Kingsland vs Thorncliffe, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Kingsland edges out Thorncliffe on overall livability (4.4/10 vs 4.0/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Kingsland scores higher on schools (5.7 vs 2.9). Thorncliffe scores higher on parks (5.4 vs 2.5).
Livability scores
| Kingsland | Thorncliffe | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.4 | 4.0 |
| Safety | 3.2 | 4.4 |
| Schools | 5.7 | 2.9 |
| Transit Access | 8.3 | 7.4 |
| Grocery Access | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Parks | 2.5 | 5.4 |
| Tree Canopy | 2.9 | 3.4 |
| Recreation | 5.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 2.8 | 1.2 |
Key metrics
| Kingsland | Thorncliffe | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $644,000 | $571,500 |
| Median household income | $69,400 | $77,800 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 57.8 | 41.4 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.0/10 | 5.8/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 19 min | 24 min |
| Distance to downtown | 6.4 km | 6.6 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 26,299 m² | 82,818 m² |
| Tree canopy | 12.9% | 15.1% |