Bel-Aire vs Cougar Ridge, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Cougar Ridge edges out Bel-Aire on overall livability (4.8/10 vs 4.2/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Bel-Aire scores higher on walkability (2.3 vs 0.5). Cougar Ridge scores higher on safety (9.6 vs 5.5).
Livability scores
| Bel-Aire | Cougar Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.2 | 4.8 |
| Safety | 5.5 | 9.6 |
| Schools | 5.7 | 5.6 |
| Transit Access | 5.4 | 4.7 |
| Grocery Access | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Parks | 5.2 | 7.5 |
| Tree Canopy | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 2.3 | 0.5 |
Key metrics
| Bel-Aire | Cougar Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $2,590,000 | $788,500 |
| Median household income | $260,300 | $150,400 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 30.0 | 9.2 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 36 min | 40 min |
| Distance to downtown | 5.2 km | 10.0 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 76,719 m² | 194,018 m² |
| Tree canopy | 40.0% | 40.3% |