Dover vs Thorncliffe, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Thorncliffe edges out Dover on overall livability (4.0/10 vs 3.4/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Dover scores higher on grocery access (5.4 vs 4.6). Thorncliffe scores higher on transit access (7.4 vs 5.0).
Livability scores
| Dover | Thorncliffe | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.4 | 4.0 |
| Safety | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Schools | 1.2 | 2.9 |
| Transit Access | 5.0 | 7.4 |
| Grocery Access | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Parks | 5.8 | 5.4 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| Recreation | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 0.5 | 1.2 |
Key metrics
| Dover | Thorncliffe | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $430,500 | $571,500 |
| Median household income | $69,900 | $77,800 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 45.4 | 41.4 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 5.1/10 | 5.8/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 38 min | 24 min |
| Distance to downtown | 6.2 km | 6.6 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 97,642 m² | 82,818 m² |
| Tree canopy | 13.4% | 15.1% |