Discovery Ridge vs Lakeview, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Lakeview edges out Discovery Ridge on overall livability (4.6/10 vs 4.2/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Discovery Ridge scores higher on safety (8.1 vs 6.5). Lakeview scores higher on transit access (6.0 vs 3.0).
Livability scores
| Discovery Ridge | Lakeview | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Safety | 8.1 | 6.5 |
| Schools | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Transit Access | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Grocery Access | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| Parks | 8.8 | 10.0 |
| Tree Canopy | 6.3 | 5.6 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 1.1 | 1.7 |
Key metrics
| Discovery Ridge | Lakeview | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $894,500 | $852,000 |
| Median household income | $147,800 | $120,500 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 14.1 | 22.7 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.2/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 50 min | 32 min |
| Distance to downtown | 10.6 km | 6.6 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 338,934 m² | 530,843 m² |
| Tree canopy | 27.4% | 24.3% |