Crestmont vs Walden, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Crestmont edges out Walden on overall livability (3.5/10 vs 3.4/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Crestmont scores higher on transit access (2.3 vs 0.0). Walden scores higher on grocery access (2.3 vs 0.0).
Livability scores
| Crestmont | Walden | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Safety | 7.9 | 7.1 |
| Schools | 5.6 | 7.2 |
| Transit Access | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| Grocery Access | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| Parks | 6.7 | 5.6 |
| Tree Canopy | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.5 | 0.6 |
Key metrics
| Crestmont | Walden | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $824,000 | $603,500 |
| Median household income | $172,600 | $116,200 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 14.9 | 18.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.0/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 54 min | 69 min |
| Distance to downtown | 14.5 km | 19.7 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 141,670 m² | 90,747 m² |
| Tree canopy | 21.4% | 20.2% |