Chinatown vs Parkdale, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Parkdale edges out Chinatown on overall livability (4.8/10 vs 4.6/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Chinatown scores higher on walkability (10.0 vs 7.8). Parkdale scores higher on schools (5.3 vs 3.5).
Livability scores
| Chinatown | Parkdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Safety | 4.5 | 5.2 |
| Schools | 3.5 | 5.3 |
| Transit Access | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Grocery Access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Parks | 5.9 | 6.9 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 10.0 | 7.8 |
Key metrics
| Chinatown | Parkdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $343,000 | $890,500 |
| Median household income | $59,800 | $111,800 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 40.0 | 32.6 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.1/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 15 min | 18 min |
| Distance to downtown | 1.0 km | 4.9 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 101,611 m² | 152,900 m² |
| Tree canopy | 16.4% | 20.6% |