Christie Park vs Elbow Park, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Elbow Park edges out Christie Park on overall livability (5.4/10 vs 4.5/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Elbow Park scores higher on tree canopy (8.2 vs 5.3).
Livability scores
| Christie Park | Elbow Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 5.4 |
| Safety | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Schools | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| Transit Access | 8.6 | 9.3 |
| Grocery Access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Parks | 6.3 | 8.5 |
| Tree Canopy | 5.3 | 8.2 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.0 | 2.3 |
Key metrics
| Christie Park | Elbow Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $971,250 | $1,870,000 |
| Median household income | $151,000 | $272,500 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 23.9 | 28.0 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 8.9/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 17 min | 13 min |
| Distance to downtown | 7.5 km | 2.7 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 118,640 m² | 291,722 m² |
| Tree canopy | 23.1% | 35.4% |