sits mid-table among Calgary neighbourhoods (#77 of 197, 4.2/10 overall). It rates highest on walkability (7.6) and schools (7.3). Its weaker areas are recreation (0.0) and tree canopy (1.0).

All metrics for University District

Housing & Cost

Median home value$455,000
Home ownership38.9%
Renter households62.0%
Housing-cost-burdened (30%+)33.4%
Median owner shelter cost$1,224/mo
Single-detached homes28.7%
Apartments / condos50.9%
Median year built2018

Income & Education

Median household income$84,200
Average household income$114,100
Bachelor's degree or higher67.4%
Low income (LIM-AT)18.0%
Unemployment rate14.0%

Demographics

Population960
Median age33
Average household size2.19
Lone-parent families11.5%
Seniors (65+)14.2%
Children under 1520.2%
Immigrants16.7%
Visible minority41.6%
Moved in last 5 years71.7%

Safety & Crime

Crime per 1k residents (2yr)64.6
Violent crime per 1k (2yr)19.8
Property crime per 1k (2yr)44.8
311 disorder complaints / 1k (2yr)133.3
EMS stations0
Fire stations0

Schools

Schools in community2
Avg school rating (Fraser)7.8/10
Best school rating (Fraser)8.6/10
Avg public-school rating (Fraser)7.8/10
Best public-school rating (Fraser)8.6/10
Avg separate-school rating (Fraser)8.0/10
Best separate-school rating (Fraser)8.1/10

Transit & Commute

LRT stops0
Transit stops18
Commute by transit3.0%
Walk / bike to work21.4%
Distance to downtown6.2 km
Est. drive to downtown18 min
Est. transit to downtown26 min
Pathway length4.8 km
Bikeway length0.0 km

Parks & Environment

Park area122,600 m²
Park area per 1k residents127,708 m²
Park grade6.9/10
Tree canopy5.1%
Tree canopy area59,049 m²
Parks1
Large parks1

Amenities & Services

Grocery access score2
Small groceries0
Medium groceries1
Large groceries0
Recreation facilities0
Libraries0
Community services0
Child care programs5
Child care capacity750

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