Brentwood vs Varsity, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Varsity edges out Brentwood on overall livability (5.8/10 vs 5.6/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Brentwood scores higher on grocery access (10.0 vs 5.4). Varsity scores higher on parks (7.5 vs 3.7).
Livability scores
| Brentwood | Varsity | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Safety | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Schools | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Transit Access | 7.1 | 8.1 |
| Grocery Access | 10.0 | 5.4 |
| Parks | 3.7 | 7.5 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| Recreation | 5.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 2.6 | 3.3 |
Key metrics
| Brentwood | Varsity | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $712,000 | $736,000 |
| Median household income | $88,100 | $98,600 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 44.1 | 28.0 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 8.4/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 26 min | 20 min |
| Distance to downtown | 7.1 km | 8.1 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 42,360 m² | 199,863 m² |
| Tree canopy | 16.9% | 20.3% |