Scarboro vs Upper Mount Royal, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Upper Mount Royal edges out Scarboro on overall livability (5.0/10 vs 4.8/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Scarboro scores higher on parks (5.7 vs 4.1). Upper Mount Royal scores higher on walkability (6.0 vs 3.6).
Livability scores
| Scarboro | Upper Mount Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Safety | 4.4 | 4.8 |
| Schools | 10.0 | 8.6 |
| Transit Access | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Grocery Access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Parks | 5.7 | 4.1 |
| Tree Canopy | 6.2 | 7.5 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 3.6 | 6.0 |
Key metrics
| Scarboro | Upper Mount Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,150,000 | $2,005,000 |
| Median household income | $114,600 | $189,900 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 40.6 | 36.9 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 9.3/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 16 min | 16 min |
| Distance to downtown | 2.5 km | 1.9 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 94,574 m² | 50,745 m² |
| Tree canopy | 27.2% | 32.8% |