Mckenzie Lake vs Rocky Ridge, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Rocky Ridge edges out Mckenzie Lake on overall livability (3.2/10 vs 3.0/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Mckenzie Lake scores higher on transit access (3.3 vs 2.1). Rocky Ridge scores higher on parks (5.3 vs 4.2).
Livability scores
| Mckenzie Lake | Rocky Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Safety | 9.0 | 9.8 |
| Schools | 3.3 | 4.2 |
| Transit Access | 3.3 | 2.1 |
| Grocery Access | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Parks | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Tree Canopy | 2.7 | 2.0 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.5 | 1.0 |
Key metrics
| Mckenzie Lake | Rocky Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $732,000 | $697,000 |
| Median household income | $134,900 | $125,600 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 11.0 | 8.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.0/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 48 min | 55 min |
| Distance to downtown | 15.8 km | 16.6 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 51,815 m² | 80,211 m² |
| Tree canopy | 12.3% | 9.3% |