South Calgary vs Southwood, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
South Calgary edges out Southwood on overall livability (4.2/10 vs 4.0/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. South Calgary scores higher on transit access (8.1 vs 4.3). Southwood scores higher on parks (4.4 vs 0.9).
Livability scores
| South Calgary | Southwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Safety | 3.4 | 2.7 |
| Schools | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Transit Access | 8.1 | 4.3 |
| Grocery Access | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| Parks | 0.9 | 4.4 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Recreation | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 2.3 | 1.6 |
Key metrics
| South Calgary | Southwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $598,000 | $609,750 |
| Median household income | $96,600 | $83,400 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 53.5 | 65.8 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 8.7/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 20 min | 42 min |
| Distance to downtown | 3.0 km | 9.7 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 13,890 m² | 55,817 m² |
| Tree canopy | 14.5% | 11.5% |