Douglasdale/Glen vs Silver Springs, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Silver Springs edges out Douglasdale/Glen on overall livability (4.5/10 vs 3.8/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Douglasdale/Glen scores higher on transit access (4.3 vs 3.3). Silver Springs scores higher on schools (5.6 vs 3.3).
Livability scores
| Douglasdale/Glen | Silver Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.8 | 4.5 |
| Safety | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| Schools | 3.3 | 5.6 |
| Transit Access | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Grocery Access | 2.3 | 3.1 |
| Parks | 7.4 | 8.3 |
| Tree Canopy | 2.4 | 4.6 |
| Recreation | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 0.6 | 1.0 |
Key metrics
| Douglasdale/Glen | Silver Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $703,500 | $731,500 |
| Median household income | $131,500 | $108,400 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 17.3 | 15.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 42 min | 48 min |
| Distance to downtown | 11.8 km | 10.9 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 189,521 m² | 273,224 m² |
| Tree canopy | 11.0% | 20.1% |