Lower Mount Royal vs Mission, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Mission edges out Lower Mount Royal on overall livability (5.4/10 vs 4.1/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Lower Mount Royal scores higher on grocery access (1.5 vs 0.0). Mission scores higher on tree canopy (7.4 vs 3.6).
Livability scores
| Lower Mount Royal | Mission | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.1 | 5.4 |
| Safety | 2.8 | 3.4 |
| Schools | 8.6 | 9.9 |
| Transit Access | 9.3 | 10.0 |
| Grocery Access | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Parks | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.6 | 7.4 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 6.9 | 8.8 |
Key metrics
| Lower Mount Royal | Mission | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $305,500 | $321,000 |
| Median household income | $60,600 | $72,500 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 63.5 | 53.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 8.3/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 13 min | 7 min |
| Distance to downtown | 1.3 km | 1.3 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 194 m² | 37,954 m² |
| Tree canopy | 16.0% | 32.1% |