Manchester vs South Calgary, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
South Calgary edges out Manchester on overall livability (4.2/10 vs 2.9/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Manchester scores higher on walkability (3.3 vs 2.3). South Calgary scores higher on grocery access (3.8 vs 0.8).
Livability scores
| Manchester | South Calgary | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.9 | 4.2 |
| Safety | 0.8 | 3.4 |
| Schools | 9.2 | 9.5 |
| Transit Access | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Grocery Access | 0.8 | 3.8 |
| Parks | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Tree Canopy | 1.0 | 3.2 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 3.3 | 2.3 |
Key metrics
| Manchester | South Calgary | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,750 | $598,000 |
| Median household income | $50,200 | $96,600 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 111.6 | 53.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 8.6/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 19 min | 20 min |
| Distance to downtown | 4.2 km | 3.0 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 6,150 m² | 13,890 m² |
| Tree canopy | 4.7% | 14.5% |