Acadia vs Arbour Lake, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Acadia edges out Arbour Lake on overall livability (4.8/10 vs 4.5/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Acadia scores higher on transit access (5.7 vs 3.1). Arbour Lake scores higher on schools (4.2 vs 0.9).
Livability scores
| Acadia | Arbour Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Safety | 4.3 | 5.7 |
| Schools | 0.9 | 4.2 |
| Transit Access | 5.7 | 3.1 |
| Grocery Access | 9.2 | 10.0 |
| Parks | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Tree Canopy | 2.9 | 1.0 |
| Recreation | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Walkability | 2.2 | 1.6 |
Key metrics
| Acadia | Arbour Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $622,000 | $711,000 |
| Median household income | $75,900 | $109,300 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 41.6 | 28.2 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 5.0/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 34 min | 49 min |
| Distance to downtown | 8.2 km | 13.5 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 86,988 m² | 70,796 m² |
| Tree canopy | 12.8% | 5.0% |