Castleridge vs Penbrooke Meadows, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Castleridge and Penbrooke Meadows are evenly matched on overall livability (2.2/10 each) in Calgary. Castleridge scores higher on safety (5.6 vs 3.9). Penbrooke Meadows scores higher on parks (2.8 vs 1.7).
Livability scores
| Castleridge | Penbrooke Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Safety | 5.6 | 3.9 |
| Schools | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Transit Access | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Grocery Access | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Parks | 1.7 | 2.8 |
| Tree Canopy | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.6 | 0.2 |
Key metrics
| Castleridge | Penbrooke Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $503,500 | $461,000 |
| Median household income | $88,500 | $74,700 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 29.5 | 47.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 4.8/10 | 5.1/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 31 min | 30 min |
| Distance to downtown | 10.4 km | 8.7 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 18,621 m² | 29,510 m² |
| Tree canopy | 9.1% | 8.4% |