Glendale vs Kingsland, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Kingsland edges out Glendale on overall livability (4.4/10 vs 4.1/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Glendale scores higher on recreation (7.5 vs 5.0). Kingsland scores higher on grocery access (4.6 vs 0.8).
Livability scores
| Glendale | Kingsland | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Safety | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Schools | 5.4 | 5.7 |
| Transit Access | 6.4 | 8.3 |
| Grocery Access | 0.8 | 4.6 |
| Parks | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Tree Canopy | 4.4 | 2.9 |
| Recreation | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Walkability | 2.2 | 2.8 |
Key metrics
| Glendale | Kingsland | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $761,500 | $644,000 |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $69,400 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 54.9 | 57.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.9/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 30 min | 19 min |
| Distance to downtown | 5.8 km | 6.4 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 29,571 m² | 26,299 m² |
| Tree canopy | 19.3% | 12.9% |