Livability Score

83
/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 B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Teaja Organic
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ruca’s
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
London Fog Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mythic Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Hearts Choices Thai Vegan Cafe & Store
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Jugo Juice
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
In-Definite Arts
Theatre Arts
Trico Family Wellness Centre (formerly The Family Leisure Centre)
Water Park
Chinook Bowladrome
Bowling Alley
Scotiabank Theatre Chinook
Cinema
Chinook Carousel
Theme Park
Century Bowling
Bowling Alley
Canyon Meadows Cinemas
Cinema
Gasoline Alley
Museum
Rose Diamond
Stadium
Heritage Park
Theme Park
Heritage Park
Attraction
Food and Drink (6) A-
McDonald's
Fast Food
Liquor Depot
Alcohol
Papa John's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Liqour Depot
Alcohol
Little Caesars
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Partners
Bar
Quiznos
Fast Food
Mucho Burrito
Fast Food
Co-op Liquor Store
Alcohol
Taco Time
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Solo Liquor
Alcohol
Jerusalem Shawarma
Fast Food
Lindt
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Thai Express
Fast Food
Tang
Fast Food
Sushi Shop
Fast Food
Jugo Juice
Fast Food
Opa
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Riverbend Community Centre
Community Centre
Ogden 50+ Activity Centre
Community Centre
WillowRidge Community Centre
Community Centre
Fairview Community Centre
Community Centre
Bonavista Downs Community Hall
Community Centre
Queensland Community Centre
Community Centre
Kingsland Community Centre
Community Centre
Barre West Studio
Gym
Calgary Foothills Soccer Performance Center
Gym
30 Minute Hit
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Haysboro Community Hall
Community Centre
Meadowlark Park Community Hall
Community Centre
One for All Fitness Southeast
Gym
Canyon Meadows Community Centre
Community Centre
Canyon Glen
Community Centre
World Health
Gym
Windsor Park Community Centre
Community Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Gym
Deer Run Community Centre
Community Centre
Lagree
Gym
Parkhill Stanley Park Community Association
Community Centre
Dover Community Centre
Community Centre
Parkland Community Hall
Community Centre
Braeside Community Centre
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Sobeys
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Calgary Co-op Quarry Park
Grocery Store
Les Moulins La Fayette
Bakery
Superstore Deerfoot Meadows
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercentre
Grocery Store
Bootsma Bakery
Bakery
The Better Butcher
Butcher
Polcan Meat Products & Delicatessen
Butcher
Spinelli Italian Centre Shop
Grocery Store
Calgary Co-op Macleod Trail
Grocery Store
Save-on-Foods
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Blu Seafood & Market
Seafood
Safeway
Grocery Store
Yummy Russia
Grocery Store
Urban Butcher
Butcher
Safeway
Grocery Store
Crave Cupcakes
Bakery
North Sea Fish Market
Seafood
Springbank Cheese Co.
Cheese
COBS Bread
Bakery
Sons Bakery
Bakery
M&M Food Market
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
Grocery Store
Parks (49) A+
Riverbirch Park
Park
Carburn Park
Park
South Hill Mobile Park Playground
Playground
City of Calgary Parks, Blackfoot Depot
Park
Beaverdam Flats
Park
Acadia Athletic Park
Park
2004 BP Birthplace Forest
Park
Willow Park Gardens Park
Park
Old Refinery Park
Park
Lake Bonivista School Field
Park
St. Boniface School
Park
Kingsland Dry Pond
Park
Singh Hari Park
Playground
Lake Bonavista
Park
City of Calgary Parks Depot
Park
Sam Livingston Play Ground
Playground
Sam Livingston play ground
Playground
Kingsland Gardens Courtyard
Park
Andrew Sibbald Field
Park
Krazy Monkey Indoor Playground
Playground
Manchester Playground
Playground
Loomis Park
Park
Milton Williams Memorial Park
Park
Lake Bonavista Play Ground
Playground
Chinook Park Playground
Playground
Shops (7) A+
Freedom Mobile
Electronics
Azalea Nail Boutique
Beauty
Pet Valu
Pets
The Eyewear Place
Optician
Oishii Sushi
Discount Store
Riverbend General Store
Home Improvement
Hair Tec Salon
Hairdresser
PetValu
Pets
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Dollarama
Discount Store
Glenmore Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Telus
Electronics
Soft Moc Shoe Rack
Shoes
Sole To Soul Footwear
Shoes
Moores
Clothing
4 Seasons Nail & Spa
Beauty
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Bell
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Deerfoot Meadows Optometry
Optician
Chatters
Hairdresser
Ethan Allen
Furniture
Jysk
Department Store
Petland
Pets
Rogers
Electronics
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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, 6.6% take public transportation in Riverbend.
Public Transit Stops (19)
Stops & Stations A+
36 - 41 - 75
Bus Stop
36 - 41 - 75
Bus Stop
36 - 41 - 75 - 136
Bus Stop
Riverbend
Bus Stop
Riverbend
Bus Stop
36 - 41 - 75
Bus Stop
36 - 41 - 75 - 236
Bus Stop
36 - 41 - 75
Bus Stop
136
Bus Stop
36 - 41 - 75
Bus Stop
5323
Bus Stop
36 - 41 -75
Bus Stop
136
Bus Stop
36 - 41 - 75
Bus Stop
136
Bus Stop
136
Bus Stop
36 41 75
Bus Stop
36 - 41 - 75
Bus Stop
136
Bus Stop
36 - 41 - 75 - 73
Bus Stop
Quarry Park
Bus Stop
73
Bus Stop
72
Bus Stop
24
Bus Stop
Quarry Park
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.6% C+
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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 A

The cost of living in Riverbend is 90/100 - which is 10% lower than Alberta.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
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+

Riverbend crime rates are 4,157 per 100k, which is 35% lower than Alberta
Property Crime
3,356 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
801 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 Riverbend is $116,794 - which is 23% higher than Alberta.
Med. Household Income
$116,794 A+
Unemployment Rate
6.4% F
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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 some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Riverbend Dental Health
Dentist
Riverbend Medical Centre
Doctor
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Calgary Laboratory Services Patient Service Centre
Clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Dynamic Dental
Dentist
Fire Station 9 (Ogden)
Fire Station
Dr. Darrell Kemp Orthodontist
Dentist
Deerfoot Meadows Dental
Dentist
Deerfoot Meadows Medical Clinic
Clinic
Lynnwood Drugs
Pharmacy
Spark Child & Youth Psychology
Doctor
Carewell Medical Clinic & Pharmacy
Clinic
Willowside Dental
Dentist
The Natural Flow To Health
Clinic
Millennuim Dental
Dentist
Dr. Diane Fennell - Audiology
Doctor
Douglas Square Chiropractic Clinic
Clinic
Douglas Square Medical Clinic
Clinic
Acadia Dental
Hospital
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
Heritage Smiles Dental
Hospital
Medilink Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Medilink
Clinic
Dr. Lucia Urban
Dentist
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 A-

Riverbend 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 Riverbend graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Alberta
School Test Scores
66% C+
High School Grad. Rates
88% B-
Elementary Schools (2) A+
Riverbend School
Holy Angels School
Almadina Language Charter Academy, Ogden Campus
St. Bernadette School
Southeast Elementary Campus
Maple Ridge School
Banting and Best School
Sherwood School
R. T. Alderman School
St. Cecilia (Bilingual) Elementary School
South Middle School Campus
Acadia School
David Thompson School
The Third Academy
URSA
St. Matthew School
West Island College-Class Afloat
Le Roi Daniels School
CLS Lord Beaverbrook Writing Centre
Ecole de La Source
Notre-Dame de la Paix
Fairview School
Juno Beach Academy of Canadian Studies
Willow Park School
Lake Bonavista School
High Schools (0) F
Third Academy Calgary South
URSA
West Island College
Lord Beaverbrook High School
Ecole de La Source
FFCA South High School Campus
Vista Virtual School
Bishop Grandin High School
Henry Wise Wood High School
Calgary Home Education
Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School
St. Anthony
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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+

Riverbend has an overall rating of 85% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
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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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Riverbend? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Riverbirch Park
      Carburn Park
      South Hill Mobile Park Playground
      City of Calgary Parks, Blackfoot Depot
      Beaverdam Flats
      Acadia Athletic Park
      2004 BP Birthplace Forest
      Willow Park Gardens Park

      Entertainment

      In-Definite Arts
      Trico Family Wellness Centre (formerly The Family Leisure Centre)
      Chinook Bowladrome
      Scotiabank Theatre Chinook
      Chinook Carousel
      Century Bowling
      Canyon Meadows Cinemas
      Gasoline Alley

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Liquor Depot
      Papa John's
      KFC
      Subway
      Liqour Depot
      Little Caesars
      A&W

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Riverbend? Of all people who commute, 6.6% take public transportation in Riverbend.
      Drive to Work
      48%

      1% higher than the CDN average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      equal to the CDN average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Riverbend? The cost of living in Riverbend is 90/100 - which is 10% lower than Alberta.
      Riverbend
      90

      10% 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 Riverbend? Riverbend crime rates are 4,157, which are 35% lower than Alberta
      Total Crime
      4,157 per 100k people

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      2% lower than the CDN average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Riverbend? The median income in Riverbend is $116,794 which is 23% higher than Alberta.
      Median household income
      $116,79442% higher than the CDN average
      In labour force
      72%13% higher than the CDN average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      equal to the CDN average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Riverbend 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

      A- Housing

      What are Riverbend home prices? Riverbend 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
      91%

      35% higher than the CDN average

      A- Riverbend Schools

      Does Riverbend have good schools? The Riverbend graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Alberta
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      5% higher than the CDN average

      Bachelor's degree
      24%

      3% lower than the CDN average

      School test scores
      66%

      1% lower than the CDN average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Riverbend a good place to live? Riverbend has an overall rating of 85% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      2 total surveys

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