Martindale vs Renfrew, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Renfrew edges out Martindale on overall livability (5.0/10 vs 3.8/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Martindale scores higher on safety (5.3 vs 3.1). Renfrew scores higher on walkability (3.6 vs 0.0).
Livability scores
| Martindale | Renfrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Safety | 5.3 | 3.1 |
| Schools | 2.5 | 4.2 |
| Transit Access | 7.4 | 8.1 |
| Grocery Access | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Parks | 3.1 | 6.4 |
| Tree Canopy | 0.9 | 3.0 |
| Recreation | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Walkability | 0.0 | 3.6 |
Key metrics
| Martindale | Renfrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $533,000 | $616,000 |
| Median household income | $98,800 | $95,600 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 31.7 | 59.1 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 5.7/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 24 min | 20 min |
| Distance to downtown | 11.3 km | 3.0 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 32,788 m² | 127,313 m² |
| Tree canopy | 4.5% | 13.5% |