Canyon Meadows vs Southwood, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Canyon Meadows edges out Southwood on overall livability (4.8/10 vs 4.0/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Canyon Meadows scores higher on transit access (7.4 vs 4.3). Southwood scores higher on walkability (1.6 vs 0.8).
Livability scores
| Canyon Meadows | Southwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.8 | 4.0 |
| Safety | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Schools | 9.7 | 9.6 |
| Transit Access | 7.4 | 4.3 |
| Grocery Access | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| Parks | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Recreation | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 0.8 | 1.6 |
Key metrics
| Canyon Meadows | Southwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $656,000 | $609,750 |
| Median household income | $103,900 | $83,400 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 27.6 | 65.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 24 min | 42 min |
| Distance to downtown | 11.4 km | 9.7 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 55,837 m² | 55,817 m² |
| Tree canopy | 16.8% | 11.5% |