Eau Claire vs Parkdale, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Eau Claire and Parkdale are evenly matched on overall livability (4.8/10 each) in Calgary. Eau Claire scores higher on walkability (10.0 vs 7.8). Parkdale scores higher on safety (5.2 vs 2.6).
Livability scores
| Eau Claire | Parkdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Safety | 2.6 | 5.2 |
| Schools | 3.9 | 5.3 |
| Transit Access | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Grocery Access | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Parks | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Tree Canopy | 5.8 | 4.7 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 10.0 | 7.8 |
Key metrics
| Eau Claire | Parkdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $470,500 | $890,500 |
| Median household income | $100,500 | $111,800 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 66.7 | 32.6 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.3/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 15 min | 18 min |
| Distance to downtown | 0.9 km | 4.9 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 141,981 m² | 152,900 m² |
| Tree canopy | 25.4% | 20.6% |