Elbow Park vs Scarboro, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Elbow Park edges out Scarboro on overall livability (5.4/10 vs 4.8/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Elbow Park scores higher on parks (8.5 vs 5.7). Scarboro scores higher on walkability (3.6 vs 2.3).
Livability scores
| Elbow Park | Scarboro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5.4 | 4.8 |
| Safety | 5.8 | 4.4 |
| Schools | 9.3 | 10.0 |
| Transit Access | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Grocery Access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Parks | 8.5 | 5.7 |
| Tree Canopy | 8.2 | 6.2 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 2.3 | 3.6 |
Key metrics
| Elbow Park | Scarboro | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,870,000 | $1,150,000 |
| Median household income | $272,500 | $114,600 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 28.0 | 40.6 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 8.6/10 | 9.3/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 13 min | 16 min |
| Distance to downtown | 2.7 km | 2.5 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 291,722 m² | 94,574 m² |
| Tree canopy | 35.4% | 27.2% |