Douglasdale/Glen vs Riverbend, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Douglasdale/Glen and Riverbend are evenly matched on overall livability (3.8/10 each) in Calgary. Douglasdale/Glen scores higher on recreation (2.5 vs 0.0). Riverbend scores higher on schools (5.2 vs 3.3).
Livability scores
| Douglasdale/Glen | Riverbend | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Safety | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| Schools | 3.3 | 5.2 |
| Transit Access | 4.3 | 5.2 |
| Grocery Access | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Parks | 7.4 | 6.6 |
| Tree Canopy | 2.4 | 2.8 |
| Recreation | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.6 | 1.3 |
Key metrics
| Douglasdale/Glen | Riverbend | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $703,500 | $629,000 |
| Median household income | $131,500 | $118,900 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 17.3 | 16.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.0/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 42 min | 37 min |
| Distance to downtown | 11.8 km | 8.7 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 189,521 m² | 139,204 m² |
| Tree canopy | 11.0% | 12.8% |