Citadel vs Mckenzie Lake, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Citadel and Mckenzie Lake are evenly matched on overall livability (3.0/10 each) in Calgary. Citadel scores higher on grocery access (2.3 vs 0.8). Mckenzie Lake scores higher on tree canopy (2.7 vs 1.4).
Livability scores
| Citadel | Mckenzie Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Safety | 10.0 | 9.0 |
| Schools | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Transit Access | 2.1 | 3.3 |
| Grocery Access | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Parks | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| Tree Canopy | 1.4 | 2.7 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Key metrics
| Citadel | Mckenzie Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $679,000 | $732,000 |
| Median household income | $119,400 | $134,900 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 5.1 | 11.0 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.4/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 55 min | 48 min |
| Distance to downtown | 13.5 km | 15.8 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 42,263 m² | 51,815 m² |
| Tree canopy | 6.8% | 12.3% |