Livability Score

78
/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 (1) A+
Bubblemania
Coffee Shop
Peace Beauty Cafe
Coffee Shop
Baya Rica Cafe
Coffee Shop
Baya Rica Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters - Bridgeland
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tea Funny
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Sought and Found Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Rosso Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Good Earth
Coffee Shop
The Dessert House
Coffee Shop
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
Coffee Shop
Peerless Pearl Tea Shop
Coffee Shop
Hear's My Soul Cafe
Coffee Shop
Chatime
Coffee Shop
Kitamba Java
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Cafe Gravity
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
The Bean Stop
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
TELUS Spark Science Centre
Attraction
Siberian Tiger
Attraction
Eurasian Wild Boar
Attraction
Red Pandas
Attraction
Markhor
Attraction
Snow Leopard
Attraction
Prehistoric Park
Attraction
Japanese Serow
Attraction
Japanese Macaque
Attraction
Fort Calgary
Attraction
The New Gallery
Art Gallery
Fort Calgary Interpretive Centre and Offices
Museum
Alpaca
Attraction
Peccary
Attraction
Chilean Flamingos
Attraction
Butterflies
Attraction
Lowland Gorillas
Attraction
Calgary Zoo
Zoo
Dwarf Crocodile
Attraction
Colobus Monkey
Attraction
Mandrills
Attraction
Calgary Zoo
Zoo
National Music Centre
Museum
Big Horn Sheep
Attraction
Cougar
Attraction
Food and Drink (2) C+
Len's Den
Bar
Boogies Burgers
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Cannibale
Bar
Village Ice Cream
Sweets
Peters' Drive-In
Fast Food
Yamato Dessert Cafe
Sweets
Crescent Liquor Store
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Savona Pizzeria
Fast Food
Buzz Buddy Liquor
Alcohol
Nixx
Bar
Panago
Fast Food
Parlour Ice Cream
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
DJ Liquor
Alcohol
Galliano Neighbourhood Pub
Bar
Panago
Fast Food
Liquor Boutique
Alcohol
Freshslice Pizza
Fast Food
Soleil Bistro & Bar
Bar
WOW Chicken (Chinatown)
Fast Food
Banh Mi Thi Thi Vietnamese Submarine
Fast Food
Uza Taiyaki and Ice Cream
Sweets
Fitness (1) A+
Renfrew Community Association
Community Centre
Bridgeland-Riverside Community Hall
Community Centre
Crossroads Community Association
Community Centre
Saint Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cultural Centre
Community Centre
Winston Heights - Mountainview Community Centre
Community Centre
Crescent Heights Community Hall
Community Centre
CrushCamp
Gym
Fukienese Association of Calgary
Community Centre
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre
Community Centre
Tuxedo Park Community Hall
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Cityscape Crossfit
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
CrossFit Pyro
Gym
Pro Fitness Group
Gym
Highland Park Community Centre
Community Centre
UNDRCARD Boxing Studio
Gym
Beltline Aquatic & Fitness Centre
Gym
Team Smandych
Gym
Flip Factory
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Outdoor Resource Centre
Community Centre
Rosemont Community Centre
Community Centre
Rhythm Ride
Gym
Groceries (0) A+
Co-op
Grocery Store
Co-op
Grocery Store
Bridgeland Market
Grocery Store
The Italian Supermarket
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Unimarket
Grocery Store
Lambda Oriental Foods Market
Grocery Store
Lina's Italian Market & Cafe
Grocery Store
Mari Bake Shop
Bakery
MRT Family Foods
Grocery Store
Amandine Bakery
Bakery
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
J:K Produce - Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Grocery Store
Noypi Meat
Butcher
Baker's Hut Coffee & Cheesestart
Bakery
Island Foods
Grocery Store
Canela
Bakery
The Silk Road Spice Merchant
Grocery Store
Sunterra Market
Grocery Store
Byblos Bakery
Bakery
Master Meats
Butcher
Basha Foods International
Grocery Store
Wholesale Club
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Sunnyside Market
Grocery Store
Parks (13) A+
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Park
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Park
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Playground
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Park
Ukrainian Pioneers Park
Park
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Playground
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Beaumont Circus
Park
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Shops (1) C+
#1 Convenience Store
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Doodle Dogs
Pets
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
smartstop 24/7
Convenience Store
Troy Shoppe Jewellers
Fashion
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Willow & Whimsy
Florist
Centre Street Barbers
Hairdresser
Freedom Mobile
Electronics
Bow Cycle E-Bikes
Bicycle
East Village Barbers
Hairdresser
RedBloom Salon
Hairdresser
Davidson Jewels
Fashion
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Super Loonie Stores
Discount Store
who cares?
Clothing
Frilly Lilly
Beauty
Mayland Heights Barber Shop Hairstylist
Hairdresser
Eden Beauty Salon
Beauty
Calgary Protospace
Home Improvement
Far East Shopping Centre
Mall
Winners
Department Store
Unknown Name
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, 9.5% take public transportation in Renfrew.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations B-
Edmonton Trail Station (EB)
Bus Stop
Edmonton Trail Station (WB)
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Centre Street N Station (EB)
Bus Stop
Cold Shot bus terminal
Bus Stop
Bridgeland/Memorial
Transit Station
SB Centre St N @ 16 Ave N
Bus Stop
NB Centre St N @ 16 Ave N
Bus Stop
NB Centre St N @ 17 Ave N
Bus Stop
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Centre Street N Station (WB)
Bus Stop
19th Street NE Station (WB)
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
19th Street NE Station (EB)
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
4 Avenue & 1 Street SE
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Zoo
Transit Station
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
4th Street NW Station (EB)
Bus Stop
Centre Street & 4 Avenue S
Bus Stop
NB Centre St N @ 4 Ave S
Bus Stop
9 Avenue & 7 Street SE
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.5% 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 B-

The cost of living in Renfrew is 94/100 - which is 6% lower than Alberta.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
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+

Renfrew crime rates are 4,075 per 100k, which is 36% lower than Alberta
Property Crime
3,290 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
786 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 Renfrew is $101,286 - which is 7% higher than Alberta.
Med. Household Income
$101,286 B
Unemployment Rate
5.4% C-
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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 (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. C+
Lukes Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Smart Gold Calgary
Dentist
JC Family Dental Clinic
Dentist
Safeway Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Welcome Smile Dental
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
East Village Dental
Dentist
Mayland Medical Centre
Clinic
Rexall
Pharmacy
Riverwalk Dental
Dentist
Fire Station 4 (Vista Heights)
Fire Station
Super M Drugs Prescription Service
Pharmacy
Fire Station 1 (Downtown)
Fire Station
Corner Drugstore Inc.
Pharmacy
Centre Street Dental Clinic
Dentist
Dentist
Dentist
Confluence Dental
Dentist
Integra Naturopathics
Clinic
Dental Choice
Dentist
Inglewood Family Dental
Dentist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Rexall
Pharmacy
I.D.A.
Pharmacy
Terra Dental Care
Dentist
Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre
Clinic
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

Renfrew 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 Renfrew graduation rate is 92% - which is 8% higher than Alberta
School Test Scores
65% C+
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (4) A+
Children's Village School
St. Alphonsus Elementary Junior High School
Stanley Jones School
Colonel Macleod School
Delta West Academy
Mount View School
St. Angela Elementary
Langevin School
Italian School of Calgary
MAC Islamic School - Calgary Chapter
Belfast School
CLS James Fowler Writing Centre
Khalsa School Calgary Educational Foundation
St. Isidore Online School
Balmoral School
Vista Heights School
Northeast Elementary Campus
Georges P. Vanier School
Bow Valley College (Outreach)
Bow Valley College - Airdrie Campus
Bow Valley College - High School Extension
Sir John Franklin School
Renfrew Educational Services - Park Place Centre
Renfrew Educational Services-Janice McTighe Centre
Renfrew Thomas W. Buchanan Centre
High Schools (0) F
Delta West Academy
Swedish Language School
Columbia College
Crescent Heights High School
The Chinese Academy
Calgary Chinese Private School
Bow Valley College - Main Campus
Alberta Chung Wah School
Ecole de la Rose Sauvage
Discovering Choices
Project Trust
The Holy House of Our Lady and St. John
Phoenix Education Foundation
Calgary Arts Academy
Access Academy
SCcyber E-learning Community
Fresh Start Outreach Program
St. Anne Academic Centre
James Fowler High School
St. Mary's High School
Alberta Ballet School
Heritage Christian Academy
Western Canada High School
Janus Academy (Holy Cross Site)
Calgary Islamic School, Akram Jomaa Campus
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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 C+

Renfrew has an overall rating of 67% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes C+
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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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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

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      Entertainment

      TELUS Spark Science Centre
      Siberian Tiger
      Eurasian Wild Boar
      Red Pandas
      Markhor
      Snow Leopard
      Prehistoric Park
      Japanese Serow

      Food & Drink

      Len's Den
      Boogies Burgers
      Taco Bell
      Subway
      Cannibale
      Village Ice Cream
      Peters' Drive-In
      Yamato Dessert Cafe

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Renfrew? Of all people who commute, 9.5% take public transportation in Renfrew.
      Drive to Work
      46%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      3% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the CDN average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Renfrew? The cost of living in Renfrew is 94/100 - which is 6% lower than Alberta.
      Renfrew
      94

      6% 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 Renfrew? Renfrew crime rates are 4,075, which are 36% lower than Alberta
      Total Crime
      4,075 per 100k people

      4% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      4% 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 Renfrew? The median income in Renfrew is $101,286 which is 7% higher than Alberta.
      Median household income
      $101,28623% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      83%29% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      16% lower than the CDN average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Renfrew a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 Renfrew home prices? Renfrew 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
      62%

      8% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Renfrew Schools

      Does Renfrew have good schools? The Renfrew graduation rate is 92% - which is 8% higher than Alberta
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      10% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      43%

      71% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      65%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Renfrew a good place to live? Renfrew has an overall rating of 67% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      67%

      2 total surveys

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