Bowness vs Dover, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Bowness edges out Dover on overall livability (4.8/10 vs 3.4/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Bowness scores higher on tree canopy (6.4 vs 3.0). Dover scores higher on safety (4.0 vs 3.3).
Livability scores
| Bowness | Dover | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.8 | 3.4 |
| Safety | 3.3 | 4.0 |
| Schools | 2.2 | 1.2 |
| Transit Access | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Grocery Access | 8.5 | 5.4 |
| Parks | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Tree Canopy | 6.4 | 3.0 |
| Recreation | 5.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 1.3 | 0.5 |
Key metrics
| Bowness | Dover | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $572,000 | $430,500 |
| Median household income | $73,600 | $69,900 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 56.2 | 45.4 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 5.5/10 | 5.1/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 32 min | 38 min |
| Distance to downtown | 9.9 km | 6.2 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 96,383 m² | 97,642 m² |
| Tree canopy | 27.9% | 13.4% |