Cranston vs Evanston, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Evanston edges out Cranston on overall livability (4.1/10 vs 3.5/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Cranston scores higher on tree canopy (1.5 vs 0.3). Evanston scores higher on grocery access (7.7 vs 3.8).
Livability scores
| Cranston | Evanston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Safety | 8.6 | 9.6 |
| Schools | 6.0 | 7.6 |
| Transit Access | 1.2 | 2.3 |
| Grocery Access | 3.8 | 7.7 |
| Parks | 5.9 | 5.0 |
| Tree Canopy | 1.5 | 0.3 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.7 | 0.6 |
Key metrics
| Cranston | Evanston | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $674,500 | $679,250 |
| Median household income | $129,800 | $124,600 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 12.4 | 9.1 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 60 min | 54 min |
| Distance to downtown | 19.7 km | 14.5 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 101,354 m² | 72,861 m² |
| Tree canopy | 6.9% | 1.8% |