Varsity vs West Hillhurst, Calgary
A side-by-side livability comparison of two Calgary neighbourhoods.
Varsity and West Hillhurst are evenly matched on overall livability (5.8/10 each) in Calgary. Varsity scores higher on schools (9.0 vs 6.0). West Hillhurst scores higher on recreation (5.0 vs 2.5).
Livability scores
| Varsity | West Hillhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Safety | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Schools | 9.0 | 6.0 |
| Transit Access | 8.1 | 9.0 |
| Grocery Access | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Parks | 7.5 | 5.7 |
| Tree Canopy | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Recreation | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Walkability | 3.3 | 5.7 |
Key metrics
| Varsity | West Hillhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $736,000 | $869,000 |
| Median household income | $98,600 | $124,600 |
| Crime per 1k residents (2yr) | 28.0 | 34.1 |
| Avg school rating (Fraser) | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Est. transit to downtown | 20 min | 15 min |
| Distance to downtown | 8.1 km | 3.2 km |
| Park area per 1k residents | 199,863 m² | 96,100 m² |
| Tree canopy | 20.3% | 20.6% |