Currie Barracks vs Scenic Acres, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Scenic Acres edges out Currie Barracks on overall livability (4.6/10 vs 3.9/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Currie Barracks scores higher on walkability (2.7 vs 0.9). Scenic Acres scores higher on tree canopy (3.9 vs 1.2).
Livability scores
| Currie Barracks | Scenic Acres | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.9 | 4.6 |
| Safety | 7.3 | 8.1 |
| Schools | 5.3 | 5.6 |
| Transit Access | 7.9 | 7.1 |
| Grocery Access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Parks | 7.0 | 8.7 |
| Tree Canopy | 1.2 | 3.9 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 2.7 | 0.9 |
Key metrics
| Currie Barracks | Scenic Acres | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $618,000 | $767,500 |
| Median household income | $90,600 | $134,900 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 18.0 | 14.1 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.9/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 21 min | 26 min |
| Distance to downtown | 4.8 km | 12.9 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 157,845 m² | 324,765 m² |
| Tree canopy | 5.9% | 17.1% |