Parkdale vs University Heights, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Parkdale edges out University Heights on overall livability (4.8/10 vs 4.7/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Parkdale scores higher on parks (6.9 vs 3.3). University Heights scores higher on safety (7.0 vs 5.2).
Livability scores
| Parkdale | University Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Safety | 5.2 | 7.0 |
| Schools | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Transit Access | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Grocery Access | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Parks | 6.9 | 3.3 |
| Tree Canopy | 4.7 | 5.6 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 7.8 | 7.6 |
Key metrics
| Parkdale | University Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $890,500 | $1,020,000 |
| Median household income | $111,800 | $82,000 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 32.6 | 19.6 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.9/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 18 min | 22 min |
| Distance to downtown | 4.9 km | 5.2 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 152,900 m² | 36,098 m² |
| Tree canopy | 20.6% | 24.3% |