Hillhurst vs Lower Mount Royal, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Hillhurst edges out Lower Mount Royal on overall livability (4.8/10 vs 4.1/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Hillhurst scores higher on parks (3.7 vs 0.0). Lower Mount Royal scores higher on schools (8.6 vs 6.9).
Livability scores
| Hillhurst | Lower Mount Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.8 | 4.1 |
| Safety | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| Schools | 6.9 | 8.6 |
| Transit Access | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Grocery Access | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Parks | 3.7 | 0.0 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Recreation | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 7.2 | 6.9 |
Key metrics
| Hillhurst | Lower Mount Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $710,000 | $305,500 |
| Median household income | $101,700 | $60,600 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 72.5 | 63.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.6/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 12 min | 13 min |
| Distance to downtown | 2.0 km | 1.3 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 42,839 m² | 194 m² |
| Tree canopy | 16.6% | 16.0% |