Currie Barracks vs Riverbend, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Currie Barracks edges out Riverbend on overall livability (3.9/10 vs 3.8/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Currie Barracks scores higher on transit access (7.9 vs 5.2). Riverbend scores higher on tree canopy (2.8 vs 1.2).
Livability scores
| Currie Barracks | Riverbend | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Safety | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Schools | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Transit Access | 7.9 | 5.2 |
| Grocery Access | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| Parks | 7.0 | 6.6 |
| Tree Canopy | 1.2 | 2.8 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 2.7 | 1.3 |
Key metrics
| Currie Barracks | Riverbend | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $618,000 | $629,000 |
| Median household income | $90,600 | $118,900 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 18.0 | 16.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.9/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 21 min | 37 min |
| Distance to downtown | 4.8 km | 8.7 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 157,845 m² | 139,204 m² |
| Tree canopy | 5.9% | 12.8% |