Forest Lawn vs Shawnessy, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Shawnessy edges out Forest Lawn on overall livability (5.0/10 vs 4.7/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Forest Lawn scores higher on recreation (10.0 vs 5.0). Shawnessy scores higher on schools (7.2 vs 1.2).
Livability scores
| Forest Lawn | Shawnessy | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Safety | 0.6 | 4.4 |
| Schools | 1.2 | 7.2 |
| Transit Access | 7.4 | 6.7 |
| Grocery Access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Parks | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Tree Canopy | 2.3 | 1.8 |
| Recreation | 10.0 | 5.0 |
| Walkability | 1.7 | 0.4 |
Key metrics
| Forest Lawn | Shawnessy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $463,500 | $616,000 |
| Median household income | $59,700 | $108,300 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 116.3 | 40.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 5.1/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 24 min | 28 min |
| Distance to downtown | 7.1 km | 15.4 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 54,160 m² | 53,207 m² |
| Tree canopy | 10.3% | 8.3% |