Calgary 85 Exceptional
Calgary Livability #6 ranked city in Alberta#79 ranked city in CanadaRanks better than 99% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Calgary

PROS
  • Amenities

    An abundance of amenities, including restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores and fitness facilities, are conveniently situated within walking distance of the area.

  • Commute

    High commute scores indicates that public transit should be easily accessible in this area and the average commute time to work is less than average.

  • Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.

CONS
  • Ratings

    AreaVibes conducted surveys and polls with locals who live in the area. The results were not favorable for walkability of amenities, parks, public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

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      Calgary transportation information

      Statistic Calgary Alberta National
      Workers who drive to work43.5%46.9%40.0%
      Workers who carpool3.2%3.1%3.0%
      Workers who take public transit9.7%6.2%7.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.1%0.8%0.8%
      Workers who walk3.2%2.8%3.2%
      Source: The Calgary, AB data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.