Richmond vs University Heights, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
University Heights edges out Richmond on overall livability (4.7/10 vs 3.6/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. University Heights scores higher on walkability (7.6 vs 3.3).
Livability scores
| Richmond | University Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.6 | 4.7 |
| Safety | 4.2 | 7.0 |
| Schools | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Transit Access | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Grocery Access | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Parks | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.5 | 5.6 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 3.3 | 7.6 |
Key metrics
| Richmond | University Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $852,000 | $1,020,000 |
| Median household income | $111,200 | $82,000 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 43.6 | 19.6 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.9/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 21 min | 22 min |
| Distance to downtown | 3.5 km | 5.2 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 43,031 m² | 36,098 m² |
| Tree canopy | 15.5% | 24.3% |