Cougar Ridge vs Discovery Ridge, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Cougar Ridge edges out Discovery Ridge on overall livability (4.8/10 vs 4.2/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Cougar Ridge scores higher on tree canopy (9.3 vs 6.3). Discovery Ridge scores higher on parks (8.8 vs 7.5).
Livability scores
| Cougar Ridge | Discovery Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.8 | 4.2 |
| Safety | 9.6 | 8.1 |
| Schools | 5.6 | 6.0 |
| Transit Access | 4.7 | 3.0 |
| Grocery Access | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Parks | 7.5 | 8.8 |
| Tree Canopy | 9.3 | 6.3 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.5 | 1.1 |
Key metrics
| Cougar Ridge | Discovery Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $788,500 | $894,500 |
| Median household income | $150,400 | $147,800 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 9.2 | 14.1 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.0/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 40 min | 50 min |
| Distance to downtown | 10.0 km | 10.6 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 194,018 m² | 338,934 m² |
| Tree canopy | 40.3% | 27.4% |