Dalhousie vs Southwood, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Dalhousie edges out Southwood on overall livability (4.6/10 vs 4.0/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Dalhousie scores higher on safety (6.4 vs 2.7). Southwood scores higher on recreation (2.5 vs 0.0).
Livability scores
| Dalhousie | Southwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Safety | 6.4 | 2.7 |
| Schools | 9.2 | 9.6 |
| Transit Access | 6.4 | 4.3 |
| Grocery Access | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Parks | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 1.4 | 1.6 |
Key metrics
| Dalhousie | Southwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $693,500 | $609,750 |
| Median household income | $95,300 | $83,400 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 23.3 | 65.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 8.6/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 30 min | 42 min |
| Distance to downtown | 9.4 km | 9.7 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 50,187 m² | 55,817 m² |
| Tree canopy | 16.7% | 11.5% |