Southview vs Vista Heights, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Southview edges out Vista Heights on overall livability (3.2/10 vs 2.8/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Southview scores higher on tree canopy (3.2 vs 1.3). Vista Heights scores higher on safety (3.1 vs 0.0).
Livability scores
| Southview | Vista Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Safety | 0.0 | 3.1 |
| Schools | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Transit Access | 8.6 | 7.9 |
| Grocery Access | 3.1 | 1.5 |
| Parks | 8.7 | 7.3 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.2 | 1.3 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 0.6 | 1.1 |
Key metrics
| Southview | Vista Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $530,250 | $529,000 |
| Median household income | $68,500 | $74,500 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 143.2 | 58.7 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 5.1/10 | 4.5/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 17 min | 21 min |
| Distance to downtown | 5.4 km | 4.8 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 325,550 m² | 181,011 m² |
| Tree canopy | 14.5% | 6.1% |