Fairview vs Highwood, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Highwood edges out Fairview on overall livability (3.2/10 vs 2.6/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Fairview scores higher on safety (4.9 vs 4.2). Highwood scores higher on recreation (2.5 vs 0.0).
Livability scores
| Fairview | Highwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.6 | 3.2 |
| Safety | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| Schools | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| Transit Access | 6.4 | 7.8 |
| Grocery Access | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Parks | 3.2 | 4.1 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.9 | 4.8 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 0.3 | 0.6 |
Key metrics
| Fairview | Highwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $622,500 | $657,000 |
| Median household income | $91,300 | $92,600 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 35.1 | 43.1 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 5.0/10 | 4.8/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 30 min | 22 min |
| Distance to downtown | 6.8 km | 5.3 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 34,551 m² | 49,091 m² |
| Tree canopy | 17.4% | 21.3% |