Evanston vs West Springs, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
West Springs edges out Evanston on overall livability (4.3/10 vs 4.1/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Evanston scores higher on grocery access (7.7 vs 5.4). West Springs scores higher on schools (9.9 vs 7.6).
Livability scores
| Evanston | West Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Safety | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| Schools | 7.6 | 9.9 |
| Transit Access | 2.3 | 3.5 |
| Grocery Access | 7.7 | 5.4 |
| Parks | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| Tree Canopy | 0.3 | 2.6 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.6 | 0.7 |
Key metrics
| Evanston | West Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $679,250 | $850,000 |
| Median household income | $124,600 | $162,300 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 9.1 | 10.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.9/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 54 min | 47 min |
| Distance to downtown | 14.5 km | 9.6 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 72,861 m² | 39,513 m² |
| Tree canopy | 1.8% | 11.8% |