Brentwood vs West Hillhurst, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
West Hillhurst 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). West Hillhurst scores higher on walkability (5.7 vs 2.6).
Livability scores
| Brentwood | West Hillhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Safety | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| Schools | 8.8 | 6.0 |
| Transit Access | 7.1 | 9.0 |
| Grocery Access | 10.0 | 5.4 |
| Parks | 3.7 | 5.7 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.8 | 4.7 |
| Recreation | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Walkability | 2.6 | 5.7 |
Key metrics
| Brentwood | West Hillhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $712,000 | $869,000 |
| Median household income | $88,100 | $124,600 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 44.1 | 34.1 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 8.4/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 26 min | 15 min |
| Distance to downtown | 7.1 km | 3.2 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 42,360 m² | 96,100 m² |
| Tree canopy | 16.9% | 20.6% |