Country Hills vs Vista Heights, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Country Hills edges out Vista Heights on overall livability (3.2/10 vs 2.8/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Country Hills scores higher on safety (6.8 vs 3.1). Vista Heights scores higher on transit access (7.9 vs 5.9).
Livability scores
| Country Hills | Vista Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Safety | 6.8 | 3.1 |
| Schools | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Transit Access | 5.9 | 7.9 |
| Grocery Access | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Parks | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Tree Canopy | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 1.2 | 1.1 |
Key metrics
| Country Hills | Vista Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $536,000 | $529,000 |
| Median household income | $100,300 | $74,500 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 20.8 | 58.7 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 5.1/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 33 min | 21 min |
| Distance to downtown | 11.0 km | 4.8 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 199,354 m² | 181,011 m² |
| Tree canopy | 5.0% | 6.1% |