Thorncliffe vs Willow Park, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Thorncliffe edges out Willow Park on overall livability (4.0/10 vs 3.4/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. Thorncliffe scores higher on transit access (7.4 vs 4.7). Willow Park scores higher on grocery access (6.2 vs 4.6).
Livability scores
| Thorncliffe | Willow Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Safety | 4.4 | 3.5 |
| Schools | 2.9 | 0.9 |
| Transit Access | 7.4 | 4.7 |
| Grocery Access | 4.6 | 6.2 |
| Parks | 5.4 | 4.2 |
| Tree Canopy | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Recreation | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 1.2 | 1.3 |
Key metrics
| Thorncliffe | Willow Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $571,500 | $742,000 |
| Median household income | $77,800 | $115,600 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 41.4 | 52.5 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 5.8/10 | 5.0/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 24 min | 40 min |
| Distance to downtown | 6.6 km | 9.9 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 82,818 m² | 51,200 m² |
| Tree canopy | 15.1% | 16.5% |