Downtown Commercial Core vs Downtown West End, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Downtown West End edges out Downtown Commercial Core on overall livability (5.1/10 vs 4.6/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Downtown Commercial Core scores higher on grocery access (9.2 vs 2.3). Downtown West End scores higher on safety (3.1 vs 0.0).
Livability scores
| Downtown Commercial Core | Downtown West End | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.6 | 5.1 |
| Safety | 0.0 | 3.1 |
| Schools | 6.9 | 7.4 |
| Transit Access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Grocery Access | 9.2 | 2.3 |
| Parks | 1.3 | 4.3 |
| Tree Canopy | 1.0 | 1.7 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 8.4 | 9.3 |
Key metrics
| Downtown Commercial Core | Downtown West End | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $176,500 | $333,250 |
| Median household income | $55,400 | $79,000 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 223.0 | 58.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 9 min | 9 min |
| Distance to downtown | 0.3 km | 1.2 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 15,755 m² | 54,209 m² |
| Tree canopy | 4.9% | 7.9% |