Fairview vs Whitehorn, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Fairview edges out Whitehorn on overall livability (2.6/10 vs 2.3/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Fairview scores higher on tree canopy (3.9 vs 2.4). Whitehorn scores higher on grocery access (1.5 vs 0.8).
Livability scores
| Fairview | Whitehorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Safety | 4.9 | 5.2 |
| Schools | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Transit Access | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| Grocery Access | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Parks | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.9 | 2.4 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Key metrics
| Fairview | Whitehorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $622,500 | $529,500 |
| Median household income | $91,300 | $88,400 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 35.1 | 32.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 5.0/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 30 min | 28 min |
| Distance to downtown | 6.8 km | 8.7 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 34,551 m² | 25,862 m² |
| Tree canopy | 17.4% | 10.9% |