Braeside vs Somerset, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Somerset edges out Braeside on overall livability (3.8/10 vs 3.7/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Braeside scores higher on tree canopy (3.6 vs 1.5). Somerset scores higher on recreation (2.5 vs 0.0).
Livability scores
| Braeside | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Safety | 6.3 | 7.6 |
| Schools | 9.2 | 7.2 |
| Transit Access | 5.7 | 6.4 |
| Grocery Access | 1.5 | 2.3 |
| Parks | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.6 | 1.5 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 0.0 | 0.6 |
Key metrics
| Braeside | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $581,500 | $583,000 |
| Median household income | $92,100 | $100,400 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 24.2 | 16.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 34 min | 30 min |
| Distance to downtown | 10.2 km | 16.3 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 35,744 m² | 24,606 m² |
| Tree canopy | 15.8% | 6.9% |