Oakridge vs Silver Springs, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Silver Springs edges out Oakridge on overall livability (4.5/10 vs 4.2/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Oakridge scores higher on schools (6.6 vs 5.6). Silver Springs scores higher on parks (8.3 vs 4.4).
Livability scores
| Oakridge | Silver Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Safety | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Schools | 6.6 | 5.6 |
| Transit Access | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Grocery Access | 3.8 | 3.1 |
| Parks | 4.4 | 8.3 |
| Tree Canopy | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Recreation | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 0.4 | 1.0 |
Key metrics
| Oakridge | Silver Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $788,000 | $731,500 |
| Median household income | $116,000 | $108,400 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 18.3 | 15.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 42 min | 48 min |
| Distance to downtown | 9.4 km | 10.9 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 55,795 m² | 273,224 m² |
| Tree canopy | 20.4% | 20.1% |