Livability Score

86
/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 (7) A+
WholeLifeGo
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Hexagon Board Game Cafe
Coffee Shop
Regal Cat Café
Coffee Shop
JusFruit
Coffee Shop
Espresso Cafe
Coffee Shop
Higher Ground Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Roasterie
Coffee Shop
Deville Coffee
Coffee Shop
Oolong Tea House
Coffee Shop
Vendome Cafe
Coffee Shop
Vintage Caffeine Co.
Coffee Shop
Rendezvous Cafe
Coffee Shop
Pearl Fantasy
Coffee Shop
Alforno Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Super Smash Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Loophole Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
TeaBubz
Coffee Shop
Sunflower Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) A+
Plaza Theatre
Cinema
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Theatre Arts
ENMAX Main Stage
Theatre Arts
Pumphouse Theatre
Theatre Arts
Globe Cinema
Cinema
Commonwealth Bar & Stage
Nightclub
Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market Cinemas
Cinema
Broken City
Nightclub
Calgary Opera
Theatre Arts
Sub Rosa
Nightclub
The New Gallery
Art Gallery
Loch Gallery
Art Gallery
Greta
Nightclub
McMahon Stadium
Stadium
Calgary Tower
Attraction
Lunchbox Theatre
Theatre Arts
Vertigo Theatre
Theatre Arts
Glenbow Museum
Museum
Famous Five Sculpture
Attraction
Jack Singer Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Foothills Stadium
Stadium
Martha Cohen Theatre
Theatre Arts
Arts Commons
Theatre Arts
Big Secret Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (8) A+
Kensington Wine Market
Alcohol
Shawarma and Falafel City
Fast Food
Chicken on the Way
Fast Food
Royal Kabab Express
Fast Food
Spirits of Kensington
Alcohol
Urban Cellars
Alcohol
Kensington Pub
Bar
Shawarma station
Fast Food
Winebar Kensington
Bar
Made by Marcus
Sweets
Calgary Co-op Wine Spirits Beer Mewata Station
Alcohol
Upper Deck Public House
Bar
Bell's Pizza
Fast Food
Liquor Central
Alcohol
Amato Gelato
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Dave's Liquor Store
Alcohol
Kabul Lounge
Fast Food
Pizza 73
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Bacchus 5th Karaoke
Bar
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Wine Tales
Alcohol
The Comedy Cave
Bar
A Wish Cake & Cafe
Sweets
Fitness (5) A+
Urban Athlete
Gym
Fitness Depot
Gym
Oranj Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Outdoor Resource Centre
Community Centre
The Yoga Shala
Gym
Sunalta Community Association
Community Centre
Capitol Hill Community Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Crescent Heights Community Hall
Community Centre
Banff Trail Community Centre
Community Centre
Scarboro Community Association
Community Centre
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre
Community Centre
Team Smandych
Gym
League
Gym
St. Andrew's Heights Community Hall
Community Centre
UNDRCARD Boxing Studio
Gym
Crete Society of Calgary
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Rosemont Community Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Fukienese Association of Calgary
Community Centre
Studio Sat Nam
Gym
Cityscape Crossfit
Gym
Beltline Aquatic & Fitness Centre
Gym
Groceries (4) A+
Peasant Cheese Shop
Cheese
COBS Bread
Bakery
Sunnyside Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Artisan Market
Grocery Store
Crave Cupcakes
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Kay's Food Market
Grocery Store
Arirang Oriental Foods
Grocery Store
Community Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Korean Bakery
Bakery
Calgary Co-op Midtown Market
Grocery Store
Bagelino's
Bakery
Island Foods
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Sunterra Market
Grocery Store
Boyd's Lobster Shop
Seafood
Inifinity Liquor
Grocery Store
Global Variety Store
Grocery Store
Jelly Modern Doughnuts
Bakery
St Lawrence Bagels
Bakery
Urban Fare
Grocery Store
Baker's Hut Coffee & Cheesestart
Bakery
Ollia Macarons & Tea
Bakery
COBS Bread
Bakery
Parks (15) A+
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Senator Patrick Burns Rock Gardens
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Paul (Smokey) Wilkinson Park
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Broadview Road & 16th Street Park
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Shops (19) A+
Tania MediSpa
Beauty
Light House Barber Shop
Hairdresser
A Birkenstock Sandals
Shoes
Shell Select
Convenience Store
Splash of Fashion
Clothing
Canary Goods
Houseware
Metro Element
Furniture
Lather Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Kensington Dollar Plus Store
Discount Store
The Urban Shave Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Victoria Nails and Spa
Beauty
The Goldsmiths
Fashion
Geo's Hair Joint
Hairdresser
Pages
Books
Ridleys Cycle
Bicycle
Spirit Wares
Houseware
InGear Store
Fashion
The New Forest
Pets
FYidoctors
Optician
Ari + Blair Salon
Hairdresser
Hillhurst Hardware
Home Improvement
Trend Fashions LTD.
Clothing
Kismet Clothing & Jewellery
Clothing
Purr Petite
Clothing
kolor twist Hair Salon
Hairdresser
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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, 10.6% take public transportation in Hillhurst.
Public Transit Stops (17)
Stops & Stations A+
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14 Street & Kensington Road NW
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Sunnyside
Transit Station
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SAIT/AUArts/Jubilee
Transit Station
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6 Avenue & 11 Street SW
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5 Avenue & 9 Street SW
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4 Avenue & 8 Street SW
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Lion's Park
Bus Stop
6 Avenue & 9 Street SW
Bus Stop
Downtown West–Kerby
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.6% B
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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 D-

The cost of living in Hillhurst is 102/100 - which is 2% higher 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 B

Hillhurst crime rates are 3,384 per 100k, which is 47% lower than Alberta
Property Crime
2,732 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
652 crimes per 100k B+
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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 A

The median income in Hillhurst is $100,502 - which is 6% higher than Alberta.
Med. Household Income
$100,502 B
Unemployment Rate
6.2% 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 (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Riley Park Health Centre
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre
Clinic
Dentrix Dental Care
Dentist
Fire Station 6 (Eau Claire)
Fire Station
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Fire Station 10 (Briar Hill)
Fire Station
Pharmasave
Pharmacy
LASIK MD
Clinic
Storwick & Associates Dermatology & Laser Clinic
Clinic
Calgary Co-op Midtown Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Station 2 (Beltline)
Fire Station
Kensington Clinic
Clinic
Prevail Psychology
Clinic
Terra Dental Care
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Parkdale Periodontics
Clinic
Aveiro Sleep
Clinic
Cascade Prosthetic Services
Clinic
Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre
Clinic
Cascade Orthotics
Clinic
Rexall
Pharmacy
Mount Royal Dental Centre
Dentist
Kingsview Dental
Dentist
Rexall
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
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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

Hillhurst home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Alberta
Home Price
n/a C
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 Hillhurst graduation rate is 95% - which is 12% higher than Alberta
School Test Scores
76% B+
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (3) A+
Hillhurst School
Queen Elizabeth School
AADAC Youth Services
Sunnyside School
Rosedale School
Calgary Provincial Writing Centre
Briar Hill School
King George School
Connaught School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Capitol Hill School
Ecole St. Pius X School
Branton School
Sunalta School
Balmoral School
Maria Montessori School
W.H.Cushing Workplace School
St. Joseph Elementary Junior High School
Westmount Elementary School
Bow Valley College - Airdrie Campus
Bow Valley College - High School Extension
Italian School of Calgary
Bow Valley College (Outreach)
Alex Ferguson School
St. Monica School
High Schools (1) A+
Queen Elizabeth High School
Adolescent Day Treatment Program
Louise Dean School
Alberta Ballet School
Crescent Heights High School
Access Academy
SCcyber E-learning Community
Calgary Chinese Private School
Swedish Language School
The Chinese Academy
Alberta Chung Wah School
Western Canada High School
Ecole de la Rose Sauvage
Bow Valley College - Main Campus
William Aberhart High School
Discovering Choices
Project Trust
St. Mary's High School
Calgary Quest School
North Point School - DSEPS
North Point School for Boys
Westmount Mid/High School
St. Francis High School
Greek Community School
Foothills Academy
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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+)

ratings A+

Hillhurst has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes 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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Hillhurst Area Facts

  • Hillhurst has a Livability Score of 86/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Hillhurst crime rates are 20% lower than the Calgary average
  • Cost of living in Hillhurst is 10% higher than the Calgary average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

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      Riley Park
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      Entertainment

      Plaza Theatre
      Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
      ENMAX Main Stage
      Pumphouse Theatre
      Globe Cinema
      Commonwealth Bar & Stage
      Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market Cinemas
      Broken City

      Food & Drink

      Kensington Wine Market
      Shawarma and Falafel City
      Chicken on the Way
      Royal Kabab Express
      Spirits of Kensington
      Urban Cellars
      Kensington Pub
      Shawarma station

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Hillhurst? Of all people who commute, 10.6% take public transportation in Hillhurst.
      Drive to Work
      32%

      15% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      11%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      12%

      9% higher than the CDN average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hillhurst? The cost of living in Hillhurst is 102/100 - which is 2% higher than Alberta.
      Hillhurst
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Calgary
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Canada
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hillhurst? Hillhurst crime rates are 3,384, which are 47% lower than Alberta
      Total Crime
      3,384 per 100k people

      20% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      20% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Hillhurst? The median income in Hillhurst is $100,502 which is 6% higher than Alberta.
      Median household income
      $100,50222% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      79%23% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      4% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Hillhurst 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 Hillhurst home prices? Hillhurst 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
      51%

      25% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Hillhurst Schools

      Does Hillhurst have good schools? The Hillhurst graduation rate is 95% - which is 12% higher than Alberta
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      13% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      57%

      128% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      76%

      15% higher than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Hillhurst a good place to live? Hillhurst has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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