Dalhousie vs Varsity, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Varsity edges out Dalhousie on overall livability (5.8/10 vs 4.6/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Dalhousie scores higher on safety (6.4 vs 5.8). Varsity scores higher on parks (7.5 vs 4.1).
Livability scores
| Dalhousie | Varsity | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.6 | 5.8 |
| Safety | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| Schools | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Transit Access | 6.4 | 8.1 |
| Grocery Access | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Parks | 4.1 | 7.5 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 1.4 | 3.3 |
Key metrics
| Dalhousie | Varsity | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $693,500 | $736,000 |
| Median household income | $95,300 | $98,600 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 23.3 | 28.0 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 8.6/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 30 min | 20 min |
| Distance to downtown | 9.4 km | 8.1 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 50,187 m² | 199,863 m² |
| Tree canopy | 16.7% | 20.3% |