Downtown East Village vs Hillhurst, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Hillhurst edges out Downtown East Village on overall livability (4.8/10 vs 4.3/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Downtown East Village scores higher on walkability (9.0 vs 7.2). Hillhurst scores higher on tree canopy (3.7 vs 1.2).
Livability scores
| Downtown East Village | Hillhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| Safety | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| Schools | 6.5 | 6.9 |
| Transit Access | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Grocery Access | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Parks | 4.9 | 3.7 |
| Tree Canopy | 1.2 | 3.7 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 9.0 | 7.2 |
Key metrics
| Downtown East Village | Hillhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $341,500 | $710,000 |
| Median household income | $68,000 | $101,700 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 274.5 | 72.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 9 min | 12 min |
| Distance to downtown | 1.5 km | 2.0 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 68,087 m² | 42,839 m² |
| Tree canopy | 6.0% | 16.6% |