New Brighton vs Royal Oak, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
New Brighton edges out Royal Oak on overall livability (2.9/10 vs 2.8/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. New Brighton scores higher on recreation (5.0 vs 0.0). Royal Oak scores higher on safety (10.0 vs 8.6).
Livability scores
| New Brighton | Royal Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Safety | 8.6 | 10.0 |
| Schools | 3.3 | 4.2 |
| Transit Access | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Grocery Access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Parks | 3.0 | 4.1 |
| Tree Canopy | 0.6 | 1.3 |
| Recreation | 5.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Key metrics
| New Brighton | Royal Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $639,500 | $734,500 |
| Median household income | $127,400 | $134,200 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 12.3 | 7.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.0/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 54 min | 53 min |
| Distance to downtown | 16.3 km | 15.3 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 31,605 m² | 50,377 m² |
| Tree canopy | 3.3% | 6.4% |