Collingwood vs Varsity, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Varsity edges out Collingwood on overall livability (5.8/10 vs 5.1/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Collingwood scores higher on safety (6.4 vs 5.8). Varsity scores higher on grocery access (5.4 vs 1.5).
Livability scores
| Collingwood | Varsity | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5.1 | 5.8 |
| Safety | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| Schools | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| Transit Access | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Grocery Access | 1.5 | 5.4 |
| Parks | 6.7 | 7.5 |
| Tree Canopy | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Recreation | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 3.0 | 3.3 |
Key metrics
| Collingwood | Varsity | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $794,500 | $736,000 |
| Median household income | $106,000 | $98,600 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 23.1 | 28.0 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 8.2/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 20 min | 20 min |
| Distance to downtown | 4.8 km | 8.1 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 139,719 m² | 199,863 m² |
| Tree canopy | 19.0% | 20.3% |