Livability Score

76
/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 (4) A+
Good Earth Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Monogram Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Alley
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Brew and Blendz
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Good Earth Cafe
Coffee Shop
Angel's Cappuccino & Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Angel's Cappuccino & Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Good Earth Cafe
Coffee Shop
DeVille
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Second Cup
Coffee Shop
Don't Yell at Me Cafe
Coffee Shop
On The Go
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gus's Cafe & Pizzeria
Coffee Shop
Brew and Blendz
Coffee Shop
Chatime
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) A+
Cineplex VIP Cinemas University District
Cinema
Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
Theatre Arts
University Theatre
Theatre Arts
Landmark Cinemas Market Mall
Cinema
Foothills Stadium
Stadium
McMahon Stadium
Stadium
BABA'S ART Haus
Art Gallery
Jubilations Dinner Theatre
Theatre Arts
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Pumphouse Theatre
Theatre Arts
Zipline
Attraction
Plaza Theatre
Cinema
Skyline Luge
Attraction
Canada Olympic Park
Attraction
4Cats Arts Studio
Theatre Arts
North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre
Theatre Arts
Canada's Sports Hall Of Fame
Museum
ENMAX Main Stage
Theatre Arts
Commonwealth Bar & Stage
Nightclub
Globe Cinema
Cinema
Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market Cinemas
Cinema
Mountain View Bowl
Bowling Alley
Calgary Opera
Theatre Arts
Broken City
Nightclub
Alberta Craft Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (6) A+
BarBurrito
Fast Food
Market Wines
Alcohol
Sesame
Fast Food
Village Ice Cream
Sweets
Five Guys
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Pizza 3000
Fast Food
Dairy Queen / Orange Julius
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Cinnzeo
Sweets
The Last Defence Lounge
Bar
Kobe Beef
Fast Food
Noodle & Grill
Fast Food
Oriental Wok
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Mr. Pretzel
Fast Food
Korean BBQ
Fast Food
Tim Hortons Express
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Opa!
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Black Lounge
Bar
The Den
Bar
Fitness (2) A+
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
YYC Cycle Spin Studio
Gym
Montgomery Community Association Hall
Community Centre
Parkdale Community Association
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Varsity Community Hall and Facilities
Community Centre
St. Andrew's Heights Community Hall
Community Centre
Broadcast Hill Amenity Center
Community Centre
Wildwood Community Cente
Community Centre
Banff Trail Community Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Bowness Seniors' Centre
Community Centre
Irish Cultural Centre
Community Centre
The Yoga Shala
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Spruce Cliff Community Association
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Bow Cliff Seniors
Community Centre
Westgate Community Centre
Community Centre
Capitol Hill Community Centre
Community Centre
Surfset YYC
Gym
Rosscarrock Community Hall
Community Centre
SCA Community Centre
Community Centre
Urban Athlete
Gym
Rosemont Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (2) A+
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
COBS Bread
Bakery
Stuffies Pastries (opening soon)
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Cinnzeo
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Cookies by George
Bakery
Calgary Co-op Brentwood
Grocery Store
FreshCo
Grocery Store
Inifinity Liquor
Grocery Store
Prairie Mill Bread Co.
Bakery
Bowness Health Foods
Health Food
St Lawrence Bagels
Bakery
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Koreana Market
Grocery Store
Goginara Meat Shop
Butcher
African Choice Market
Grocery Store
Sunterra Market
Grocery Store
Calgary Co-op Dalhousie Centre
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
L'apres Midi Bakery & Pastry
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Save-On-Foods
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
NorthMount Plaza
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
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Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Rotary Flames Park
Park
Central Commons Park
Park
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Playground
West Campus Park
Park
University Athletic Park
Park
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Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Park
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Playground
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Park
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Park
Terrace Road School Playground
Playground
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Playground
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Park
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Shops (5) A+
Pet Planet
Pets
Denim & Smith
Hairdresser
Curious Hair
Hairdresser
Almond Nail Bar
Beauty
Foxy Box Laser & Wax Bar
Beauty
Foothills Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Stör
Convenience Store
Husky
Convenience Store
Bookstore
Books
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Apple Store
Electronics
Bell
Electronics
Roots
Clothing
Skechers
Shoes
Levi's
Clothing
Eddie Bauer
Clothing
Saks Off 5th
Department Store
Bluenotes
Clothing
Twisted Goods
Gift Shop
Victoria's Secret
Clothing
Pink
Clothing
Carleton Cards
Gift Shop
Saje Natural Wellness
Gift Shop
Lush
Beauty
HomeSense
Interior Decoration
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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, 16.1% take public transportation in University District.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations A+
Alberta Children's Hospital Station SB
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Alberta Children's Hospital Station NB
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
5411
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Foothills Medical Centre (WB)
Bus Stop
NB Uxbridge DR @ 16 AV NW
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
31st Street NW Station (WB)
Bus Stop
EB Unwin RD @ Usher RD NW
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
16.1% 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 F

The cost of living in University District is 104/100 - which is 4% 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 C+

University District crime rates are 4,097 per 100k, which is 36% lower than Alberta
Property Crime
3,308 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
790 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 F

The median income in University District is $44,431 - which is 53% lower than Alberta.
Med. Household Income
$44,431 F
Unemployment Rate
5.6% 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+
Alberta Children's Hospital
Hospital
Hearing Loss Clinic
Clinic
Fire Station 17 (Varsity)
Fire Station
Holistic Institute of Health and Fertility
Clinic
Foothills Medical Centre
Hospital
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Foothills Medical Centre EMERGENCY ENTRANCE
Hospital
Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre
Clinic
Maximum Potential Physiotherapy
Clinic
Foothills Medical Clinic
Clinic
Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre
Clinic
Greystone Family Dental
Dentist
Medicine Centre Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Doctor for Moms
Doctor
Brentwood Village Dental Clinic
Dentist
Allergy and Asthma Clinic
Clinic
Brentwood Family Medical Centre
Doctor
London Drugs
Pharmacy
Canada Diagnostic Centre, Brentwood
Clinic
Focus Dental
Dentist
Riverview Surgical Centre
Doctor
Harvest Medicine Calgary & Alberta
Hospital
Unknown Name
Clinic
Apex Hearing Systems Ltd.
Clinic
Brentwood Dental Centre
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
See more University District 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 F

University District home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than Alberta
Home Price
n/a B+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A F
Home Affordability
N/A F
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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 University District graduation rate is 95% - which is 13% higher than Alberta
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (1) C-
Dr. Gordon Townsend School
Terrace Road School
Westmount Mid/High School
University School
Wood's Homes School
Young Adult Program
Big Plans for Little Kids
Foothills Academy
Ecole Terre des Jeunes
Christine Meikle School
St. David's United Church
Varsity Acres School
River Valley School
Maria Montessori School
Westmount Elementary School
Banff Trail School
St. Vincent De Paul Elementary Junior High School
Marion Carson School
Brentwood School
F. E. Osborne School
St. Luke Bilingual Elementary School
Captain John Palliser School
Wildwood School
Branton School
Senator Patrick Burns School
High Schools (1) A+
Dr. Gordon Townsend School
FFCA High School Campus
Westmount Mid/High School
Wood's Homes School
Young Adult Program
Foothills Academy
Calgary German Language School Society
Christine Meikle School
William Aberhart High School
Sir Winston Churchill High School
Calgary Quest School
Greek Community School
St. Francis High School
Louise Dean School
Adolescent Day Treatment Program
Westbrook Outreach
Queen Elizabeth High School
Calgary French & International School
Start Outreach
Bowness High School
Berry Creek Community School
Calgary Christian High School
North Point School - DSEPS
North Point School for Boys
Ernest Manning High School
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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+

University District has an overall rating of 91% 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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University District Area Facts

  • University District has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • University District crime rates are 3% lower than the Calgary average
  • Cost of living in University District is 12% higher than the Calgary average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Rotary Flames Park
      Central Commons Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      West Campus Park

      Entertainment

      Cineplex VIP Cinemas University District
      Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall
      University Theatre
      Landmark Cinemas Market Mall
      Foothills Stadium
      McMahon Stadium
      BABA'S ART Haus
      Jubilations Dinner Theatre

      Food & Drink

      BarBurrito
      Market Wines
      Sesame
      Village Ice Cream
      Five Guys
      McDonald's
      Domino's
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University District? Of all people who commute, 16.1% take public transportation in University District.
      Drive to Work
      13%

      33% lower than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      16%

      10% higher than the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      20%

      17% higher than the CDN average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in University District? The cost of living in University District is 104/100 - which is 4% higher than Alberta.
      University District
      104

      4% more 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 University District? University District crime rates are 4,097, which are 36% lower than Alberta
      Total Crime
      4,097 per 100k people

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      3% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      0%

      Year over year crime is n/a

      F Employment

      What is the median income in University District? The median income in University District is $44,431 which is 53% lower than Alberta.
      Median household income
      $44,43146% lower than the CDN average
      In labour force
      65%2% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      13% lower than the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is University District 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

      F Housing

      What are University District home prices? University District 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
      23%

      66% lower than the CDN average

      A+ University District Schools

      Does University District have good schools? The University District graduation rate is 95% - which is 13% higher than Alberta
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      87%

      247% higher than the CDN average

      School test scores
      0%

      100% lower than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is University District a good place to live? University District has an overall rating of 91% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      1 total surveys

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