Downtown West End vs University District, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Downtown West End edges out University District on overall livability (5.1/10 vs 4.2/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Downtown West End scores higher on transit access (10.0 vs 7.1). University District scores higher on parks (6.4 vs 4.3).
Livability scores
| Downtown West End | University District | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| Safety | 3.1 | 2.8 |
| Schools | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Transit Access | 10.0 | 7.1 |
| Grocery Access | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Parks | 4.3 | 6.4 |
| Tree Canopy | 1.7 | 1.0 |
| Recreation | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 9.3 | 7.6 |
Key metrics
| Downtown West End | University District | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $333,250 | $455,000 |
| Median household income | $79,000 | $84,200 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 58.8 | 64.6 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 9 min | 26 min |
| Distance to downtown | 1.2 km | 6.2 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 54,209 m² | 127,708 m² |
| Tree canopy | 7.9% | 5.1% |