Sandstone Valley vs Somerset, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Somerset edges out Sandstone Valley on overall livability (3.8/10 vs 3.1/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Sandstone Valley scores higher on parks (3.6 vs 2.4). Somerset scores higher on recreation (2.5 vs 0.0).
Livability scores
| Sandstone Valley | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.1 | 3.8 |
| Safety | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Schools | 5.9 | 7.2 |
| Transit Access | 4.0 | 6.4 |
| Grocery Access | 1.5 | 2.3 |
| Parks | 3.6 | 2.4 |
| Tree Canopy | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 0.3 | 0.6 |
Key metrics
| Sandstone Valley | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $627,000 | $583,000 |
| Median household income | $101,900 | $100,400 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 16.9 | 16.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.2/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 44 min | 30 min |
| Distance to downtown | 10.5 km | 16.3 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 39,978 m² | 24,606 m² |
| Tree canopy | 9.8% | 6.9% |