Garrison Green vs Westgate, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Garrison Green and Westgate are evenly matched on overall livability (3.4/10 each) in Calgary. Garrison Green scores higher on safety (8.9 vs 6.0). Westgate scores higher on tree canopy (3.7 vs 1.8).
Livability scores
| Garrison Green | Westgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Safety | 8.9 | 6.0 |
| Schools | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Transit Access | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| Grocery Access | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Parks | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| Tree Canopy | 1.8 | 3.7 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 1.3 | 0.0 |
Key metrics
| Garrison Green | Westgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $696,250 | $702,500 |
| Median household income | $122,400 | $98,400 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 11.3 | 25.7 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.8/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 23 min | 21 min |
| Distance to downtown | 5.9 km | 6.1 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 25,476 m² | 33,967 m² |
| Tree canopy | 8.3% | 16.6% |