Glendale vs Lake Bonavista, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Lake Bonavista edges out Glendale on overall livability (4.8/10 vs 4.1/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Glendale scores higher on transit access (6.4 vs 3.6). Lake Bonavista scores higher on schools (8.7 vs 5.4).
Livability scores
| Glendale | Lake Bonavista | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.1 | 4.8 |
| Safety | 3.3 | 6.4 |
| Schools | 5.4 | 8.7 |
| Transit Access | 6.4 | 3.6 |
| Grocery Access | 0.8 | 2.3 |
| Parks | 2.8 | 5.2 |
| Tree Canopy | 4.4 | 3.4 |
| Recreation | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Walkability | 2.2 | 1.1 |
Key metrics
| Glendale | Lake Bonavista | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $761,500 | $865,750 |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $140,800 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 54.9 | 23.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.9/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 30 min | 46 min |
| Distance to downtown | 5.8 km | 11.8 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 29,571 m² | 77,579 m² |
| Tree canopy | 19.3% | 15.1% |