Capitol Hill vs Richmond, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Capitol Hill edges out Richmond on overall livability (4.2/10 vs 3.6/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Capitol Hill scores higher on schools (7.2 vs 5.3). Richmond scores higher on safety (4.2 vs 3.3).
Livability scores
| Capitol Hill | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Safety | 3.3 | 4.2 |
| Schools | 7.2 | 5.3 |
| Transit Access | 8.6 | 7.9 |
| Grocery Access | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Parks | 4.3 | 3.7 |
| Tree Canopy | 4.7 | 3.5 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 3.3 | 3.3 |
Key metrics
| Capitol Hill | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $776,000 | $852,000 |
| Median household income | $75,700 | $111,200 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 55.9 | 43.6 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.7/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 17 min | 21 min |
| Distance to downtown | 3.4 km | 3.5 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 54,803 m² | 43,031 m² |
| Tree canopy | 20.7% | 15.5% |