Signal Hill vs West Springs, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Signal Hill edges out West Springs on overall livability (4.5/10 vs 4.3/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Signal Hill scores higher on recreation (2.5 vs 0.0). West Springs scores higher on safety (9.0 vs 7.0).
Livability scores
| Signal Hill | West Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Safety | 7.0 | 9.0 |
| Schools | 8.2 | 9.9 |
| Transit Access | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Grocery Access | 7.7 | 5.4 |
| Parks | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Tree Canopy | 1.9 | 2.6 |
| Recreation | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 1.6 | 0.7 |
Key metrics
| Signal Hill | West Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $833,500 | $850,000 |
| Median household income | $119,300 | $162,300 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 19.7 | 10.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 8.2/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 50 min | 47 min |
| Distance to downtown | 7.7 km | 9.6 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 43,662 m² | 39,513 m² |
| Tree canopy | 8.7% | 11.8% |