Hillhurst vs West Hillhurst, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
West Hillhurst edges out Hillhurst on overall livability (5.8/10 vs 4.8/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Hillhurst scores higher on walkability (7.2 vs 5.7). West Hillhurst scores higher on grocery access (5.4 vs 2.3).
Livability scores
| Hillhurst | West Hillhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Safety | 2.3 | 5.1 |
| Schools | 6.9 | 6.0 |
| Transit Access | 9.5 | 9.0 |
| Grocery Access | 2.3 | 5.4 |
| Parks | 3.7 | 5.7 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| Recreation | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Walkability | 7.2 | 5.7 |
Key metrics
| Hillhurst | West Hillhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $710,000 | $869,000 |
| Median household income | $101,700 | $124,600 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 72.5 | 34.1 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 12 min | 15 min |
| Distance to downtown | 2.0 km | 3.2 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 42,839 m² | 96,100 m² |
| Tree canopy | 16.6% | 20.6% |