Parkland vs Valley Ridge, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Valley Ridge edges out Parkland on overall livability (4.0/10 vs 3.4/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Valley Ridge scores higher on parks (7.7 vs 5.9).
Livability scores
| Parkland | Valley Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.4 | 4.0 |
| Safety | 8.2 | 9.9 |
| Schools | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| Transit Access | 1.9 | 2.6 |
| Grocery Access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Parks | 5.9 | 7.7 |
| Tree Canopy | 5.2 | 6.5 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Key metrics
| Parkland | Valley Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $825,500 | $779,500 |
| Median household income | $129,800 | $146,700 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 14.0 | 8.4 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.2/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 56 min | 52 min |
| Distance to downtown | 14.0 km | 13.9 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 102,595 m² | 213,102 m² |
| Tree canopy | 22.8% | 28.6% |