Highwood vs Penbrooke Meadows, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Highwood edges out Penbrooke Meadows on overall livability (3.2/10 vs 2.2/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Highwood scores higher on tree canopy (4.8 vs 1.8). Penbrooke Meadows scores higher on grocery access (1.5 vs 0.8).
Livability scores
| Highwood | Penbrooke Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.2 | 2.2 |
| Safety | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| Schools | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Transit Access | 7.8 | 6.4 |
| Grocery Access | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Parks | 4.1 | 2.8 |
| Tree Canopy | 4.8 | 1.8 |
| Recreation | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.6 | 0.2 |
Key metrics
| Highwood | Penbrooke Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $657,000 | $461,000 |
| Median household income | $92,600 | $74,700 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 43.1 | 47.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 4.8/10 | 5.1/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 22 min | 30 min |
| Distance to downtown | 5.3 km | 8.7 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 49,091 m² | 29,510 m² |
| Tree canopy | 21.3% | 8.4% |