Downtown Commercial Core vs Hillhurst, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Hillhurst edges out Downtown Commercial Core on overall livability (4.8/10 vs 4.6/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Downtown Commercial Core scores higher on grocery access (9.2 vs 2.3). Hillhurst scores higher on tree canopy (3.7 vs 1.0).
Livability scores
| Downtown Commercial Core | Hillhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Safety | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| Schools | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Transit Access | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Grocery Access | 9.2 | 2.3 |
| Parks | 1.3 | 3.7 |
| Tree Canopy | 1.0 | 3.7 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 8.4 | 7.2 |
Key metrics
| Downtown Commercial Core | Hillhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $176,500 | $710,000 |
| Median household income | $55,400 | $101,700 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 223.0 | 72.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 9 min | 12 min |
| Distance to downtown | 0.3 km | 2.0 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 15,755 m² | 42,839 m² |
| Tree canopy | 4.9% | 16.6% |