Patterson vs Valley Ridge, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Patterson edges out Valley Ridge on overall livability (4.4/10 vs 4.0/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Patterson scores higher on transit access (4.2 vs 2.6). Valley Ridge scores higher on safety (9.9 vs 7.7).
Livability scores
| Patterson | Valley Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.4 | 4.0 |
| Safety | 7.7 | 9.9 |
| Schools | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Transit Access | 4.2 | 2.6 |
| Grocery Access | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Parks | 8.9 | 7.7 |
| Tree Canopy | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.7 | 0.0 |
Key metrics
| Patterson | Valley Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $494,250 | $779,500 |
| Median household income | $98,900 | $146,700 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 15.9 | 8.4 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 43 min | 52 min |
| Distance to downtown | 7.8 km | 13.9 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 351,471 m² | 213,102 m² |
| Tree canopy | 32.6% | 28.6% |