Seton vs Southwood, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Southwood edges out Seton on overall livability (4.0/10 vs 3.2/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Seton scores higher on parks (6.8 vs 4.4). Southwood scores higher on schools (9.6 vs 6.0).
Livability scores
| Seton | Southwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.2 | 4.0 |
| Safety | 1.4 | 2.7 |
| Schools | 6.0 | 9.6 |
| Transit Access | 2.3 | 4.3 |
| Grocery Access | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Parks | 6.8 | 4.4 |
| Tree Canopy | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Recreation | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Key metrics
| Seton | Southwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $464,000 | $609,750 |
| Median household income | $118,000 | $83,400 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 94.2 | 65.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 7.2/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 54 min | 42 min |
| Distance to downtown | 21.0 km | 9.7 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 147,283 m² | 55,817 m² |
| Tree canopy | 0.7% | 11.5% |