Cranston vs Walden, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Cranston edges out Walden on overall livability (3.5/10 vs 3.4/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Cranston scores higher on safety (8.6 vs 7.1). Walden scores higher on tree canopy (4.6 vs 1.5).
Livability scores
| Cranston | Walden | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Safety | 8.6 | 7.1 |
| Schools | 6.0 | 7.2 |
| Transit Access | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Grocery Access | 3.8 | 2.3 |
| Parks | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| Tree Canopy | 1.5 | 4.6 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.7 | 0.6 |
Key metrics
| Cranston | Walden | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $674,500 | $603,500 |
| Median household income | $129,800 | $116,200 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 12.4 | 18.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.2/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 60 min | 69 min |
| Distance to downtown | 19.7 km | 19.7 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 101,354 m² | 90,747 m² |
| Tree canopy | 6.9% | 20.2% |