Bowness vs Thorncliffe, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Bowness edges out Thorncliffe on overall livability (4.8/10 vs 4.0/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Bowness scores higher on grocery access (8.5 vs 4.6). Thorncliffe scores higher on transit access (7.4 vs 6.0).
Livability scores
| Bowness | Thorncliffe | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.8 | 4.0 |
| Safety | 3.3 | 4.4 |
| Schools | 2.2 | 2.9 |
| Transit Access | 6.0 | 7.4 |
| Grocery Access | 8.5 | 4.6 |
| Parks | 5.7 | 5.4 |
| Tree Canopy | 6.4 | 3.4 |
| Recreation | 5.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 1.3 | 1.2 |
Key metrics
| Bowness | Thorncliffe | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $572,000 | $571,500 |
| Median household income | $73,600 | $77,800 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 56.2 | 41.4 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 5.5/10 | 5.8/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 32 min | 24 min |
| Distance to downtown | 9.9 km | 6.6 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 96,383 m² | 82,818 m² |
| Tree canopy | 27.9% | 15.1% |