Bayview vs Spruce Cliff, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Spruce Cliff edges out Bayview on overall livability (5.5/10 vs 5.2/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Bayview scores higher on grocery access (2.3 vs 0.0). Spruce Cliff scores higher on recreation (2.5 vs 0.0).
Livability scores
| Bayview | Spruce Cliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5.2 | 5.5 |
| Safety | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Schools | 6.6 | 5.3 |
| Transit Access | 6.6 | 7.9 |
| Grocery Access | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| Parks | 10.0 | 9.3 |
| Tree Canopy | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 0.5 | 3.0 |
Key metrics
| Bayview | Spruce Cliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,410,000 | $396,000 |
| Median household income | $148,000 | $75,900 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 32.8 | 26.0 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.5/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 29 min | 21 min |
| Distance to downtown | 8.3 km | 4.5 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 1,319,370 m² | 402,946 m² |
| Tree canopy | 49.7% | 43.5% |