Beddington Heights vs Thorncliffe, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Thorncliffe edges out Beddington Heights on overall livability (4.0/10 vs 3.4/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Beddington Heights scores higher on grocery access (6.2 vs 4.6). Thorncliffe scores higher on recreation (2.5 vs 0.0).
Livability scores
| Beddington Heights | Thorncliffe | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.4 | 4.0 |
| Safety | 5.2 | 4.4 |
| Schools | 1.7 | 2.9 |
| Transit Access | 6.7 | 7.4 |
| Grocery Access | 6.2 | 4.6 |
| Parks | 4.4 | 5.4 |
| Tree Canopy | 2.6 | 3.4 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 0.7 | 1.2 |
Key metrics
| Beddington Heights | Thorncliffe | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $539,500 | $571,500 |
| Median household income | $90,800 | $77,800 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 32.5 | 41.4 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 5.3/10 | 5.8/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 28 min | 24 min |
| Distance to downtown | 9.5 km | 6.6 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 55,938 m² | 82,818 m² |
| Tree canopy | 11.6% | 15.1% |