Canyon Meadows vs Varsity, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Varsity edges out Canyon Meadows on overall livability (5.8/10 vs 4.8/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Canyon Meadows scores higher on schools (9.7 vs 9.0). Varsity scores higher on parks (7.5 vs 4.4).
Livability scores
| Canyon Meadows | Varsity | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Safety | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Schools | 9.7 | 9.0 |
| Transit Access | 7.4 | 8.1 |
| Grocery Access | 3.8 | 5.4 |
| Parks | 4.4 | 7.5 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| Recreation | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 0.8 | 3.3 |
Key metrics
| Canyon Meadows | Varsity | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $656,000 | $736,000 |
| Median household income | $103,900 | $98,600 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 27.6 | 28.0 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 24 min | 20 min |
| Distance to downtown | 11.4 km | 8.1 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 55,837 m² | 199,863 m² |
| Tree canopy | 16.8% | 20.3% |