Forest Heights vs Marlborough, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Marlborough edges out Forest Heights on overall livability (3.1/10 vs 2.6/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Forest Heights scores higher on safety (3.3 vs 2.0). Marlborough scores higher on grocery access (9.2 vs 6.2).
Livability scores
| Forest Heights | Marlborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.6 | 3.1 |
| Safety | 3.3 | 2.0 |
| Schools | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Transit Access | 4.8 | 7.1 |
| Grocery Access | 6.2 | 9.2 |
| Parks | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Tree Canopy | 2.5 | 2.0 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.5 | 0.2 |
Key metrics
| Forest Heights | Marlborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $434,000 | $520,000 |
| Median household income | $79,200 | $81,100 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 55.8 | 80.7 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 39 min | 26 min |
| Distance to downtown | 7.2 km | 7.3 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 27,014 m² | 36,341 m² |
| Tree canopy | 11.4% | 9.2% |