Forest Heights vs Saddle Ridge, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Saddle Ridge edges out Forest Heights on overall livability (3.2/10 vs 2.6/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Forest Heights scores higher on tree canopy (2.5 vs 0.3). Saddle Ridge scores higher on safety (6.0 vs 3.3).
Livability scores
| Forest Heights | Saddle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.6 | 3.2 |
| Safety | 3.3 | 6.0 |
| Schools | 1.2 | 3.5 |
| Transit Access | 4.8 | 7.1 |
| Grocery Access | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Parks | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Tree Canopy | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.5 | 0.1 |
Key metrics
| Forest Heights | Saddle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $434,000 | $631,500 |
| Median household income | $79,200 | $105,100 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 55.8 | 26.2 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 5.1/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 39 min | 26 min |
| Distance to downtown | 7.2 km | 13.2 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 27,014 m² | 23,881 m² |
| Tree canopy | 11.4% | 2.0% |