Montgomery vs Renfrew, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Montgomery edges out Renfrew on overall livability (5.7/10 vs 5.0/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Montgomery scores higher on parks (10.0 vs 6.4). Renfrew scores higher on safety (3.1 vs 1.9).
Livability scores
| Montgomery | Renfrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5.7 | 5.0 |
| Safety | 1.9 | 3.1 |
| Schools | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Transit Access | 7.2 | 8.1 |
| Grocery Access | 4.6 | 1.5 |
| Parks | 10.0 | 6.4 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| Recreation | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Walkability | 4.2 | 3.6 |
Key metrics
| Montgomery | Renfrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $699,000 | $616,000 |
| Median household income | $89,800 | $95,600 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 82.2 | 59.1 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.3/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 25 min | 20 min |
| Distance to downtown | 7.1 km | 3.0 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 659,687 m² | 127,313 m² |
| Tree canopy | 14.9% | 13.5% |