Discovery Ridge vs Patterson, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Patterson edges out Discovery Ridge on overall livability (4.4/10 vs 4.2/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Patterson scores higher on transit access (4.2 vs 3.0).
Livability scores
| Discovery Ridge | Patterson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Safety | 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Schools | 6.0 | 5.6 |
| Transit Access | 3.0 | 4.2 |
| Grocery Access | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Parks | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Tree Canopy | 6.3 | 7.5 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 1.1 | 0.7 |
Key metrics
| Discovery Ridge | Patterson | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $894,500 | $494,250 |
| Median household income | $147,800 | $98,900 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 14.1 | 15.9 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.2/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 50 min | 43 min |
| Distance to downtown | 10.6 km | 7.8 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 338,934 m² | 351,471 m² |
| Tree canopy | 27.4% | 32.6% |