Hawkwood vs Mckenzie Lake, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Hawkwood edges out Mckenzie Lake on overall livability (3.2/10 vs 3.0/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Hawkwood scores higher on safety (10.0 vs 9.0).
Livability scores
| Hawkwood | Mckenzie Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Safety | 10.0 | 9.0 |
| Schools | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Transit Access | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Grocery Access | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Parks | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Tree Canopy | 2.6 | 2.7 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.9 | 0.5 |
Key metrics
| Hawkwood | Mckenzie Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $737,500 | $732,000 |
| Median household income | $123,100 | $134,900 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 7.7 | 11.0 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.4/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 50 min | 48 min |
| Distance to downtown | 12.0 km | 15.8 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 53,086 m² | 51,815 m² |
| Tree canopy | 11.7% | 12.3% |