Dover vs Forest Heights, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Dover edges out Forest Heights on overall livability (3.4/10 vs 2.6/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Dover scores higher on parks (5.8 vs 2.6). Forest Heights scores higher on grocery access (6.2 vs 5.4).
Livability scores
| Dover | Forest Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Safety | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Schools | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Transit Access | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| Grocery Access | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| Parks | 5.8 | 2.6 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Recreation | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Key metrics
| Dover | Forest Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $430,500 | $434,000 |
| Median household income | $69,900 | $79,200 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 45.4 | 55.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 38 min | 39 min |
| Distance to downtown | 6.2 km | 7.2 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 97,642 m² | 27,014 m² |
| Tree canopy | 13.4% | 11.4% |