Chinatown vs University Heights, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
University Heights edges out Chinatown on overall livability (4.7/10 vs 4.6/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Chinatown scores higher on parks (5.9 vs 3.3). University Heights scores higher on safety (7.0 vs 4.5).
Livability scores
| Chinatown | University Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Safety | 4.5 | 7.0 |
| Schools | 3.5 | 5.3 |
| Transit Access | 9.0 | 7.8 |
| Grocery Access | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Parks | 5.9 | 3.3 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.7 | 5.6 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 10.0 | 7.6 |
Key metrics
| Chinatown | University Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $343,000 | $1,020,000 |
| Median household income | $59,800 | $82,000 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 40.0 | 19.6 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.1/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 15 min | 22 min |
| Distance to downtown | 1.0 km | 5.2 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 101,611 m² | 36,098 m² |
| Tree canopy | 16.4% | 24.3% |