Highland Park vs Highwood, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Highwood edges out Highland Park on overall livability (3.2/10 vs 2.7/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Highland Park scores higher on walkability (2.3 vs 0.6). Highwood scores higher on recreation (2.5 vs 0.0).
Livability scores
| Highland Park | Highwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.7 | 3.2 |
| Safety | 3.1 | 4.2 |
| Schools | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Transit Access | 9.3 | 7.8 |
| Grocery Access | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Parks | 2.5 | 4.1 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.8 | 4.8 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 2.3 | 0.6 |
Key metrics
| Highland Park | Highwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $656,500 | $657,000 |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $92,600 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 58.5 | 43.1 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 3.6/10 | 4.8/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 13 min | 22 min |
| Distance to downtown | 4.8 km | 5.3 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 25,867 m² | 49,091 m² |
| Tree canopy | 16.9% | 21.3% |