Discovery Ridge vs Parkland, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Discovery Ridge edges out Parkland on overall livability (4.2/10 vs 3.4/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Discovery Ridge scores higher on parks (8.8 vs 5.9).
Livability scores
| Discovery Ridge | Parkland | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.2 | 3.4 |
| Safety | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Schools | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| Transit Access | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Grocery Access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Parks | 8.8 | 5.9 |
| Tree Canopy | 6.3 | 5.2 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 1.1 | 0.0 |
Key metrics
| Discovery Ridge | Parkland | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $894,500 | $825,500 |
| Median household income | $147,800 | $129,800 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 14.1 | 14.0 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 50 min | 56 min |
| Distance to downtown | 10.6 km | 14.0 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 338,934 m² | 102,595 m² |
| Tree canopy | 27.4% | 22.8% |