Mckenzie Lake vs Royal Oak, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Mckenzie Lake edges out Royal Oak on overall livability (3.0/10 vs 2.8/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Mckenzie Lake scores higher on tree canopy (2.7 vs 1.3). Royal Oak scores higher on safety (10.0 vs 9.0).
Livability scores
| Mckenzie Lake | Royal Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Safety | 9.0 | 10.0 |
| Schools | 3.3 | 4.2 |
| Transit Access | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Grocery Access | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Parks | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Tree Canopy | 2.7 | 1.3 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Key metrics
| Mckenzie Lake | Royal Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $732,000 | $734,500 |
| Median household income | $134,900 | $134,200 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 11.0 | 7.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.0/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 48 min | 53 min |
| Distance to downtown | 15.8 km | 15.3 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 51,815 m² | 50,377 m² |
| Tree canopy | 12.3% | 6.4% |