Capitol Hill vs Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Capitol Hill edges out Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill on overall livability (4.2/10 vs 4.1/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Capitol Hill scores higher on safety (3.3 vs 1.4). Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill scores higher on transit access (9.5 vs 8.6).
Livability scores
| Capitol Hill | Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Safety | 3.3 | 1.4 |
| Schools | 7.2 | 6.1 |
| Transit Access | 8.6 | 9.5 |
| Grocery Access | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Parks | 4.3 | 5.2 |
| Tree Canopy | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 3.3 | 3.7 |
Key metrics
| Capitol Hill | Hounsfield Heights/Briar Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $776,000 | $848,000 |
| Median household income | $75,700 | $120,700 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 55.9 | 92.7 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.7/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 17 min | 12 min |
| Distance to downtown | 3.4 km | 3.2 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 54,803 m² | 76,688 m² |
| Tree canopy | 20.7% | 20.1% |