Garrison Green vs Somerset, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Somerset edges out Garrison Green on overall livability (3.8/10 vs 3.4/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Garrison Green scores higher on safety (8.9 vs 7.6). Somerset scores higher on recreation (2.5 vs 0.0).
Livability scores
| Garrison Green | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.4 | 3.8 |
| Safety | 8.9 | 7.6 |
| Schools | 5.1 | 7.2 |
| Transit Access | 7.6 | 6.4 |
| Grocery Access | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| Parks | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Tree Canopy | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 1.3 | 0.6 |
Key metrics
| Garrison Green | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $696,250 | $583,000 |
| Median household income | $122,400 | $100,400 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 11.3 | 16.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.8/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 23 min | 30 min |
| Distance to downtown | 5.9 km | 16.3 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 25,476 m² | 24,606 m² |
| Tree canopy | 8.3% | 6.9% |