Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (38) A+
Monogram Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Caffe Artigiano
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
McIntyre Avenue Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Good Earth Coffeehouse and Bakery
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Good Earth Coffeehouse and Bakery
Coffee Shop
Deville Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Bean Stop
Coffee Shop
Cafe Gravity
Coffee Shop
Peerless Pearl Tea Shop
Coffee Shop
Chatime
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
Coffee Shop
Phil & Sebastian
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Dessert House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Rosso Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (19) A+
Sub Rosa
Nightclub
Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market Cinemas
Cinema
The New Gallery
Art Gallery
Globe Cinema
Cinema
Greta
Nightclub
Calgary Tower
Attraction
Lunchbox Theatre
Theatre Arts
Glenbow Museum
Museum
Vertigo Theatre
Theatre Arts
Famous Five Sculpture
Attraction
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
Martha Cohen Theatre
Theatre Arts
Loch Gallery
Art Gallery
Arts Commons
Theatre Arts
Big Secret Theatre
Theatre Arts
Broken City
Nightclub
ENMAX Main Stage
Theatre Arts
Engineered Air Theatre
Theatre Arts
Max Bell Theatre
Theatre Arts
Commonwealth Bar & Stage
Nightclub
DJD Dance Centre
Theatre Arts
Calgary Opera
Theatre Arts
National Music Centre
Museum
Alberta Ballet
Theatre Arts
Plaza Theatre
Cinema
Food and Drink (59) A+
Subway
Fast Food
Mazaj Shawarma & Juice Bar
Fast Food
Major Tom
Bar
Marcello's Market and Deli
Deli
Crave Cupcakes
Sweets
Local Public Eatery
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Social Beerhaus
Bar
Falafel King
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
The Unicorn
Bar
Sky Deli and Smoke Shop
Deli
Thai Tai
Fast Food
Babylon Qithara
Fast Food
The Bank & Baron
Bar
Kingfisher
Bar
Asian Express Food
Fast Food
The Wednesday Room
Bar
Marble Slab Creamery
Sweets
Jackie's Thai
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Meat & Bread
Fast Food
Eau Claire Pizza
Fast Food
Fitness (6) A+
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Cityscape Crossfit
Gym
UNDRCARD Boxing Studio
Gym
Fukienese Association of Calgary
Community Centre
Team Smandych
Gym
Beltline Aquatic & Fitness Centre
Gym
Saint Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cultural Centre
Community Centre
Rhythm Ride
Gym
CrushCamp
Gym
Studio Sat Nam
Gym
Outdoor Resource Centre
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Crescent Heights Community Hall
Community Centre
Oranj Fitness
Gym
HotShop Spin Studio
Gym
Fitness Depot
Gym
Cliff Bungalow-Mission Community Association
Community Centre
Barry's
Gym
Crew Club Athletics
Gym
Bridgeland-Riverside Community Hall
Community Centre
Urban Athlete
Gym
Groceries (8) A+
Baker's Hut Coffee & Cheesestart
Bakery
Island Foods
Grocery Store
Noypi Meat
Butcher
J:K Produce - Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Grocery Store
Bagelino's
Bakery
Kay's Food Market
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Sunterra Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Amaranth Foods
Health Food
European Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Mari Bake Shop
Bakery
Crave Cupcakes
Bakery
Jelly Modern Doughnuts
Bakery
Artisan Market
Grocery Store
Sunnyside Market
Grocery Store
Ollia Macarons & Tea
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Calgary Co-op Midtown Market
Grocery Store
Urban Fare
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Urban Butcher
Butcher
Peasant Cheese Shop
Cheese
Community Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (29) A+
Devonian Gardens
Park
Harley Hotchkiss Gardens
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Harmony Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Kid's Zone
Playground
South Bow park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Sien Lok Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Prince's Island Park
Park
Olympic Plaza
Park
Unknown Name
Park
West Eau Claire Park
Park
Century Gardens
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Central Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Haultain Park
Park
Shops (58) A+
Map Town
Books
Bell
Electronics
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Simons
Clothing
Vena Nova
Fashion
CORE Shopping Centre
Mall
Sheffield Express
Convenience Store
INS Market
Convenience Store
Bell
Electronics
Breslauer & Warren Jewellers
Fashion
Dollar World
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Brooks Brothers
Clothing
Dollarama
Discount Store
Holt Renfrew
Department Store
Hudson's Bay
Department Store
Dollarama
Discount Store
Lammle's Western Wear
Clothing
John Fluevog Shoes
Shoes
Rogers
Electronics
Winners
Clothing
Viso Beauty Studio & Boutique
Beauty
Eau Claire Market
Mall
Renue
Beauty
Hing Wah Imports
Gift Shop
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Manchester Industrial (A+)

2. Midnapore (A+)

3. Shawnessy (A+)

4. Spruce Cliff (A+)

5. Inglewood (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 21.1% take public transportation in Downtown Calgary.
Public Transit Stops (83)
Stops & Stations A+
5 Avenue & 3 Street SW
Bus Stop
6 Avenue & 2 Street SW
Bus Stop
6 Avenue & 3 Street SW
Bus Stop
4 Avenue & 2 Street SW
Bus Stop
6 Avenue & 3 Street SW
Bus Stop
5 Avenue & 2 Street SW
Bus Stop
5 Avenue & 4 Street SW
Bus Stop
5 Avenue & 1 Street SW
Bus Stop
3 Street Southwest
Transit Station
3 Avenue & 2 Street SW
Bus Stop
5 Avenue & 1 Street SW
Bus Stop
5 Avenue & 5 Street SW
Bus Stop
1 Street & 4 Avenue SW
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
6 Avenue & 4 Street SW
Bus Stop
7 Avenue & 2 Street SW
Bus Stop
1 Street & 6 Avenue SW
Bus Stop
5049|9799
Bus Stop
2 Avenue & 3 Street SW
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
4 Street & 7 Avenue SW
Bus Stop
7 Avenue & 1 Street SW
Bus Stop
1 Street & 7 Avenue SW
Bus Stop
4 Street Southwest
Transit Station
SB 5 St SW & 5 Av SW
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
21.1% A-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Lakeview (A+)

2. Signature Park (A+)

3. Mayland Heights (A+)

4. Parkdale (A+)

5. Signal Hill (A+)

cost of living B-

The cost of living in Downtown Calgary is 95/100 - which is 5% lower than Alberta.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Valleyview (A+)

2. Fairview Industrial (A+)

3. Penbrooke Meadows (A+)

4. Abbeydale (A+)

5. Dover (A+)

crime C-

Downtown Calgary crime rates are 4,816 per 100k, which is 25% lower than Alberta
Property Crime
3,887 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
928 crimes per 100k C
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Altadore (A+)

2. Aspenwoods (A+)

3. Bayview (A+)

4. Bel-Aire (A+)

5. Briar Hill (A+)

employment C-

The median income in Downtown Calgary is $66,115 - which is 30% lower than Alberta.
Med. Household Income
$66,115 F
Unemployment Rate
6.0% D
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Hanson Ranch (A+)

2. Rosedale (A+)

3. Sundance (A+)

4. Mayfair (A+)

5. Elbow Park (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Dental Choice
Dentist
Terra Dental Care
Dentist
Rexall
Pharmacy
Centre Street Dental Clinic
Dentist
Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre
Clinic
Super M Drugs Prescription Service
Pharmacy
Fire Station 1 (Downtown)
Fire Station
LASIK MD
Clinic
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Fire Station 6 (Eau Claire)
Fire Station
Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre
Clinic
Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre
Hospital
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
Orijin Integrated Dentistry
Dentist
Welcome Smile Dental
Dentist
Prevail Psychology
Clinic
Fire Station 2 (Beltline)
Fire Station
Riverwalk Dental
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Rideau Pharmacy
Pharmacy
East Village Dental
Dentist
Chiropractic Family Care Centre
Doctor
Lukes Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Corner Drugstore Inc.
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
See more Downtown Calgary health & safety data

Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Bonavista Downs (A+)

2. Britannia (A+)

3. Cedarbrae (A+)

4. Coventry Hills (A+)

5. Cranston (A+)

housing B-

Downtown Calgary home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Alberta
Home Price
n/a F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A F
Home Affordability
N/A A-
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Bel-Aire (A+)

2. Scarboro (A+)

3. Scarboro - Sunalta West (A+)

4. Aspenwoods (A+)

5. Roxboro (A+)

schools A+

The Downtown Calgary graduation rate is 91% - which is 7% higher than Alberta
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (4) A+
W.H.Cushing Workplace School
Bow Valley College - Airdrie Campus
Bow Valley College - High School Extension
Bow Valley College (Outreach)
Sunnyside School
Italian School of Calgary
St. Monica School
Our Lady of Lourdes
Connaught School
Langevin School
St. Angela Elementary
Calgary Arts Academy
Montessori School of Calgary
Rosedale School
Stanley Jones School
Balmoral School
Hillhurst School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Earl Grey School
Calgary Provincial Writing Centre
Ramsay School
Queen Elizabeth School
Colonel Macleod School
Delta West Academy
MAC Islamic School - Calgary Chapter
High Schools (6) A+
Calgary Chinese Private School
Access Academy
SCcyber E-learning Community
Alberta Chung Wah School
The Chinese Academy
Bow Valley College - Main Campus
Discovering Choices
Project Trust
Alberta Ballet School
St. Mary's High School
Western Canada High School
Crescent Heights High School
Calgary Arts Academy
Swedish Language School
Queen Elizabeth High School
Delta West Academy
Fresh Start Outreach Program
St. Anne Academic Centre
Adolescent Day Treatment Program
The Holy House of Our Lady and St. John
Ecole de la Rose Sauvage
Louise Dean School
Columbia College
North Point School - DSEPS
North Point School for Boys
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Chinook Park (A+)

2. Scarboro (A+)

3. Hillhurst (A+)

4. Sunnyside (A+)

5. Mission (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Royal Oak (A+)

2. Arbour Lake (A+)

3. Belmont (A+)

4. Legacy (A+)

5. Kincora (A+)

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Downtown Calgary, Calgary, AB Area Guide

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Downtown Calgary Area Facts

  • Downtown Calgary has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Downtown Calgary crime rates are 15% higher than the Calgary average
  • Cost of living in Downtown Calgary is 2% higher than the Calgary average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown Calgary? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Devonian Gardens
      Harley Hotchkiss Gardens
      Unknown Name
      Harmony Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Kid's Zone

      Entertainment

      Sub Rosa
      Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market Cinemas
      The New Gallery
      Globe Cinema
      Greta
      Calgary Tower
      Lunchbox Theatre
      Glenbow Museum

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Mazaj Shawarma & Juice Bar
      Major Tom
      Marcello's Market and Deli
      Crave Cupcakes
      Local Public Eatery
      Subway
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown Calgary? Of all people who commute, 21.1% take public transportation in Downtown Calgary.
      Drive to Work
      18%

      29% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      21%

      15% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      24%

      21% higher than the CDN average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown Calgary? The cost of living in Downtown Calgary is 95/100 - which is 5% lower than Alberta.
      Downtown Calgary
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Calgary
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown Calgary? Downtown Calgary crime rates are 4,816, which are 25% lower than Alberta
      Total Crime
      4,816 per 100k people

      14% higher than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      14% higher than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown Calgary? The median income in Downtown Calgary is $66,115 which is 30% lower than Alberta.
      Median household income
      $66,11520% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      76%19% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      7% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown Calgary a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Acadia Dental
      Foothills Medical Centre EMERGENCY ENTRANCE
      Mayfair Diagnostics Crowfoot
      Heritage Smiles Dental
      Harvest Medicine Calgary & Alberta
      Alberta Children's Hospital
      Foothills Medical Centre
      Peter Lougheed Centre of the Calgary General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      London Drugs
      London Drugs
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      London Drugs
      London Drugs
      London Drugs
      Shoppers Drug Mart
      Calgary Co-op Midtown Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Tuscany Health Care Clinic
      Thorncliffe Family Clinic
      Thorncliffe Medical Centre
      Primacy Medical Clinic
      Riverbend Medical Centre
      Shawnessy Medical Clinic
      Bridlewood Medical Clinic
      Humana Medical Clinic

      B- Housing

      What are Downtown Calgary home prices? Downtown Calgary home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Alberta
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the CDN average
      Home Ownership
      27%

      60% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Downtown Calgary Schools

      Does Downtown Calgary have good schools? The Downtown Calgary graduation rate is 91% - which is 7% higher than Alberta
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      51%

      104% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      N/A User Ratings

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      0 total surveys

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