Riverbend vs Scenic Acres, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Scenic Acres edges out Riverbend on overall livability (4.6/10 vs 3.8/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Riverbend scores higher on grocery access (1.5 vs 0.0). Scenic Acres scores higher on recreation (2.5 vs 0.0).
Livability scores
| Riverbend | Scenic Acres | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| Safety | 7.6 | 8.1 |
| Schools | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| Transit Access | 5.2 | 7.1 |
| Grocery Access | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Parks | 6.6 | 8.7 |
| Tree Canopy | 2.8 | 3.9 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 1.3 | 0.9 |
Key metrics
| Riverbend | Scenic Acres | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $629,000 | $767,500 |
| Median household income | $118,900 | $134,900 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 16.5 | 14.1 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.8/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 37 min | 26 min |
| Distance to downtown | 8.7 km | 12.9 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 139,204 m² | 324,765 m² |
| Tree canopy | 12.8% | 17.1% |