Meadowlark Park vs University District, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
University District edges out Meadowlark Park on overall livability (4.2/10 vs 3.8/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Meadowlark Park scores higher on transit access (8.6 vs 7.1). University District scores higher on safety (2.8 vs 0.0).
Livability scores
| Meadowlark Park | University District | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| Safety | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| Schools | 5.7 | 7.3 |
| Transit Access | 8.6 | 7.1 |
| Grocery Access | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Parks | 5.7 | 6.4 |
| Tree Canopy | 2.4 | 1.0 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 6.8 | 7.6 |
Key metrics
| Meadowlark Park | University District | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $776,000 | $455,000 |
| Median household income | $80,700 | $84,200 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 409.8 | 64.6 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.0/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 17 min | 26 min |
| Distance to downtown | 5.2 km | 6.2 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 93,682 m² | 127,708 m² |
| Tree canopy | 10.9% | 5.1% |