Fairview vs Highland Park, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Highland Park edges out Fairview on overall livability (2.7/10 vs 2.6/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Fairview scores higher on safety (4.9 vs 3.1). Highland Park scores higher on transit access (9.3 vs 6.4).
Livability scores
| Fairview | Highland Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.6 | 2.7 |
| Safety | 4.9 | 3.1 |
| Schools | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Transit Access | 6.4 | 9.3 |
| Grocery Access | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Parks | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.3 | 2.3 |
Key metrics
| Fairview | Highland Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $622,500 | $656,500 |
| Median household income | $91,300 | $71,000 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 35.1 | 58.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 5.0/10 | 3.6/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 30 min | 13 min |
| Distance to downtown | 6.8 km | 4.8 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 34,551 m² | 25,867 m² |
| Tree canopy | 17.4% | 16.9% |