Ogden vs Varsity, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Varsity edges out Ogden on overall livability (5.8/10 vs 5.6/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Ogden scores higher on recreation (7.5 vs 2.5). Varsity scores higher on walkability (3.3 vs 0.6).
Livability scores
| Ogden | Varsity | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Safety | 5.0 | 5.8 |
| Schools | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Transit Access | 7.1 | 8.1 |
| Grocery Access | 4.6 | 5.4 |
| Parks | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Recreation | 7.5 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 0.6 | 3.3 |
Key metrics
| Ogden | Varsity | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $511,500 | $736,000 |
| Median household income | $77,700 | $98,600 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 34.4 | 28.0 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 8.6/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 26 min | 20 min |
| Distance to downtown | 7.4 km | 8.1 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 192,204 m² | 199,863 m² |
| Tree canopy | 15.8% | 20.3% |