Garrison Woods vs Westgate, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Garrison Woods edges out Westgate on overall livability (4.0/10 vs 3.4/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Garrison Woods scores higher on safety (8.9 vs 6.0). Westgate scores higher on parks (3.2 vs 1.6).
Livability scores
| Garrison Woods | Westgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Safety | 8.9 | 6.0 |
| Schools | 6.6 | 5.4 |
| Transit Access | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Grocery Access | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Parks | 1.6 | 3.2 |
| Tree Canopy | 2.2 | 3.7 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 2.6 | 0.0 |
Key metrics
| Garrison Woods | Westgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $723,000 | $702,500 |
| Median household income | $153,300 | $98,400 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 11.2 | 25.7 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.5/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 21 min | 21 min |
| Distance to downtown | 4.3 km | 6.1 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 17,863 m² | 33,967 m² |
| Tree canopy | 10.1% | 16.6% |