Downtown West End vs Hillhurst, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Downtown West End edges out Hillhurst on overall livability (5.1/10 vs 4.8/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Downtown West End scores higher on walkability (9.3 vs 7.2). Hillhurst scores higher on tree canopy (3.7 vs 1.7).
Livability scores
| Downtown West End | Hillhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| Safety | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Schools | 7.4 | 6.9 |
| Transit Access | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Grocery Access | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Parks | 4.3 | 3.7 |
| Tree Canopy | 1.7 | 3.7 |
| Recreation | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 9.3 | 7.2 |
Key metrics
| Downtown West End | Hillhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $333,250 | $710,000 |
| Median household income | $79,000 | $101,700 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 58.8 | 72.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 9 min | 12 min |
| Distance to downtown | 1.2 km | 2.0 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 54,209 m² | 42,839 m² |
| Tree canopy | 7.9% | 16.6% |