Garrison Woods vs Somerset, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Garrison Woods edges out Somerset on overall livability (4.0/10 vs 3.8/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Garrison Woods scores higher on walkability (2.6 vs 0.6). Somerset scores higher on recreation (2.5 vs 0.0).
Livability scores
| Garrison Woods | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Safety | 8.9 | 7.6 |
| Schools | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Transit Access | 7.9 | 6.4 |
| Grocery Access | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Parks | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| Tree Canopy | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 2.6 | 0.6 |
Key metrics
| Garrison Woods | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $723,000 | $583,000 |
| Median household income | $153,300 | $100,400 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 11.2 | 16.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.5/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 21 min | 30 min |
| Distance to downtown | 4.3 km | 16.3 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 17,863 m² | 24,606 m² |
| Tree canopy | 10.1% | 6.9% |