University Heights vs Upper Mount Royal, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Upper Mount Royal edges out University Heights on overall livability (5.0/10 vs 4.7/10) among Calgary neighbourhoods. University Heights scores higher on safety (7.0 vs 4.8). Upper Mount Royal scores higher on schools (8.6 vs 5.3).
Livability scores
| University Heights | Upper Mount Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Safety | 7.0 | 4.8 |
| Schools | 5.3 | 8.6 |
| Transit Access | 7.8 | 8.8 |
| Grocery Access | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Parks | 3.3 | 4.1 |
| Tree Canopy | 5.6 | 7.5 |
| Recreation | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walkability | 7.6 | 6.0 |
Key metrics
| University Heights | Upper Mount Royal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,020,000 | $2,005,000 |
| Median household income | $82,000 | $189,900 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 19.6 | 36.9 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 6.9/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 22 min | 16 min |
| Distance to downtown | 5.2 km | 1.9 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 36,098 m² | 50,745 m² |
| Tree canopy | 24.3% | 32.8% |